Lost of Influence

8. May 2008 by Bernice Davis.

Good Morning:   

In the text that we have been studying, Jesus makes the statement:  “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.” 

Yesterday, we talked about if we could sum it up in one word what it means to be the salt of the earth, that word would be influence.   

Today, Jesus deals with the “lost of influence” or the salt losing its “savour”.   How do we lose our influence? I think we will all agree that the way we lose influence is sin. Yeah!!!!!!!!  There’s that word.  If we are living in “sin”, it will be problematic for us to cause change or affect the environment in which we are placed.   A person who is currently engaging in sin whatever it is, will find it difficult or should I say hypocritical to try to influence someone else for the “kingdom of God.”   

There is so much for us to do as a people, So much in store for us as “ambassadors of God” but many of us are so overwhelmed with our own issues that we are missing  the Godly work and needs that is perhaps “staring us in the face.” I believe in the power of prayer and I believe that there is deliverance through the word of God for any situation that we are facing.  If you’re ready to move forward, then let’s start with ourselves and as the old folks use to say; “let’s clean up our own back yards first.”  Jesus said:  “If the salt has lost its savour, it is fit for nothing but to be thrown down and trodden under the foot of men. “ 

Sorry, I can’t clean that up for you, if we’re not causing change and being a witness for the glory of God, then in the words of Jesus, we are “fit for nothing.”    

Let’s move forward in the things of God. There are people waiting to hear your testimony, to hear how the power of God and the word of God kept you and nourished you and delivered you from whatever circumstance you may have faced or currently facing. The power is within you.   For all things are possible through God.   There is an abundant life waiting for you and the benefits are far better than the “sin” that we’re holding on to.   Tomorrow, we will talk about the “light of the word.” And close out this teaching and deal with purpose.  

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

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