Epiphany

February 8, 2020

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-20

‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.

‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. –Matthew 5:12-16

I like salt, always have. Thus, it was a challenge for me when the health experts said we needed to limit our salt intake to more reasonable amounts. When I tracked the amount of salt, I was intaking, however, I found I was not doing so badly. Most days I was right at or even slightly below the recommended daily consumption amount. What I do know is I do not like too much salt. Most mornings I eat my own concoctions of egg whites cooked in my microwave and I do add salt to that. Experience has taught me that if I do not stir it well before I pop it into the microwave, my frittata, that is what I call it, is a little bland until I get a mouthful of a little bit of egg with a whole lot of salt that I almost want to spit out.

Salt is a seasoning and a preservative. It is at its best when applied consistently in just the right amount. That is a good formula for our sharing our love with one another, with all our neighbors, and with our enemies. It is important that we turn to God to help us discern how best to share the salt of our love.

Prayer: Lord, in the rush of the world we sometime forget to stir your love so that it is reflected in every part of our lives. Help us become salt that has not lost its taste and is served with a generous pinch of your guidance. Amen.

All scriptures are quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights are reserved.