Daily Devotionals
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (Aminta)
My family was all together on Saturday! Both of my adult children came home for the evening. We took a pic to remember, so I posted it here today.
This is a rare occurrence for us because my daughter lives in California and my son lives in Minneapolis. We’ve only been all together two times this summer.
We played some crazy water games and then my son offered to make smash burgers (yum!). All four kids went to the store for ingredients, and then they proceeded to make the biggest mess and yummiest dinner. It was awesome to not have to cook.
The burgers were delicious… AND they were incredibly salty, lol. I enjoyed every bite, but for the rest of the night I felt the effects of the salt. I was so thirsty and couldn’t get enough water. I just wanted more and more!
As we climbed into bed, I told my hubby, “I am so salty!”
He replied, “Why? Why are you mad?”
“I’m not that kind of salty, I mean I have excess salt in my body from supper.” I replied.
We had a good laugh and talked about how many uses of the word “salt” there are.
My favorite “salt” is found in Matthew 5, in Jesus’ longest recorded sermon. He’s teaching his disciples and the crowds what it means to live like him and what real faith looks like.
Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”
We are called to be salty!
In Jesus’ day, salt was an important commodity; it was more than just seasoning. It was used to purify when disease was present, to preserve food, to enhance flavor, and as a commodity that could be used in place of money because it was so important.
Salt was invaluable! It was needed to preserve what was good, to purify what was bad, and to purchase what was needed to live.
Sweet friends, we are called to be salty in today’s world! We get the opportunity to make an incredible difference in our circle of influence by the way that we live, love others, and stand out from the actions of those around us.
Our saltiness is what will draw others to Jesus.
So… go be salty today!
Share with someone how much Gods loves them.
Do the right thing with bold confidence.
Turn away from things that aren’t pleasing to God.
Just see what he can do with your “saltiness!”
You’ll be amazed!
We are better together!
Mint
This is a rare occurrence for us because my daughter lives in California and my son lives in Minneapolis. We’ve only been all together two times this summer.
We played some crazy water games and then my son offered to make smash burgers (yum!). All four kids went to the store for ingredients, and then they proceeded to make the biggest mess and yummiest dinner. It was awesome to not have to cook.
The burgers were delicious… AND they were incredibly salty, lol. I enjoyed every bite, but for the rest of the night I felt the effects of the salt. I was so thirsty and couldn’t get enough water. I just wanted more and more!
As we climbed into bed, I told my hubby, “I am so salty!”
He replied, “Why? Why are you mad?”
“I’m not that kind of salty, I mean I have excess salt in my body from supper.” I replied.
We had a good laugh and talked about how many uses of the word “salt” there are.
My favorite “salt” is found in Matthew 5, in Jesus’ longest recorded sermon. He’s teaching his disciples and the crowds what it means to live like him and what real faith looks like.
Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”
We are called to be salty!
In Jesus’ day, salt was an important commodity; it was more than just seasoning. It was used to purify when disease was present, to preserve food, to enhance flavor, and as a commodity that could be used in place of money because it was so important.
Salt was invaluable! It was needed to preserve what was good, to purify what was bad, and to purchase what was needed to live.
Sweet friends, we are called to be salty in today’s world! We get the opportunity to make an incredible difference in our circle of influence by the way that we live, love others, and stand out from the actions of those around us.
Our saltiness is what will draw others to Jesus.
So… go be salty today!
Share with someone how much Gods loves them.
Do the right thing with bold confidence.
Turn away from things that aren’t pleasing to God.
Just see what he can do with your “saltiness!”
You’ll be amazed!
We are better together!
Mint
