What Is My Purpose

5. May 2008 by Bernice Davis.

Good Morning:   

This Week, I want to talk about purpose.  So many people ask, why am I here, what am I here for, what am I to accomplish in life, etc.    After Jesus finishes teaching on the beatitudes which reflects what the characteristics of a Christian are and the way to experience true happiness on this earth, he closes out with the following statements: 

Matthew 5: 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, ^F9 but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.  

Jesus closes out the beatitude with encouraging the believer that standing up for righteousness comes with persecution.  He does not leave us hanging, but instructs that great  is our reward for enduring persecution. 

Then he makes a statement.  Jesus says “You are the salt of the earth.” 

Whenever you study the bible, you have to figure out what type of language is the text using.  This will determine whether you will take the text “figuratively” or “literally.”    Here, I think we will all agree that Jesus was not instructing us that we are physically salt.      But since Jesus makes such a bold statement as we are the salt of the earth, then we need to do some research as to the characteristics of salt.     

Okay,  I’m gonna end it here today, but if you want to study ahead, you can get on the internet and do some research on the history of salt including its uses.  I think you will find some fascinating information.    After all, we are the salt of the earth.  What does that really mean?   

I know you’re probably wondering; “What does this have to do with purpose?   Keep tuning in and we’ll put it all together by the end of the week.   God Bless.

Don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.

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