Instrument In God’s Hands - Salt And Light (Daily Devotional)

Shalom and thank you for joining us to another episode of Living Supernaturally. We have been focusing on being an instrument in God’s hands. Today, our focus is on how we can be salt and light as we are called to be instruments. Mathew chapter 5, verses 13 to 14 reads, ‘You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.’ When God calls us to be His instruments, He wants us to influence the world around with His love, truth and grace. Jesus used two powerful metaphors to describe this- salt and light. Why did Jesus use these metaphors? These metaphors actually communicate the essential role of what His followers must be like in this world around. Taking salt- in the natural, salt is what preserves and brings about flavor to the food that it is put in. As followers of Christ, we are called to preserve truth and righteousness in a world that is decaying morally. We are also called to add to the flavor of God’s grace to our everyday interactions. The other metaphor that Jesus uses is light. Light dispels darkness, it guides and it brings about all that is hidden and reveals truth. When we shine the light of Christ through our words and actions, we help others see the hope that is found in Jesus. Just as a lamp is not hidden but placed where it can be illuminated, we are meant to live boldly for God so that we can reflect the love of God in our families, communities and church. Our faith should be visible, not hidden or compromised by fear. Being an instrument in God’s hands means we are available for His purpose and it requires us to stay close to Him, allowing His word to shape us and live in a way that radiates His goodness. So, in whatever way, whether it is through a word or action, we are called to salt and light. In our community here at All People’s church, we believe that every believer is a minister which means that each one of us, have a calling to be salt and light wherever we are placed. We bear witness to His name and to the gospel as His instruments. So, let us take on our place and be that salt and light. Let’s pray together, Heavenly Father, we thank you for the vison that we are called to be salt and light. Wherever we go, may we preserve your truth, may we come to a place of bringing the flavor of the love of God, may we be that light that dispels darkness by bringing about your gospel. Even as ministers of your word, we pray that your Holy Spirit will equip us and will help us, in Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Thank you for tuning in to Living Supernaturally, for more resources to strengthen your spiritual walk, please visit apcwo.org.