Matecki Nelson is a man who understands the deep things of God, but he boils it down to the fact that we must first love God and then love others authentically. There are many “golden nuggets” in this episode that will leave you feeling enlightened in your own walk with God and willing to love others just as God made them.

Below are some of our favorite takeaways from today’s show:

⭐️ Joy is something that the world cannot give or take away. It is truly a gift from God and can be found even in seasons of grief.

⭐️ Authenticity means that we love God because He first loved us. When we understand that His love reaches beyond our own feelings, this better helps us love others.

⭐️ When we have the freedom to be who we truly are, we will be at peace with ourselves because we’re not pretending to be someone other than who God made us to be. This also allows us to meet others where they are and not condemn them, just as Jesus did for us.

⭐️ Everyone has to have their own encounter with Christ for themselves. It’s not up to us to judge or to criticize in the waiting. We don’t know what God is up to in another’s life.

⭐️ Just like a wet sponge, God saturates us with His goodness and mercy and we can drip that out into a dark and hurting world. Living as a Christ-follower allows us to offer hope, joy, and light.

About Our Guests:

Matecki Nelson was a firefighter for 29 years and now resides as the Chaplain for the Ouachita Parish Fire Department. He has been married to Almeater for 30 years and together they have 6 children, 15 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Matecki has served in the Marine Corps and National Guard, but what he most desires to be known for is his great love for His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.