Have you ever felt out of sync with everyone else? You are marching along, playing your instrument to the best of your ability and suddenly realize that not only are you on a different page but playing a whole different song altogether! I feel like that much of the time--I'm different--I see the world differently than most. I don't like doing things like everyone else; unless there is a good reason, and "because it's always been done that way" is not a good enough answer for me. We will not answer for "the way it's always been done." It all boils down to what "THE BOOK" says, just prove it.
We are called to be salt and light in verse 13 of Matthew 5; it then goes on in the following verses to talk about a city that is set on a hill, everyone can see it and it's different from the other towns. How are we, as Christ followers, set apart in today's world? Sometimes, there's no difference at all, that makes me sad. I found a sermon on-line this week from a pastor whose blog I found to be straight and to the point. However, after downloading some of his sermons, I was taken back with the permission he was giving his people to get involved with the world. He told them it was ok to do the same things everyone else is doing. How can we stand apart and be different if we are right there with everyone else. Now, I'm not advocating that we hold up in our homes and never talk to anyone, quite the contrary, if we are engaging (not participating with them) them and going about our business, they will see we are different.
Are you marching to the beat of a different drummer? Or do you fit far too well in our world?
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16
