Light and Salt of the world.

 Salt and Light of the World

A Reflection on Matthew 5:13-16

You are the salt of the earth—not tasteless, not bland,

But a savor of grace in a hungry land.

Preserving, purifying, adding flavor to the plain,

Drawing out the goodness where there once was only stain.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (Matthew 5:13)

Salt—not for itself, but for the world it seasons.

A quiet influence, a holy, hidden reason

To stay pure in a culture that has lost its way,

To speak truth in love, to kneel and pray.

You are the light of the world—a city on a hill,

Not hidden under a basket, but shining, standing still.

The darkness cannot overcome it, the shadows flee before,

As you reflect the glory of the One whom you adore.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15)

Light—not to draw attention to itself,

But to guide the lost, to warm the weary on the shelf.

It exposes what is hidden, it reveals the way to go,

And it shines brightest in the places where the darkness tries to grow.

So let your light shine before others—not for your own praise,

But that they may see your good deeds and to the Father raise

Their voices in thanksgiving, their hearts in humble awe.

For the salt and light are gifts from Him, to fulfill His holy law.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

Make me salt, Lord—flavorful and true.

Make me light, Lord—piercing the night through.

Not for my glory, but for Yours alone,

Till every corner of this world Your love has known.

Amen.