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Salt of the Earth

by Brett Fuller on March 19, 2018

In Matthew 5:13, Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth. but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” Salt was used in the ancient world as primarily a preserving agent. When salt was no longer useful for its primary purpose, it was thrown out into the snowy streets of Israel to help folks not to slip and fall.

There are men in the Bible who lost their “saltiness”. Samson cavorted with prostitutes and wound up killing himself to vanquish the Philistines. Solomon practiced the idolatry of his foreign wives resulting in God disciplining him with war and winding up with divided nation. These men’s consequences provide substantial traction for me to not “slip” when walking with my God.

Today, do everything you can to not become “rock salt.” Practice being what you are- a preserving agent to the souls of men- so that when people experience your life they wind up living right and living well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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