Matsa Moments - Pastor Mike
The Hebrew word “Matsa” means to: find, meet, discover, encounter. It is used in Deuteronomy 4:29 where the Lord says, "But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Throughout Scripture, there is an invitation from God to find Him; He actually rewards those who diligently seek Him (Heb. 11:6). To see God we must be looking for Him.
This blog is a journal of finding God - discovering who He is; learning more about His character and attributes, as I encounter Him in in His Word and world around me. These posts are theological reflections emerging out of a desire to understand how the Creator interacts with us, His creatures. Hopefully, through these you will see how the Ever-present Holy One also invites you to know Him more.
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In word and deed
“ Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all...
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It’s your turn
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their...
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Strong Delusion
“And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie” (2Thess. 2:11)
Hello Beloved Ones,
Last Thursday friends of ours took us to see a play in Stratford called Grand Magic . It was a fascinating story of a washed-up magician that is able to fool a very proud,...
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Jesus: the Word of Life
Hello beloved,
Is it not amazing the power of one word. One word can bring encouragement or despair; fear or comfort, life or death. Think of some of these words you may have heard in your own life: rejected or accepted; loved or abandoned; alone or welcomed; healed or sick. One word can change everything! The...
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With All your heart
"Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. (NKJ 1 Samuel 12:24)
Hello Saints of the Most High,
There is a sad scene in the book of 1st Samuel chapter 8. It is encapsulated in the words of Yahweh to the prophet Samuel, “they have...
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His Love
When darkness tries to roll over my bones
When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own
When brokenness and pain is all I know
I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken
Shame no longer has a place to hide
And I am not a captive to the lies
I'm not afraid to leave my past behind
Oh, I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken
(Verses 1 and 2 from...
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Walking in the Truth
It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth,
just as the Father commanded us.( 2 John 1:4)
(Take a moment to read 2John)
Hello Beloved!
I am praising God today for all the people in my life that are an encouragement because of their walk in the truth! The last few years of our...
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The Test
Hello Saints,
I’m at the age where many people around me are turning eighty or have been in their eighties for a while now. In Ontario, once you turn eighty, you have to submit to a driver’s test in order to have your permit to drive renewed. For many in my life who have reached this milestone, as if realizing one is...
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Teach Me
“ Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground .”(Psalm 143:10)
“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. ” (Psalm 25:4-5)
Hello Holy Ones,
One of the...
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Yahweh-Shalom – The Lord is Peace
Hello Victorious Ones,
The story of Gideon in Judges 6 thru 8 is always an amazing read. It is a representation of the littleness of man, and the awesomeness of God. Chapter 7 is one of my favorite reads. Whenever I need a spiritual boost to know that God is with me, I seem to eventually end up at Judges...
