This Sunday Pastor Tim is going to kick-off our new sermon series, Salt and Light.

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light to illustrate truths about the role of His followers in the world. These metaphors, though simple in appearance, carry deep spiritual significance.

Jesus begins by stating, "You are the salt of the earth." Just as salt enhances flavor, Christians are called to bring, as the Message puts it, "God-flavor" into the world. This can be through acts of kindness, compassion, and love, which serve to uplift and bring joy to those around them. By embodying the teachings of Christ and living out their faith authentically, believers become agents of transformation.

Jesus continues, "You are the light of the world." Light, throughout scripture, symbolizes truth, knowledge, and the presence of God. In a world shrouded in darkness and despair, Christians are called to shine brightly with the light of Christ. This light not only dispels darkness but also guides and directs others towards God.

Just as a city on a hill cannot be hidden, Jesus emphasizes that the impact of a faithful Christian life is visible and influential. When believers live out their faith boldly and authentically, their actions and words become a beacon of hope and truth in a world desperately in need of both.

The call to be salt and light is not just a metaphorical statement but a practical challenge for every believer. It calls us to live in a way that reveals God's Kingdom in a world that desperately needs the transformative power of Christ's love and truth. As we embrace this calling, may we indeed become effective instruments of God's grace, bringing flavor and illumination wherever we go.

Join us this Sunday at 10:30am in-person in our sanctuary or online.

Peace be with you church,

Chelsea Maitland

Worship Leader