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Obedience 

July 16, 2024

Hey Clawson Family!


Song: 





Scripture:


Matthew 5:13- 16 NLT


13  “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.

14  “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.  15No 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.  16In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.


Devotional:


Jesus said that his followers are salt and light in the world. But what does that mean, exactly? 


Salt helps bring out the flavor in food. It’s also used as a preservative, especially when refrigeration isn’t available. In other words, salt prevents decay. It keeps things from wasting away. God wants his followers to keep life fresh and flavorful and not let their lives waste away. A Christian shouldn't blend into the bland ways of the world but should instead reflect the amazing, "flavorful," and vibrant, full life that only Christ can provide. And Jesus-followers must intentionally live for God instead of letting their life go to waste. 


Now, think about light. Imagine all the ways light affects your life. It helps you see things. It illuminates everything it reaches. It often brings warmth. It exposes things that are lost or hidden. Jesus tells his followers to be light in the world and to live in a way that illuminates what life is really about: truth, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and compassion, to name a few things. No matter how dark a room is, even just a tiny light makes a difference. The same is true of even just one faithful follower of Jesus – that person makes a difference. 


Journal:


Who is an example of someone you know who has been “salt” and “light” in your life? How have they done that? Write about them in your journal.


Training:


Think about what you will be doing in the next 60 minutes. How could you be “salt and light” to glorify God in your family, community, school,  job, or friend group?


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