Day 20 - Being Seasoned - More of Jesus Devotional

Being Seasoned.

Rachel Hanson

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?” (Matthew 5:13a).

              For a few years I wasn’t truly committed to a church and only half-heartedly worked at finding a new one. Then, early one morning, I saw VCC’s sign lighting the dark. A Vineyard! In my neighborhood! Vineyards were on my radar, but I had not been led to any. That Sunday I was ready to go then started to waver. However, I knew I had to be faithful. I knew this was “it.” God had answered a prayer more fully than I ever imagined and I couldn’t turn my back on that.

              Chalane’s introduction this year of the MORE theme brought this experience to mind. God had more for me than being churchless or at a church that no longer seasoned me. In that sermon she talked about acting according to God’s timing. When God finally said, “Here. Now,” I had to follow. I had to step out despite my timidity.

               Salt is significant because it is a healing and cleansing agent. It keeps food from spoiling. Its flavor enhances other flavors. It is both useful and makes life more enjoyable.

            A year and a half ago I was at a Vineyard in Ohio with my friend. It was her experiences that made me think a Vineyard could be right for me. However, during that visit, most of my flavor was lost and I wasn’t fully present. That was a few months before God brought VCC to me. Recently, I was once again at church with that friend. During worship I felt the fruit of my spiritual renewal. My heart and soul rejoiced in the re-seasoning. God wanted more for me. I followed. Now He also is asking more from me. And I am blessed by both.

Questions:

God seasons us when we follow Him. Do you feel He is calling you to something?

When you feel spiritually dull, who or what activities lift you?

What gives your life that extra spark that you know only comes from your relationship with God?