Morning: Psalm 45; Exodus 32:21-34; I Thessalonians 1:1-10

Evening: Psalms 47, 48; Matthew 5:11-16

What could these metaphors mean ... salt for the earth, light for the world? Well, there are lots of tasteless values governing our lives; plenty of darkness, too. Maybe one way to think about what Jesus means by salt and light is to imagine the world without either! Both salt and light promote health and life, growth and flourishing of every kind. So, to be a person who brings health, life, growth and vitality to where they live ... maybe that’s the goal? And remember, you only need a little salt and light to make a big difference.