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Matthew 5:13

Have you ever chewed some gum until the very last drop of flavor was gone?  What did you do with it then?  I’m sure I know.

In Matthew’s gospel at chapter 5 and verse 13 he writes, “You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.”

What makes salt valuable as a seasoning?  Its distinctive taste seems to be what Jesus is driving at here.  He even says that if it loses its saltiness, its distinctiveness, it’s no good for anything.  You are the salt of the earth.  If you lose your distinctiveness your value to the team is diminished. 

We’d be a pretty bland team if each player was just a clone of all the others. Each player brings a unique flavor to the team and contributes to its success.

As you pray prior to today’s competition, thank God for your unique role on this team.  Thank Him for your teammates and the gifts they bring to your team’s life.  Employ each of those gifts in pursuit of a great victory.

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 28:11-20
Romans 16
Psalms 71
Deuteronomy 33-34