Jesus tells us:
“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." (Matthew 5:13)
Joyce Meyer comments:
"Love represents the salt; it is the energy and the flavor of our lives. Every day can be exciting if we see ourselves as God's secret agents, waiting in the shadows to sprinkle some salt on the tasteless lives of the people we encounter."
Jesus also says:
"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." (Matthew 5:14-16)
Loving others (even showing kindness and love to complete strangers) takes effort. It takes consciously slowing yourself down and thinking before you speak. It takes humility; You must take the light off of yourself- because your life is not really all about you- and shine some light on those around you.
I encourage you to make an effort to live as God's secret agent.
When you stop at the grocery store, complement a stranger and give them a smile.
When you run into a co-worker who looks like death-warmed-over, give them a pat on the back and a word of encouragement.
Small gestures, such as these, could make a huge difference in someone else's day. It could give them HOPE that they were unable to find elsewhere.
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