Shake and Serve

"You are the salt of the earth.” (Matthew 13:5a, NLT).

Good Morning!

We live in a world of people with pain. I could tell countless stories of the horrific pain people must manage in their life. That said, there are people that move through their pain, determined to make an impact in the world. One woman demonstrated that in the worst of circumstances, an individual can break through the pain and serve humanity. She was left to raise three children without resources or support. There were some dark nights of the soul; however, she finally broke through the pain. Despite all of the challenges, she not only supports and raises her children but reaches out to others, one person at a time. She is what I call the salt of the earth.

Jesus said followers are to be salt of the earth. Salt is ineffective if it sits in the shaker. Too often, we tend to our own business and miss new opportunities to connect, making a difference in the world. The world needs salt--people willing to be shook up to make a difference.

Ask God where in the world you are to be salt.
Surrender your daily routine.
Refuse to hang on to what you have been doing.
Shake and serve.

Learning with you to shake and serve,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)