Invite Day 36
Wednesday April 1
Salt & Light
Corwin Kulig – Student Pastor
Read Matthew 5:13-16
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 underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes something very clear: following Him isn’t just about what we believe—it’s about how we live and who we influence. Right after teaching what it means to be blessed, even in persecution, Jesus looks at His disciples and says, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” Salt was precious. It added flavor, preserved what was good, and purified what was broken. In the same way, believers are called to bring the hope of Jesus into a world that is losing its way. We show people what they’re missing. We stand for truth. We point others to the One who can change everything. Light doesn’t hide. A city on a hill can’t be ignored. When Jesus says we are the light of the world, He’s reminding us that His light lives in us. The way we talk, act, decide, and love should make Him visible to everyone around us. God didn’t place you in your school, your family, your workplace, or your community by accident. Your sphere of influence is part of His plan. The question is simple: are you using it for yourself—or for His glory?
Prayer Prompt
Ask God to show you where your light has been hidden and where you need to shine. Pray for courage to live unashamed, stand firm in His truth, and make a Gospel impact in the places He has placed you.
Salt & Light
Corwin Kulig – Student Pastor
Read Matthew 5:13-16
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 underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes something very clear: following Him isn’t just about what we believe—it’s about how we live and who we influence. Right after teaching what it means to be blessed, even in persecution, Jesus looks at His disciples and says, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” Salt was precious. It added flavor, preserved what was good, and purified what was broken. In the same way, believers are called to bring the hope of Jesus into a world that is losing its way. We show people what they’re missing. We stand for truth. We point others to the One who can change everything. Light doesn’t hide. A city on a hill can’t be ignored. When Jesus says we are the light of the world, He’s reminding us that His light lives in us. The way we talk, act, decide, and love should make Him visible to everyone around us. God didn’t place you in your school, your family, your workplace, or your community by accident. Your sphere of influence is part of His plan. The question is simple: are you using it for yourself—or for His glory?
Prayer Prompt
Ask God to show you where your light has been hidden and where you need to shine. Pray for courage to live unashamed, stand firm in His truth, and make a Gospel impact in the places He has placed you.
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