Salt and Such

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13–16

“Good morning!” Mom said as Alexa came into the kitchen. “Breakfast is ready, and it’s already on the table.”

“It’s oatmeal, and I made it!” added Alexa’s sister, Violet, as she got milk from the refrigerator.

Alexa sat down, scooped brown sugar onto her oatmeal, and tasted it. She added a little more sugar.

Violet also sprinkled some sugar on her oatmeal. She tried it, frowned, and she too added more sugar.

Alexa took another bite, then reached for the sugar again.

“You girls are using an awful lot of that sugar,” said Mom. “Is something wrong with the oatmeal?”

“It doesn’t taste right,” said Violet. “What did I do wrong?”

Mom got a spoon and dipped it in the oatmeal for a taste. “It’s just a little bland. Did you put salt in it?” Violet shook her head, so Mom took a salt shaker and sprinkled a little salt on everyone’s oatmeal. “A lot of food, including oatmeal, is better seasoned with salt,” she said.

Alexa mixed hers up and tried it again. “It’s much better now.”

“It’s good to be reminded how salt enhances the flavor of things,” said Mom. “After all, we’re salt too!”

Alexa and Violet looked at each other. “What are you talking about, Mom?” asked Violet.

“Jesus told His disciples they were the salt of the earth,” Mom replied. “That applies to all Christians. The way we treat others should help point them to Jesus. We need to season people’s lives with the flavor of His love.”

Alexa looked doubtful. “But how would kids do that?”

“I know,” said Mom. “After breakfast, why don’t you girls go visit Maria Santos? Her mom says she’s been pretty lonely since she broke her leg. She’s rather new here, you know, and doesn’t know a lot of kids. I’m sure she’d like some company.”

Violet looked at her sister. “I guess we could take some games over there.”

“Okay,” said Alexa, and she giggled. “We’ll go and season Maria today!”

How About You?

Do you season people’s lives with the love of Jesus? Do you know someone who is sick? New at school? Needing help with homework? Be a friend to them. Show them the joy Jesus has brought into your life and how they can experience His joy too. Without Him, life can be pretty bland. Shake some salt into someone’s life today!

Today’s Key Verse:
Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

Salt other people’s lives