A Salt Shaker

^{Colossians 4:5-6
As I was preparing my food I used a bunch of seasoning on it and some must have been old because I didn't even notice the flavor, fortunately the salt was still fine so my food wasn't totally bland. The Bible mentions that as Christians we need to be like salt to the outside world, seasoning God's grace on those around us. We must always be careful for we never know who is listening or watching our behavior.}

⁵Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity.
⁶Let your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned [as it were] with salt, [so that you may never be at a loss] to know how you ought to answer anyone [who puts a question to you]. (from the Amplified Bible)

Our talk should be attractive, lively, and inspiring to unbelievers. So many have the impression that our faith is dull, boring, and stifling, which is completely untrue. However, some of us may live and act as though it is! Honestly, some churches I have been to could fall into this group. Church should be invigorating, inspiring, uplifting, with people blowing the roof off the house worshiping God! We should be the most joyous, seasoned people anyone could come across because honestly we have a monopoly on the joy market. There is nothing more joyous than having a relationship with God and having an invitation into his eternal kingdom. We should also come across as sanctified and holy in how we behave, so it is obvious that we are set apart by God, living for him, not worldly things. What the world needs to see is Christians "marketing" our faith through action and lifestyle, and using words as needed to give an answer as to why we live like we do. So don't wait, always be out there being the salt and shining God's light on those around you, giving him glory. It won't be long before others want to know what's up with you.

The song that goes with today's devotion is "Don't Censor Me" by Audio Adrenaline. It goes back a few years, so the best I could do is find an mp3 (click above).