Pass the Salt, Please!

“Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.”

~Edmond Burke~

I think most everyone will agree with the saying, “A little salt goes a long way.”  Have you ever eaten hospital food?  The main thing I’ve noticed is the lack of salt.  Fortunately, they include those tiny little packs of salt and pepper with your meal.  Strangely, that small pack provides just enough seasoning to make the food edible.

The Bible teaches us about another kind of salt.  In Matthew 5:13 Jesus said, "Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth...” (The Message)

More than likely, we could all name a few people we would say undoubtedly fit into the “salt” category.   But, one person we have all heard of that comes to my mind is Mother Teresa. 

Author, Jean Houston had the privilege of talking with her on more than one occasion.  During one of the talks she asked her, "How does it happen that you're able to do these things that most international development organizations can do only with immense trouble?"

Mother Teresa replied, "My dear, it's because I'm so deeply in love."

Houston said, "You are in love, Mother? Would you mind telling me who you are in love with?"

She said, "Not at all. I'm in love with Jesus."

Houston said, "Well, of course."

She said, "No, you don't understand, I really am. I have such a love for Jesus that I feel the presence of Him everywhere — in that day-old child that was left at the convent door who needs a life and an education, or that leper who comes to me and wants to be of some use in the world. I see Christ in that child and that leper. I cannot do enough for my beloved. And so my beloved cannot do enough for me. That is why I am able to do these things." *

The “salt” Mother Teresa sprinkled on others and everything she did proved her love for Jesus. Likewise, if whatever we do isn’t done because of our love for Jesus, it doesn’t mean a thing.  Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:40 “…Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” 

This week as we are interacting with others, may whatever we do be because of our love for Christ.  Also, let us remember Jesus said that we are to be salt, so, let’s sprinkle it, lovingly, on our family, our friends and on everyone with whom we come in contact.

* http://www.scottlondon.com/interviews/houston.html