Jesus talked about it this way,

He said, You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it’s lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again?

Well, what does that mean? We’re supposed to stand out in the world, adding blessing and benefit wherever we go. If we shrink back from being who God has called us to be in the world, that’s when we lose our saltiness.

The next verse goes on to say,

No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.

Jesus wants us to shine the light He has put inside of us for everyone to see. So, don’t hide the light of the Gospel that God has illuminated within your heart. Share it freely, and spread salt and light wherever you go.

This is Andrew Palau.

Bible Reference: Matthew 5:13-15 radio.hopewithgod.com

We know what to feed the body, how to give it rest and shelter, and care. But what about the care and feeding of your spirit?

Jesus said this about Himself:

I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did … but will live forever.

Jesus Himself is the life-giving spirit-food our souls cannot live without. He offers peace and rest, shelter, and care…at a deeper spiritual level. And He enables us to live forever.

We can offer this life-giving bread to all those suffering from spiritual starvation. Will you share Jesus, the bread of Heaven, today?

Bible Reference: John 6:58 radio.hopewithgod.com

When you share the Gospel, you’re offering someone the opportunity to choose eternal life in Jesus Christ and to experience all the goodness that God offers- starting right now.

Proverbs 16:24 says this,

Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

Maybe the kind words you might share with a friend could sound something like this, “Can I tell you about someone who changed my life? I am sure He will do for you, what He’s done for me.”

Those are the kind of words that make a difference.

The world might try to convince us that sharing Jesus is annoying, invasive, or maybe judgmental. But don’t be deceived. Sharing the truth about who God is- there’s nothing more kind than that. Will you share openly with a friend today?

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Do you know that if you gave your life to Jesus, Christ is living in you right now? How can that be? It’s such a mystery, for sure! The apostle Paul said it this way…

God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

God has come to live inside each one of us who believe. We are to be His hands and feet on the earth so that if people look at our lives, they will actually see a living picture of who Jesus is.

It’s a lot to take in.

So let’s pause for a moment and pray…

Jesus, thank You that Your Spirit is in me. Help me to shine Your goodness, Your righteousness and Your justice, and to share Your Gospel of truth everywhere I go in this world.

Amen! Let it be so in your lives today, my friend.

Always remember, there is hope with God. This is Andrew Palau.

Bible Reference: Colossians 1:27

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But now, all believers have direct access to God through prayer and the Holy Spirit.

This is what Jesus said about the Spirit of God living in each one of us who believe…He said,

I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

Next time you need to talk to God, remember this—He is with you and He lives IN YOU. Speak to Him in prayer whenever you’re in need. God Himself is with you, today.

Bible Reference: John 14:16-17 radio.hopewithgod.com

Listen to this passage from 1 Peter. This is how Peter describes God followers…

You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

When Jesus gave His life for the sins of all mankind, He declared that all who believe in Him are now His royal priests. What does that mean?

It means we have the authority to show others the goodness of God. We are filled with His Holy Spirit, we are made new and made clean, and there is no separation between us and God because of Jesus.

As a believer, you have full authority to stand in the presence of God and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Why not do it today?

Always remember, there is hope with God. This is Andrew Palau.

Bible Reference: 1 Peter 2:9

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It could only be entered by the high priest once a year.

But on the day Jesus gave His life as payment for the sins of all humanity, that curtain miraculously tore into pieces.

Because of what Jesus did for you and me—the perfect One, who gave His life for us—there is now NOTHING that stands in between us and God. You can enter His presence any time that you pray to Him.

The sacrifice of Jesus has brought you together in intimate relationship with God Himself. Worship Him and pray to Him. He loves to spend time with you and nothing can separate you from God’s presence.

Bible Reference: Luke 23:45

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Listen to this amazing passage from the book of Hebrews (the Bible itself)-it says,

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever…

Long ago, it was necessary to have a priest enter the sanctuary to make sacrifices on behalf of all people. But Jesus became the ULTIMATE high priest! He made the ULTIMATE sacrifice—Himself—to pay for the sins of the world, once and for all.

Jesus is your high priest. He has made a way for you to be completely forgiven and forever intimately connected with God. There is nothing between you and God because Jesus has acted on your behalf to bring you into His presence.

He is your high priest.

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