05/10/2021
*THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST*
*YOUTH MINISTRY*
*STREAMS OF LIVING WATER (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE)*
*TUESDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2021*
Today's Topic
*AS THE SALT OF THE EARTH*
*Scripture Reading:* Matthew 5:13
_*Exposition*_
There are so many benefits that come to mind when salt is mentioned. Adding to the usefulness of the ability of salt to give taste to substances it encounters, is its ability to put a stop to decay (spoilage) as its preservative make up is activated to halt the conditions that causes rot to the substance one seeks to preserve. It is in this light the Lord has called Christians to add taste to which ever environment we find ourselves and by extension to put a stop to any form of corruption ruling in or trying to shoot up in that environment. When a Christian fails to provide this essence in his or her environment, he or she is as of no use like one who is dead. But we are to be dead to self as believers to allow God through our Character and lifestyles promote His kingdom life through us to the world. So that many who come into contact with us would be attracted to God as we would be sources of influence to help them come out of their polluted lifestyles. There are so many Christians in the homes, communities, schools, at work places, in politics, and other facet of life but instead of determining the pace and putting a stop to corruption by living as examples according to the Word of God, corruption is on the ascendency. God is looking for a certain kind of men and women who would be bold and not flow with the new normal of ungodliness. Where is your salt? Today if you might have lost your position as a salt in that your environment of study or work as a result of living a compromising life for your own selfish gains, go to God in prayer and ask Him to restore your saltiness. ..........................................................
*Prayer Guide:*
Oh Lord, please help me be the salt of my world. *(SKA)*.................................
