Daily Devotional for October 30, 2018
Pass the Salt (Part 2)
“Okay, class,” said Mr. Adams, Chase’s teacher at church, “our verse today is Colossians 4:6. ‘Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.’ What does salt do?”
Chase felt he knew a little about that! His hand shot up. “It adds flavor,” he said, and he shared with the class what he had learned at the saltless fish dinner his family had experienced the day before.
“So Christians add flavor to other people’s lives by sharing God’s love with them,” said Mr. Adams. “That’s great. Can anyone think of something else salt does?”
“Salt makes you thirsty,” said Isabella. “When you eat salty things—like potato chips—you get thirsty.”
“Good thought,” said Mr. Adams. “And like salt, Christians make people around them thirsty—thirsty for Jesus. When people see what knowing Jesus means to us and hear about what He’s done for us, they become interested in knowing more about Him.”
Safiya eagerly raised her hand. “My dad said one of the guys he works with asked him why he’s so patient when things go wrong. Dad used the opportunity to tell him about Jesus, and that guy and his wife came to church with us today!”
“That’s great!” said Mr. Adams.
Carlos frowned. “It doesn’t always work like that though, does it? My mom’s always doing nice things for the lady next door, but every time Mom tries to talk to her about Jesus, she gets mad and won’t listen.”
“That brings up one more thing about salt we should consider,” said Mr. Adams. “In the days before modern medicine, salt was often used to disinfect a wound. When it was applied to the wound, it stung, but it was necessary for healing, even if it hurt. In a way, telling others about Jesus may also have a stinging effect on people by making them aware of their sin. They may not like that, but like salt, the truth is needed even when it hurts.”
Mr. Adams smiled at Carlos. “Maybe your neighbor is beginning to realize she’s a sinner because of wrong things she’s done in the past. Let’s pray your mom will continue sharing Jesus’ love with her and that she’ll come to know Him as her Savior.” – A. W. Smith
How about you?
Do you make others thirsty for Jesus? Has someone wanted to know more about Him after hearing what He’s done for you? Or maybe somebody became defensive or angry when you talked about Jesus. Don’t be surprised or discouraged if some people react that way. Remember, salt has many jobs to do. Trust Jesus to help you be faithful in applying the salt and leave the results to Him.
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