Hi Brian! I hope you had a wonderful time with your family! The word for this week is "salt" again, because we didn't cover all of the aspects of it the first time. We find it in these two portions of Scripture: Mark 9:50 and Matthew 5:13: 50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. KJV 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: 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. KJV
This is the Greek word "halas". Strong's Concordance says: prudence. Thayer's Greek Lexicon adds this: Salt with which food in seasoned; used to fertilize arable land; a symbol of lasting accord; wisdom and grace exhibited in speech. The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament adds: denoted moral worth. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary says of prudence (from Strong's definition): the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason; sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs; skill and good judgment in the use of resources; caution and circumspection as to danger or risk.These are to be some of the most obvious attributes of born again believers. I know that neither you nor Kristine would have become so successful in your chosen careers without these attributes being active and noticed! As you continue to honor God in your life and family, HE will continue to honor you and your family with success and favor! Also, God loves, honors, and uses your distinct and different "savour" (flavor, smell, taste, distinctive quality). We are NOT to be clones of each other. Instead, He gave each of us unique and interesting personalities, interests, gifts, talents and abilities so that we can use that "spice" of our lives to reach others with the Truth of the Gospel! I love how you enjoy your life and family, and I love that you are reaching people I will never reach! God is SO good! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with another new song called "Close":
