You
are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can
you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as
worthless. Matthew
5:13
Meditate.
Consider God’s mention of foods and seasonings in scripture.
Flavor.
Without flavor, food just doesn’t have any appeal. The smell of the food cooking—sometimes
even just fresh and raw—are enticing and stimulating to our tastebuds. Does
your mouth water just to think about, smell, or see some appealing foods.
Jesus
told his followers in His Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5, Mark 9,
and Luke 14, that they are the salt of the earth. In the Luke passage it likens
the flavorful salt to be even worthless for the trash. Both the focus scripture
and this Luke 14 passage ask the same question. Can you make salt that has lost
its flavor salty again?
Salt is good for seasoning. But if
it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? Flavorless salt is good
neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with
ears to hear should listen and understand! Luke 14:34-35
Similarly,
if a person spiritually loses their “flavor,” taste, or interest, how can they
regain their spiritual flavor? Have they turned their back on Christianity and
rejected Jesus? Jesus is teaching that people need to listen—use their ears—and
understand that it is nearly impossible to get salty again—so don’t get into
that position. Be flavorful to the world. Are you providing some zest, tang,
piquancy to the world?
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, help me to give to those around me—the world—an enthusiasm that
engages their spiritual appetite to want to know more about You.
Verse
of Salvation ~ For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away
from sin and results in salvation. There's no regret for that kind of sorrow.
But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death. 2 Corinthians 7:10
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
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| Brussels Sprout Stalk How should I cook it? |
Roasted
Brussel Sprout Stalk
1 stalk
of Brussel Sprouts about 4 pounds
3 Tbsp Avocado
oil
2 Tbsp
Maple syrup
1 Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
Wash
the stalk of Brussel Sprouts, rinsing with apple cider vinegar. Clean off any
wilted leaves and stems. Allow to dry. Place on a large baking sheet covered
with parchment paper.
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| The roasted Brussels Sprout Stalk Tasty! |
Mix the oil, syrup, and vinegar together in a small saucepan and heat until almost boiling. Allow to cool slightly, then spread on the stalk using a pastry brush. Roast in a 400 degree F oven for about 25 minutes using the convection option, if that is available. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large platter. Serve with a knife, allowing guests to cut off their own sprouts. Provide a cheese dip or Ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy!
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