Sometimes we may think that to be an influencer is difficult. We may feel like it is asking too much of us. But the truth is that it should be the most natural thing. The definition says: ‘the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force!’ Notice it says without apparent force. It can be compared to the effect salt has on food. Salt does not appear to be much, but when added to food, it changes things.

Matthew 5:13 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.

We cannot afford to lose our influence and become salt that has lost its saltiness.

INFLUENCE THAT MOVES THE CLOCK FORWARD
Everyone who does not know Christ as their personal Saviour is at a stage. Some may be far from receiving and others may be close. For some the door of their hearts may be firmly closed and for others it is wide open. Let’s assume that five to twelve is that moment at which someone is completely ready to receive, others may be still many hours away. When our lives touch the lives of others, the hands of the clock should always be moved forward. Through our influence we should move people closer to that moment when they too will become children of God. If we use our influence effectively we can achieve this. If we use our influence ineffectively, we can retard or even hinder this process. When we realize this, we should come to the sobering reality, that how we live our lives is vitally important.

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