Saturday, December 8, 2012
TRANSFORMATION-END OF YEAR REPORT
End of Year Report
TRANSFORMATION CELEBRATION
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.”(Revelations 19:7)
Sandee and I rejoice at the end of 2012. We give God all the glory for all OF YOU the wonderful friends He has given to us. You are our family and you are our prayer coverage. The mission field may separate us now, but oh my goodness what we all have in Jesus Christ is worth shouting, “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.”(Revelations 19:6(b)
It has been like a transformation celebration this past year for what we know as the Body of Christ, also “… the Bride of Christ … caught up together … and so we will be with the Lord forever.”(1Thessalonians 4:17). Sandee and I cherish these moments to be able to share our joy with you our beloved friends and family.
This joy we have in serving our Lord Jesus is being a part of the “new lives” that have been born anew this past year. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come” (2Corinthians 5:17). And as the verse describes; “a new creation …” a new man, woman and child are a result of your faithfulness in support and prayers. It also confirms our obedience to the Word and to His calling on Sandee and my life. Men and women in prison, men in rehab, young adults, children, orphans and widows all that were, “old … and the new has come”. That is worth shouting aloud at the end of this year JOY TO THE WORLD the Lord has come!
We hope that during this Christmas season when Christians reflect on the greatest gift that has ever been given, Immanuel, you and your loved ones will enjoy God’s peace and His grace each day. Thank you for standing with us this past year and we are confident that, “… God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
As the year ended, we HAVE SEEN GREAT TRANSFORMATION taking place within those who served with and were recipients of our ministry work. It has been a busy, but a great year as so much was accomplished in HIS name. We were used and stretched mightily as were others who joined us here.
This year we had 76 courageous saints from California and North Carolina come to serve alongside us and bring God’s hands, heart and His love to scores of Dominicans and Haitian people. They impacted hundreds in their work and outreach for Christ! We watched with delight as our local MOTE young adult leaders served alongside these teams. In addition, we also saw many Dominican churches become part of the MOTE’s Christ Centered programs serving in our multiple ministries. MOTE also became part of the Impact Lives food distribution at the end of the year serving small villages and the prison. Dr. Chappy’s classes he taught during the year were completed by hundreds of prison inmates, men in MOTE’s transition housing, church leaders and young adults from different churches. The confirmation of our work is seen in the faces of men receiving their certificates and equipped to return to their families and community.
The evidence is seen in the men who have graduated from the MOTE half-way house knowing they have a new beginning; and seeing little poverty communities have hope for their elderly and children. It brings us and the mission groups who join us great joy seeing a clean and orderly and a safe community where they can worship. WE COUNT IT ALL JOY! This is what your prayers and donations do….one person at a time!
Servants Quarters:
First we would like to thank our dear friend and “MOTE MOM” Coni McCall. She has been a part of MOTE ministry since 2003. Her years of loyal service through thick and thin, celebrations and prayers are evidence of Coni’s commitment to Jesus Christ! She has been our GLUE and contact person between our US ministries and those in Dominican Republic. She even traveled to the Dominican Republic in 2007 to help create one of our first workshops! Hundreds know her and her precious smile and devotion to serving our Lord and coming alongside of us to make our transition to the Dominican Republic possible. WE LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU CONI! OUR MOTE MOM!
MISSION TEAMS:
Sandee and I were blessed to have 2 great mission teams come and serve here in the Dominican Republic: Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Community Church’s high school mission team, and Triad Community Church’s mission team. They repaired homes, churches, and a day care center. Widows, the blind and the elderly were blessed with new bathrooms, beds and clean and safe living conditions. In addition, they did evangelistic outreach programs, and served in medical clinics touching hundreds. Also outreach programs were done at the La Victoria Prison where about 60 men received the Lord. NOW this is truly TRANSFORMATION!!!
LA VICTORIA PRISON
"MOTE’s complete cycle of Christ Centered Transformation for Man, Family and Community:
A LOST man when he comes into prison.
A SAVED man who hears the Gospel.
A DISCIPLED man who learns from the Word.
AN EQUIPPED man ready for service.
A CALLED man to shepherd the flock.
A SENT man who leaves the prison to SERVE in the church.
This was a great year of transformation within the prison. 745 men accepted Christ through MOTE’s 13 churches inside La Victoria these past 5 years. They were saved, and taught the WORD of God. The leaders attended my Eschatology, Christology and Hermeneutics classes. The graduations held were very important to each one of MOTE’s students, as the certificates are valuable in their interviews for parole. The agriculture project is flourishing and providing necessary food for the sick and elderly in the prison. In addition, there was medicine, clean water, Clorox and trash cans provided to the prison to help end the Cholera outbreak created during Hurricane Sandy. Impact Lives food distribution was also done within the prison. And NO our MOTE office has not been restored to us…….but with a new Christian Director of Prisons and most importantly… with GOD, and your continued prayers it is possible and we will continue to stand on that promise!
YOUNG ADULT LEADERS OF GUERRA:
We have also rejoiced in the accomplishments of our Young Leaders group from Guerra who steadfastly finished their 1 year of classes (the same as were taught in the prison). They served along with the mission teams and worked in their community with great delight of their Pastor and their city Mayor. These WILL THE CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF TOMORROW ….. transformation at its finest!
As Sandee and I see these transformations take place, we have also been transformed by the experiences of living here as missionaries. We have been stretched, we have prayed greatly, pondered often, studied, cried, rejoiced, ministered to others, and have been ministered to by others …. all in the name of our Lord Jesus who sent us here. Lives TRANSFORMED because of your willingness to partner as donors and prayer partners!
Pastor Chappy Dave and Sandee: We the - Missionaries on The Edge - are so excited about the upcoming season! 2013 is going to be a harvest because of the 5 years of preparing the soil and tending the flock and now is the time to reap! God is going to do “immeasurably more that all we ask or imagine according to His power that is at work within us,” (Ephesians 3:20) MOTE Ministries along with you, our donors and prayer partners, “… can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 - my emphasis).
Dr. David "Chappy" and Sandee Walden
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2011 Year End Message
Please take 5 minutes to read this!
It is My Gift to You During the Season of Giving
“Picture this: a loading dock with a row of naked, big, bad-looking men, a few are black, a few are brown, and all of them are covered in tattoos up and down every body part. In their midst is the hide of a clean-cut white dude who was CEO of one of the largest tax and financial planning businesses in Orange County. All of them are equally stripped, hosed down…and screwed.”
“This couldn’t be happening to me. How on earth did I get here?
I was on that bus and now I’m standing naked on this dock being hosed down
and verbally trashed. But this isn’t really happening to me…or is it?
Are the guards right? Are my business suit, my Rolex, and my life…now theirs?”
(“Wipe Out A True Story of Winning” by Pam Fox Kuhlken & David M. Walden, pp25)
28 years later, the “clean–cut white dude” whose life seemed over then and there is alive and serving the King of kings – go figure! What an amazing God and Father who saved, “a wretched man …” (Romans 7:24) like me. When I read this passage again from my book I cannot believe the journey the Lord has had me on. The vision and mission given to me when Sandee and I established MOTE, “To exalt Jesus Christ through relational evangelism by reaching people on the edge” has manifested itself in California – Mexico - Dominican Republic and now in Puerto Rico.
The story of my life, where the Lord had it planned for me to be in prison only to return with “a hope and a future …” (Jeremiah 29:11), was the Sovereignty of God to serve Him with all my heart and mind. “Preach the Word …” (2 Timothy 4:2) which is the Good News to groups of American prisoners in Mexican and Caribbean prisons and hundreds of men and women in rehabilitation centers. The God over all creation ordained me to reach these men and women by the programs MOTE has established and supports. My life story is in full process. It is a confirmation of moving with the authority of God. It is a testimony of His faithfulness to those who will “teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1)
My friends and fellow servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, this past year, 2011, has been a year of overcoming. It is the year that we can say we understand what it is to be, “… poured out like a drink offering …” (2Timothy 4:6). Scripture has instructed us to “keep your head in all situations, endure hardships, do the work of an evangelist, and discharge all the duties of your ministry.” (2 Timothy 4:5). The four areas that Paul commands his disciple Timothy to do we too have taken good counsel from this passage from the inspired Word of God. We cannot begin to tell you how many times each day we have had to call on the Lord for help in one or all of these life saving overcoming truths.
2011 was our year of the “Endless Summer”. The hostile environments where MOTE serves is being transformed into havens of peace. The church mission teams this year have served honorably, their impact on Dominican Republic lives is eternal. MOTE’s Christ-Centered Prison Reform Programs continue to grow. In July the La Victoria prison project reached our 2000th man who is involved in the MOTE “whole man” in Christ project. It has been almost five (5) years since 2007 when we started with 200 men and now in 2011, 2000 plus! God is faithful. God promises and I believe. “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
The rural village of Guerra in 2008 had no cooperation between its churches. In fact, they were not speaking to each other. MOTE sponsored three pastor conferences in pastoral leadership, hermeneutics and reconciliation. The Holy Spirit moved and healing took place right before our eyes! In 2011 the mayor of the city awarded MOTE a plaque for bringing the faith community to together in unity. On October 9, 2011, the city entered into a mutual agreement with MOTE to provide material and cooperation on future projects that will benefit families, elderly and children. This collaboration that is Christ-Centered with joint participation amongst the Body of Christ, the government agencies and MOTE reflects the commitment that Sandee and I have for this ministry.
Guerra and the faith community now have two completely reconditioned parks where children and teenagers are now playing basketball, where pastors from the different churches are coaching, and where “the light” is now shining and darkness and drugs are not the looming evil! The old has gone and new is come. Transformational development in action!!!
Other village’s likeYamasa, La Coleta and Seibo want to join MOTE in initiating similar programs. HELP IS NEEDED - FINANCES – MORE MISSION TEAMS – PRAYER COVERAGE all for MOTE’s efforts in the prison reform programs, character education programs, children’s activities after school programs, as well as MOTE sponsored transitional housing. Men and women are successfully returning to their families and communities as contributors and servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The financial support from you is so important. Sandee and I are totally supported by our ministry partners and without your monthly donation we cannot carry out this ministry. We need your commitment to continue in your giving. If you are not a supporter - please consider us as the missionaries you know God has His hand upon. “… whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6)
Please consider an end of year gift to MOTE so you can continue partnering with God in HIS good work! See below for donation information.
Sandee and I/MOTE, are so excited about 2012! We are keeping our minds clear and focused on the Lord’s call and direction at all times, we know it is mandatory. We endure the hardships because, like the Apostle Paul, we see the “… fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ…” (Philippians 1:11) and the call upon my life as an evangelist to “Preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season …” (Timothy 4:2) is my passion.
And those of you who know me as a leader “On the Edge” also know the apostolic leadership gift is at work mightily in me. The Apostolic Leadership Gift is defined: “A Special leadership capacity to create new ministry structures, and led by a vision, to meet needs, appoint and develop leaders for these new ministries.”
The integrity of the ministry and the results we see are the evidence MOTE stands on. We stand on it because the foundation is Christ crucified and risen! Our commitment to the Lord and to our supporters, prayer warriors and churches is to carry out the Great Commission.
Our past 20 years of full time pastoral service in the church, in the hospitals, in the prisons, in the public schools and in the community has taught us to persevere and walk by faith. Our mission ahead is to continue to expand by appointing and developing biblical servant leaders for the various MOTE ministries in California, Mexico, Dominican Republic and in Puerto Rico.
Sandee and I hope you will join us – support us – pray for us as we serve day by day in eager anticipation of Jesus return. Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
In Christ, Dr. Chappy Dave Walden
It is My Gift to You During the Season of Giving
“Picture this: a loading dock with a row of naked, big, bad-looking men, a few are black, a few are brown, and all of them are covered in tattoos up and down every body part. In their midst is the hide of a clean-cut white dude who was CEO of one of the largest tax and financial planning businesses in Orange County. All of them are equally stripped, hosed down…and screwed.”
“This couldn’t be happening to me. How on earth did I get here?
I was on that bus and now I’m standing naked on this dock being hosed down
and verbally trashed. But this isn’t really happening to me…or is it?
Are the guards right? Are my business suit, my Rolex, and my life…now theirs?”
(“Wipe Out A True Story of Winning” by Pam Fox Kuhlken & David M. Walden, pp25)
28 years later, the “clean–cut white dude” whose life seemed over then and there is alive and serving the King of kings – go figure! What an amazing God and Father who saved, “a wretched man …” (Romans 7:24) like me. When I read this passage again from my book I cannot believe the journey the Lord has had me on. The vision and mission given to me when Sandee and I established MOTE, “To exalt Jesus Christ through relational evangelism by reaching people on the edge” has manifested itself in California – Mexico - Dominican Republic and now in Puerto Rico.
The story of my life, where the Lord had it planned for me to be in prison only to return with “a hope and a future …” (Jeremiah 29:11), was the Sovereignty of God to serve Him with all my heart and mind. “Preach the Word …” (2 Timothy 4:2) which is the Good News to groups of American prisoners in Mexican and Caribbean prisons and hundreds of men and women in rehabilitation centers. The God over all creation ordained me to reach these men and women by the programs MOTE has established and supports. My life story is in full process. It is a confirmation of moving with the authority of God. It is a testimony of His faithfulness to those who will “teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1)
My friends and fellow servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, this past year, 2011, has been a year of overcoming. It is the year that we can say we understand what it is to be, “… poured out like a drink offering …” (2Timothy 4:6). Scripture has instructed us to “keep your head in all situations, endure hardships, do the work of an evangelist, and discharge all the duties of your ministry.” (2 Timothy 4:5). The four areas that Paul commands his disciple Timothy to do we too have taken good counsel from this passage from the inspired Word of God. We cannot begin to tell you how many times each day we have had to call on the Lord for help in one or all of these life saving overcoming truths.
2011 was our year of the “Endless Summer”. The hostile environments where MOTE serves is being transformed into havens of peace. The church mission teams this year have served honorably, their impact on Dominican Republic lives is eternal. MOTE’s Christ-Centered Prison Reform Programs continue to grow. In July the La Victoria prison project reached our 2000th man who is involved in the MOTE “whole man” in Christ project. It has been almost five (5) years since 2007 when we started with 200 men and now in 2011, 2000 plus! God is faithful. God promises and I believe. “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
The rural village of Guerra in 2008 had no cooperation between its churches. In fact, they were not speaking to each other. MOTE sponsored three pastor conferences in pastoral leadership, hermeneutics and reconciliation. The Holy Spirit moved and healing took place right before our eyes! In 2011 the mayor of the city awarded MOTE a plaque for bringing the faith community to together in unity. On October 9, 2011, the city entered into a mutual agreement with MOTE to provide material and cooperation on future projects that will benefit families, elderly and children. This collaboration that is Christ-Centered with joint participation amongst the Body of Christ, the government agencies and MOTE reflects the commitment that Sandee and I have for this ministry.
Guerra and the faith community now have two completely reconditioned parks where children and teenagers are now playing basketball, where pastors from the different churches are coaching, and where “the light” is now shining and darkness and drugs are not the looming evil! The old has gone and new is come. Transformational development in action!!!
Other village’s likeYamasa, La Coleta and Seibo want to join MOTE in initiating similar programs. HELP IS NEEDED - FINANCES – MORE MISSION TEAMS – PRAYER COVERAGE all for MOTE’s efforts in the prison reform programs, character education programs, children’s activities after school programs, as well as MOTE sponsored transitional housing. Men and women are successfully returning to their families and communities as contributors and servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The financial support from you is so important. Sandee and I are totally supported by our ministry partners and without your monthly donation we cannot carry out this ministry. We need your commitment to continue in your giving. If you are not a supporter - please consider us as the missionaries you know God has His hand upon. “… whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6)
Please consider an end of year gift to MOTE so you can continue partnering with God in HIS good work! See below for donation information.
Sandee and I/MOTE, are so excited about 2012! We are keeping our minds clear and focused on the Lord’s call and direction at all times, we know it is mandatory. We endure the hardships because, like the Apostle Paul, we see the “… fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ…” (Philippians 1:11) and the call upon my life as an evangelist to “Preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season …” (Timothy 4:2) is my passion.
And those of you who know me as a leader “On the Edge” also know the apostolic leadership gift is at work mightily in me. The Apostolic Leadership Gift is defined: “A Special leadership capacity to create new ministry structures, and led by a vision, to meet needs, appoint and develop leaders for these new ministries.”
The integrity of the ministry and the results we see are the evidence MOTE stands on. We stand on it because the foundation is Christ crucified and risen! Our commitment to the Lord and to our supporters, prayer warriors and churches is to carry out the Great Commission.
Our past 20 years of full time pastoral service in the church, in the hospitals, in the prisons, in the public schools and in the community has taught us to persevere and walk by faith. Our mission ahead is to continue to expand by appointing and developing biblical servant leaders for the various MOTE ministries in California, Mexico, Dominican Republic and in Puerto Rico.
Sandee and I hope you will join us – support us – pray for us as we serve day by day in eager anticipation of Jesus return. Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
In Christ, Dr. Chappy Dave Walden
Thursday, October 20, 2011
MOTE'S ENDLESS SUMMER
“Surely you shall call a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you shall run to you, Because of the LORD your God…” (Isaiah 55:5)
First of all we want to thank each of you for your prayers during Hurricane Irene….yes, like so many others; we suffered a great amount of water damage. The day after the storm hit Chappy had to leave for Puerto Rico and I for Missouri! Our friend and MOTE “Bible Study Coordinator” (CBS for the prison ministry) Pastor Felipe Mendoza came to our rescue. His clean up team mopped up all the rooms of standing water, and made all necessary repairs to the ceilings and walls while we were gone. This Dominican Republic leader is our hero, our friend and an answer to all our prayers!
It has been an endless summer of wave after wave of men, women and children hearing and receiving the Gospel. The Lord is faithful as HE leads MOTE and the vision given to reach the nations. The summer wave of mission teams coming alongside of MOTE in its flourishing prison programs, rehab centers, medical outreach and children’s education and evangelism activities is the reason why MOTE has been called to serve in Jesus name!
La Victoria Prison
Cholera Outbreak: MOTE was challenged this summer by the severe Cholera outbreaks in both the La Victoria and Seibo prisons. Unfortunately the government would not allow us to work at Seibo to help the prisoners. We were fortunate to have been given a wonderful donation from, Jubilee Church in San Jose who was here on a mission trip, to purchase the needed Clorox to clean the water at the La Victoria Prison. This donation saw a significant decrease in the number of Cholera victims. THANK YOU JUBALEE CHURCH you put your faith into action!!!
La Victoria Inmate Graduation: La Victoria prison saw MOTE's 3rd Annual graduation of 235 men who completed all three components of MOTE’s Christ Centered Curriculum; CBS studies, Attitributes of God and Character Education. The graduates passed the oral and written exams and received certificates for the achievement. We rejoice as this is a step in building their Christian character. This will enable the men to contribute to their communities when released. To God be the Glory! It's why we are here.
Puerto Rico Second Pastor’s Conference
The conference, which was held 8/24/11, was well received and attended by many pastors from the East, Central and Western regions of Puerto Rico. The MOTE Christ Centered Reform programs that are working effectively in the Dominican Republic and Mexico will now be started in Puerto Rico. We thank God for the wonderful hearts of all the pastors who have now engaged in the MOTE programs. Again thank you for your prayers and support. We believe God will bless the vision MOTE has been given for this Puerto Rico ministry.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Triad Community Church Mission Team
We are looking forward to having a large 40 member mission team come from Triad Community Church in Virginia the week of 10/8-10/15. They are a seasoned team who have served here before. We can’t wait to see the work that the Lord will be doing through them and in them! How blessed we are to have this body of believers join us in HIS good work!
Puerto Rico/Bethel Seminary Conference
In addition, MOTE is collaborating once again with Bethel Seminary, San Diego, as they host a 3 day Pastors Conference in Puerto Rico on 10/27-29th. This will be the second annual conference that MOTE (Dr. Chappy) has hosted for Bethel as an adjunct professor. Friends of MOTE, Pastor Felipe Mendoza and David DeMers, a Bethel graduate, will also be teaching along with Dr. Chappy.
During this “endless summer” of 2011 MOTE has been “poured out like a drink offering……” (Philippians 2:17). A worthy sacrifice, a joy filled time of service, encouraged by your faith that continues to lift us up! Now we need the continued prayer and financial support by the body to finish victoriously this year and beginning in 2012!
Thank you for your prayers, support and love by sharing this with others so they can also partner with God. “Nations, who do not know you, shall run to you, because of the Lord your God.” (Isaiah 55:5).
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave and Sandee
First of all we want to thank each of you for your prayers during Hurricane Irene….yes, like so many others; we suffered a great amount of water damage. The day after the storm hit Chappy had to leave for Puerto Rico and I for Missouri! Our friend and MOTE “Bible Study Coordinator” (CBS for the prison ministry) Pastor Felipe Mendoza came to our rescue. His clean up team mopped up all the rooms of standing water, and made all necessary repairs to the ceilings and walls while we were gone. This Dominican Republic leader is our hero, our friend and an answer to all our prayers!
It has been an endless summer of wave after wave of men, women and children hearing and receiving the Gospel. The Lord is faithful as HE leads MOTE and the vision given to reach the nations. The summer wave of mission teams coming alongside of MOTE in its flourishing prison programs, rehab centers, medical outreach and children’s education and evangelism activities is the reason why MOTE has been called to serve in Jesus name!
La Victoria Prison
Cholera Outbreak: MOTE was challenged this summer by the severe Cholera outbreaks in both the La Victoria and Seibo prisons. Unfortunately the government would not allow us to work at Seibo to help the prisoners. We were fortunate to have been given a wonderful donation from, Jubilee Church in San Jose who was here on a mission trip, to purchase the needed Clorox to clean the water at the La Victoria Prison. This donation saw a significant decrease in the number of Cholera victims. THANK YOU JUBALEE CHURCH you put your faith into action!!!
La Victoria Inmate Graduation: La Victoria prison saw MOTE's 3rd Annual graduation of 235 men who completed all three components of MOTE’s Christ Centered Curriculum; CBS studies, Attitributes of God and Character Education. The graduates passed the oral and written exams and received certificates for the achievement. We rejoice as this is a step in building their Christian character. This will enable the men to contribute to their communities when released. To God be the Glory! It's why we are here.
Puerto Rico Second Pastor’s Conference
The conference, which was held 8/24/11, was well received and attended by many pastors from the East, Central and Western regions of Puerto Rico. The MOTE Christ Centered Reform programs that are working effectively in the Dominican Republic and Mexico will now be started in Puerto Rico. We thank God for the wonderful hearts of all the pastors who have now engaged in the MOTE programs. Again thank you for your prayers and support. We believe God will bless the vision MOTE has been given for this Puerto Rico ministry.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Triad Community Church Mission Team
We are looking forward to having a large 40 member mission team come from Triad Community Church in Virginia the week of 10/8-10/15. They are a seasoned team who have served here before. We can’t wait to see the work that the Lord will be doing through them and in them! How blessed we are to have this body of believers join us in HIS good work!
Puerto Rico/Bethel Seminary Conference
In addition, MOTE is collaborating once again with Bethel Seminary, San Diego, as they host a 3 day Pastors Conference in Puerto Rico on 10/27-29th. This will be the second annual conference that MOTE (Dr. Chappy) has hosted for Bethel as an adjunct professor. Friends of MOTE, Pastor Felipe Mendoza and David DeMers, a Bethel graduate, will also be teaching along with Dr. Chappy.
During this “endless summer” of 2011 MOTE has been “poured out like a drink offering……” (Philippians 2:17). A worthy sacrifice, a joy filled time of service, encouraged by your faith that continues to lift us up! Now we need the continued prayer and financial support by the body to finish victoriously this year and beginning in 2012!
Thank you for your prayers, support and love by sharing this with others so they can also partner with God. “Nations, who do not know you, shall run to you, because of the Lord your God.” (Isaiah 55:5).
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave and Sandee
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
They Prayed for Me
“And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should.” Colossians 4:3-4 (NIV)
My good friends – thanks for taking the time with me. I know how busy you are and for you to give time to this short note - well - I am really grateful and I hope these words from Holy Scripture and from my heart will strengthen you today – maybe even add to your faith – that would be a real blessing.
This text has special meaning for me. I am not in chains, anymore, but I do remember the feeling and the appreciation for being truly free. The two verses for this devotion describe a battlefield theologian, Paul, the courageous one; passion for those whom he taught, whom he was a role model too and those whom he served with. Can you hear his heart in this request, “Please pray for me.”
His desire was that his friends would focus their prayers toward him as a person. He needed and wanted his beloved friends to lift his name – lift his request directly to the Almighty. Paul did not ask for treasure – he did not ask for them to ask God to remove the “thorn in my flesh” (2Corinthians 12:7). He asked God’s chosen because he knew the only true and living God would listen and show him favor in his request. Oh my what confidence he had in the prayers of the saints!
He asked the Family of God to go directly into the throne of grace on his behalf. Paul is on the front lines of the spiritual battlefield. The souls of men and women were at stake and he knew it. His request to his friends was specific. “Open the doors – doors of prisons, doors of communities, doors where children are at play and the most important door was the one to the hearts of mankind. His plea in these verses was that the Holy Spirit would use him as an instrument for global communication.
Paul wanted his friends in the churches to pray that God would us his mouth to preach the mystery of Christ to the world. Unselfish – others focused – servant leader – that is how they identified their friend – pastor – mentor. His friends had no problem with his request. I believe that they immediately folded their hands – fell to their knees and offered sincere prayers that had astounding results (Paul wrote 13 Books of the Bible) God answered Paul’s request “Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should.” He did! Paul desired nothing for himself except one thing, to represent God without fault – correct and clear message of hope in Christ through faith alone in the Person of Jesus Christ. May that be our prayer as well. But, we must ask our friends to pray for us that we might, like Paul, proclaim the mystery of Christ in and out of season. Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given …” (Matthew 7:7- NIV)
Today, as you read this, I am asking you to pray for me in the same manner. I suppose that it is a bit selfish and I am still going to ask. I sincerely desire that God would grant to me through His Holy Spirit the boldness and clarity to proclaim the Word of Truth – The power that is the mystery of Christ. Yes, my dear friends, He has set this captive free – there are no more chains except that which has bound me to Jesus Christ.
“And pray for us too …” that is this missionary’s request and I can hardly wait to see the fruit from your prayers.
In Christ,
Pastor “Chappy” Dave
My good friends – thanks for taking the time with me. I know how busy you are and for you to give time to this short note - well - I am really grateful and I hope these words from Holy Scripture and from my heart will strengthen you today – maybe even add to your faith – that would be a real blessing.
This text has special meaning for me. I am not in chains, anymore, but I do remember the feeling and the appreciation for being truly free. The two verses for this devotion describe a battlefield theologian, Paul, the courageous one; passion for those whom he taught, whom he was a role model too and those whom he served with. Can you hear his heart in this request, “Please pray for me.”
His desire was that his friends would focus their prayers toward him as a person. He needed and wanted his beloved friends to lift his name – lift his request directly to the Almighty. Paul did not ask for treasure – he did not ask for them to ask God to remove the “thorn in my flesh” (2Corinthians 12:7). He asked God’s chosen because he knew the only true and living God would listen and show him favor in his request. Oh my what confidence he had in the prayers of the saints!
He asked the Family of God to go directly into the throne of grace on his behalf. Paul is on the front lines of the spiritual battlefield. The souls of men and women were at stake and he knew it. His request to his friends was specific. “Open the doors – doors of prisons, doors of communities, doors where children are at play and the most important door was the one to the hearts of mankind. His plea in these verses was that the Holy Spirit would use him as an instrument for global communication.
Paul wanted his friends in the churches to pray that God would us his mouth to preach the mystery of Christ to the world. Unselfish – others focused – servant leader – that is how they identified their friend – pastor – mentor. His friends had no problem with his request. I believe that they immediately folded their hands – fell to their knees and offered sincere prayers that had astounding results (Paul wrote 13 Books of the Bible) God answered Paul’s request “Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should.” He did! Paul desired nothing for himself except one thing, to represent God without fault – correct and clear message of hope in Christ through faith alone in the Person of Jesus Christ. May that be our prayer as well. But, we must ask our friends to pray for us that we might, like Paul, proclaim the mystery of Christ in and out of season. Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given …” (Matthew 7:7- NIV)
Today, as you read this, I am asking you to pray for me in the same manner. I suppose that it is a bit selfish and I am still going to ask. I sincerely desire that God would grant to me through His Holy Spirit the boldness and clarity to proclaim the Word of Truth – The power that is the mystery of Christ. Yes, my dear friends, He has set this captive free – there are no more chains except that which has bound me to Jesus Christ.
“And pray for us too …” that is this missionary’s request and I can hardly wait to see the fruit from your prayers.
In Christ,
Pastor “Chappy” Dave
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Stepping Out of the Boat
MOTE UPDATE
Pastor David and Sandee Walden – Missionaries
May, June and July 2011
The MOTE theme for this quarter centered around the Apostle Peter.
He was the one who got out of the boat. Peter, a model for us today,
Was a doer of the Word. “Come” and he obeyed with the
Courageous step of faith.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil
Walks about like a roaring lion, seeking who he may devour.
Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are
Experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” 1st Peter 5:8-9 (NKJ)
Sandee and I were so blessed to be in San Diego in early June and fellowship with many of you, in spite of my back pain, which the Lord is healing day by day. Sandee and I spoke to groups, preached and shared the vision, “To exalt Jesus Christ through relational evangelism reaching people on the edge.” with you, our beloved friends, in the body of Christ.
On June 24tht the Lord brought to us the wonderfully Christ filled 30 member mission team from Living Way Church of Poway. What a joy to have them serve with us for ten days in the 3 regions where MOTE’ Christ Centered Programs are impacting lives and communities. In the West region: prison ministry and church planting; the Central region: children’s programs, church plants and men’s transition housing projects and in the East region: the new Seibo prison ministry project.
The team worked extremely hard, and was used greatly in doing evangelism, medical outreach and construction in the two villages. It was powerful to see them use puppets, face painting, making of salvation bracelets, crafts, medical and eye glass clinics and construction to reach hundreds for Jesus in these areas! They worked alongside Dominican men, women and children with total joy! They were also used in the La Victoria prison mightily doing outreach dramas, singing and preaching the Word. We witnessed within the darkest dungeons of the La Victoria prison the power of the Holy Spirit as 23 men came to the Lord!!
Angels are indeed singing, and this group is being blessed for going out into the world and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and truly meeting others physical needs. Their mission trip theme was “Stepping Out of the Boat”, and Sandee and I saw firsthand that they indeed stepped out of their comfort zones, and did indeed work for the Lord! To this end, MOTE along with Living Way team was awarded plaques from the Mayor of Guerra, and the Pastor’s Association for “Stepping Out” and helping neighbors for Christ! We were all blessed. The MOTE ministries are changing communities!
In addition to having the team here, I attended meetings with the nation’s new Director of Prisons to confirm the Christ Centered Prison Reform Project contract to continue the good work within the prisons of the D.R. Conferences are also being arranged for the Pastor’s near the Seibo prison to continue the work there. Please keep the men in this prison in prayer as Cholera is reported there. The prayer is that this government will finally acknowledge the horrific living conditions of the men inside the prison, and begin to clean it!! The preaching of the Good News inside Seibo is a harvest for the kingdom of God. The prayer walks, your prayers and your financial support is transforming lives and it will change this prison just like MOTE saw in La Mesa Prison, Tijuana, Mexico.
As we go into the 3rd quarter of 2011, we want to especially thank those of you who are supporting Sandee and I a full time missionaries. We are asking that those of you considering us a part of your giving - prayerfully consider becoming a financial partner with us. Souls are being delivered out of the dominion of darkness and their lives are forever changed. Your support and commitment to prayer is making the difference in this lost world. It is my passion to forever proclaim the Word in and out of season. It is our passion to be odedient to the command, “Go, make disciples …” It is the Greatest Commission!
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave and Sandee
Pastor David and Sandee Walden – Missionaries
May, June and July 2011
The MOTE theme for this quarter centered around the Apostle Peter.
He was the one who got out of the boat. Peter, a model for us today,
Was a doer of the Word. “Come” and he obeyed with the
Courageous step of faith.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil
Walks about like a roaring lion, seeking who he may devour.
Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are
Experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” 1st Peter 5:8-9 (NKJ)
Sandee and I were so blessed to be in San Diego in early June and fellowship with many of you, in spite of my back pain, which the Lord is healing day by day. Sandee and I spoke to groups, preached and shared the vision, “To exalt Jesus Christ through relational evangelism reaching people on the edge.” with you, our beloved friends, in the body of Christ.
On June 24tht the Lord brought to us the wonderfully Christ filled 30 member mission team from Living Way Church of Poway. What a joy to have them serve with us for ten days in the 3 regions where MOTE’ Christ Centered Programs are impacting lives and communities. In the West region: prison ministry and church planting; the Central region: children’s programs, church plants and men’s transition housing projects and in the East region: the new Seibo prison ministry project.
The team worked extremely hard, and was used greatly in doing evangelism, medical outreach and construction in the two villages. It was powerful to see them use puppets, face painting, making of salvation bracelets, crafts, medical and eye glass clinics and construction to reach hundreds for Jesus in these areas! They worked alongside Dominican men, women and children with total joy! They were also used in the La Victoria prison mightily doing outreach dramas, singing and preaching the Word. We witnessed within the darkest dungeons of the La Victoria prison the power of the Holy Spirit as 23 men came to the Lord!!
Angels are indeed singing, and this group is being blessed for going out into the world and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and truly meeting others physical needs. Their mission trip theme was “Stepping Out of the Boat”, and Sandee and I saw firsthand that they indeed stepped out of their comfort zones, and did indeed work for the Lord! To this end, MOTE along with Living Way team was awarded plaques from the Mayor of Guerra, and the Pastor’s Association for “Stepping Out” and helping neighbors for Christ! We were all blessed. The MOTE ministries are changing communities!
In addition to having the team here, I attended meetings with the nation’s new Director of Prisons to confirm the Christ Centered Prison Reform Project contract to continue the good work within the prisons of the D.R. Conferences are also being arranged for the Pastor’s near the Seibo prison to continue the work there. Please keep the men in this prison in prayer as Cholera is reported there. The prayer is that this government will finally acknowledge the horrific living conditions of the men inside the prison, and begin to clean it!! The preaching of the Good News inside Seibo is a harvest for the kingdom of God. The prayer walks, your prayers and your financial support is transforming lives and it will change this prison just like MOTE saw in La Mesa Prison, Tijuana, Mexico.
As we go into the 3rd quarter of 2011, we want to especially thank those of you who are supporting Sandee and I a full time missionaries. We are asking that those of you considering us a part of your giving - prayerfully consider becoming a financial partner with us. Souls are being delivered out of the dominion of darkness and their lives are forever changed. Your support and commitment to prayer is making the difference in this lost world. It is my passion to forever proclaim the Word in and out of season. It is our passion to be odedient to the command, “Go, make disciples …” It is the Greatest Commission!
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave and Sandee
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Breaking New Ground-April/May 2011
This has been a great time for Sandee and I (MOTE) in the Dominican Republic, much work and much accomplished through Jesus our Lord.
In early April we were so blessed to get permission again from the new Commander of Seibo Prison to video the inhumane conditions inside this prison. MOTE is producing an “eye opening” video and pieces are already posted to the MOTE Facebook site.
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church - Mission Group and Dr. Garryl Hudgins from The Quary Church in Minnesota.
MOTE and its “warriors for God” came to the Dominican from California and Minnesota with a focus on doing children’s medical clinics, and to prepare a survey reporting the severe living conditions (or lack thereof) of La Victoria and Seibo Prisons. The expertise of Calvin Casey, Engineer, Deborah Casey, R.N. Instructor, and Garryl Hudgins, Ph.D., all MOTE supporters,were called upon to do the survey. THANK YOU from all of us at MOTE. In addition, the team went with us to a poverty stricken village outside the city of Santo Domingo. The little community is surrounded by a polluted body of water, and the villagers are continually sick. So with Calvin, Deborah and Dr.Garryl’s expertise a plan was given to MOTE’S Coordinator for the region, Pastor Felipe Mendoza to develop a cleanup plan. MOTE and Pastor Felipe are starting a church plant in this impoverished community.
The key to their trip was medical clinics for the children in 3 villages. The first was held in Yamasa, a beautiful village in the foothills, where Pastor Felipe started a church many years ago. Now MOTE has a homework club there. We were able to set up our clinic in a class room in their wonderful little school. We worked with a local doctor who was very appreciative of our bringing medicine and giving of our time! About 140 children were seen and about 30 adults were ministered to, prayed over and provided needed medical attention.
The second clinic we did was in a little village called, La Caleta. This is a MOTE supported church plant with Pastor Felipe. We had to hike back to this little village carrying our supplies and GOD was so good it didn’t rain!!! We set up our little clinic in the tiny little school shack and it worked perfectly! I and some team members worked with the children as they waited to be seen, as well as interfaced with the other community members. About 75 children and about 20 adults were seen. And of course Chappy was on the ground with the children!
The third clinic was held in the community of Guerra, where MOTE is working with a girl’s orphanage and a Christian school. It was wonderful to see the moms waiting with their children. Your gift’s have made this possible. And of course I couldn’t let the opportunity go by without playing and working with the precious children…the old Homework Club days! Yep count it all joy!!! About 140 children and adults were seen.
The clinics were hot and hard work for Sandee and Deb Casey who had (by God’s grace) wonderful volunteers as well as translators working with them, especially our dear missionary friend, Kristin Wolford. The Word was given to them as they left the medical station and God was given the glory for all the work done.
And last but not least, the team attended an evangelistic outreach event at La Victoria prison. We were able to have the group meet with the new General of the prison, whom Sandee and I know personally, and who completely supports the Christ Centered Reform Project in this prison. And then Pastor Ray Sparling preached to about 200 men under a tent in the baseball field…and the glory of it all was that about 8 men came to the Lord that day in spite of rain!!!! We celebrate with the angels for their decision! Now they will be plugged into the churches inside the prison, under the direction of the MOTE trained Pastors. Changing a nation, one man at a time!
It was an amazing couple of weeks of work, prayer, ministry, laughter and praising GOD for all HE is doing in and through us, the teams, and the communities here in the Dominican Republic!
THANK YOU RANCHO BERNARDO COMMUNITY CHURCH MISSION TEAM WE LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE ALL YOUR WORK!
On Saturday, April 16th, Dr. Chappy did an all day Pastor’s Conference held in Guerra. Pastors from this community asked him to speak giving MOTE’s vision for their community dealing with “breaking down the barriers building upon the Rock-Christ Centered Faith”. It was a God directed, powerful time, wonderfully received, and many pastors have found a renewal in their relationships with each other and reconciliation began in their community! Amazing Grace!
Pastors Conference in Puerto Rico
God showed us amazing favor during our Puerto Rico trip, May 10th – 12th. A one day meeting turned into a mini-conference of 38 people two days later! Pastors and prison association leaders caught the MOTE vision for a Christ Centered Collaboration, and want to begin implementing the programs. In addition, a government official, Captain Israel Soto, who works with the prisons, attended and confirmed the need and desire to begin this project. This is more than Sandee and I could have hoped for.
We are so excited and blessed to see God growing the ministry in other countries, as well as so appreciative of your prayer coverage and financial support. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR STANDING IN PRAYER WITH US IN THIS GREAT WORK!
So with that, we will be coming home May 29th through June 12th. If anyone has ideas for reaching other’s with MOTE’s message, speaking, information tables, or possible donors, please contact Coni McCall at the MOTE office through our website: www.MOTE.ws, or call 1-858-376-7453.
We look forward to seeing each of you!!!! And thank you for your continued prayers and thank you to our new financial supporters in Partnering with God as we watch God grow MOTE!
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy and Sandee Walden
In early April we were so blessed to get permission again from the new Commander of Seibo Prison to video the inhumane conditions inside this prison. MOTE is producing an “eye opening” video and pieces are already posted to the MOTE Facebook site.
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church - Mission Group and Dr. Garryl Hudgins from The Quary Church in Minnesota.
MOTE and its “warriors for God” came to the Dominican from California and Minnesota with a focus on doing children’s medical clinics, and to prepare a survey reporting the severe living conditions (or lack thereof) of La Victoria and Seibo Prisons. The expertise of Calvin Casey, Engineer, Deborah Casey, R.N. Instructor, and Garryl Hudgins, Ph.D., all MOTE supporters,were called upon to do the survey. THANK YOU from all of us at MOTE. In addition, the team went with us to a poverty stricken village outside the city of Santo Domingo. The little community is surrounded by a polluted body of water, and the villagers are continually sick. So with Calvin, Deborah and Dr.Garryl’s expertise a plan was given to MOTE’S Coordinator for the region, Pastor Felipe Mendoza to develop a cleanup plan. MOTE and Pastor Felipe are starting a church plant in this impoverished community.
The key to their trip was medical clinics for the children in 3 villages. The first was held in Yamasa, a beautiful village in the foothills, where Pastor Felipe started a church many years ago. Now MOTE has a homework club there. We were able to set up our clinic in a class room in their wonderful little school. We worked with a local doctor who was very appreciative of our bringing medicine and giving of our time! About 140 children were seen and about 30 adults were ministered to, prayed over and provided needed medical attention.
The second clinic we did was in a little village called, La Caleta. This is a MOTE supported church plant with Pastor Felipe. We had to hike back to this little village carrying our supplies and GOD was so good it didn’t rain!!! We set up our little clinic in the tiny little school shack and it worked perfectly! I and some team members worked with the children as they waited to be seen, as well as interfaced with the other community members. About 75 children and about 20 adults were seen. And of course Chappy was on the ground with the children!
The third clinic was held in the community of Guerra, where MOTE is working with a girl’s orphanage and a Christian school. It was wonderful to see the moms waiting with their children. Your gift’s have made this possible. And of course I couldn’t let the opportunity go by without playing and working with the precious children…the old Homework Club days! Yep count it all joy!!! About 140 children and adults were seen.
The clinics were hot and hard work for Sandee and Deb Casey who had (by God’s grace) wonderful volunteers as well as translators working with them, especially our dear missionary friend, Kristin Wolford. The Word was given to them as they left the medical station and God was given the glory for all the work done.
And last but not least, the team attended an evangelistic outreach event at La Victoria prison. We were able to have the group meet with the new General of the prison, whom Sandee and I know personally, and who completely supports the Christ Centered Reform Project in this prison. And then Pastor Ray Sparling preached to about 200 men under a tent in the baseball field…and the glory of it all was that about 8 men came to the Lord that day in spite of rain!!!! We celebrate with the angels for their decision! Now they will be plugged into the churches inside the prison, under the direction of the MOTE trained Pastors. Changing a nation, one man at a time!
It was an amazing couple of weeks of work, prayer, ministry, laughter and praising GOD for all HE is doing in and through us, the teams, and the communities here in the Dominican Republic!
THANK YOU RANCHO BERNARDO COMMUNITY CHURCH MISSION TEAM WE LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE ALL YOUR WORK!
On Saturday, April 16th, Dr. Chappy did an all day Pastor’s Conference held in Guerra. Pastors from this community asked him to speak giving MOTE’s vision for their community dealing with “breaking down the barriers building upon the Rock-Christ Centered Faith”. It was a God directed, powerful time, wonderfully received, and many pastors have found a renewal in their relationships with each other and reconciliation began in their community! Amazing Grace!
Pastors Conference in Puerto Rico
God showed us amazing favor during our Puerto Rico trip, May 10th – 12th. A one day meeting turned into a mini-conference of 38 people two days later! Pastors and prison association leaders caught the MOTE vision for a Christ Centered Collaboration, and want to begin implementing the programs. In addition, a government official, Captain Israel Soto, who works with the prisons, attended and confirmed the need and desire to begin this project. This is more than Sandee and I could have hoped for.
We are so excited and blessed to see God growing the ministry in other countries, as well as so appreciative of your prayer coverage and financial support. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR STANDING IN PRAYER WITH US IN THIS GREAT WORK!
So with that, we will be coming home May 29th through June 12th. If anyone has ideas for reaching other’s with MOTE’s message, speaking, information tables, or possible donors, please contact Coni McCall at the MOTE office through our website: www.MOTE.ws, or call 1-858-376-7453.
We look forward to seeing each of you!!!! And thank you for your continued prayers and thank you to our new financial supporters in Partnering with God as we watch God grow MOTE!
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy and Sandee Walden
Sunday, May 15, 2011
SOUL-SOLDIER-CONQUEROR
May 15, 2011
SOUL – SOLDIER- CONQUEROR
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua1:9)
The walk by faith wears on the soul. The soldier of God travels one step to the next on the rough path of righteous living. The enemy is left behind, beaten by the last battle, but is reorganizing for the one that is ahead, on the path where the “more than a conqueror… (Romans 8:37) is traveling. Unless, of course, the soul, the soldier, and the conqueror have abandoned his Captain. Unless, of course, the walk of faith is as Jesus said to His disciples, “How is it that you have no faith?” (Mark 4:40). Unless, of course, the enlisted who gave the oath, signed the pledge and hailed the Captain chooses the safe shelter, the comfortable routine, the apathetic attitude towards the honorable service in the Captain’s army.
The enemy takes the ground when attacking the apathetic soul, but is beaten back by the “more than a conqueror”. Where are you in the battle? How do others; souls, soldiers and conquerors see you?
Author, Bryant L. Myers, in his book “Walking with the Poor” made this observation about the battle a follower of Jesus of Nazareth is in: “Human progress is not inevitable it takes hard work and there is an adversary who works against our desire to enhance life.” And author, Art Mathias, in his book “Biblical Foundations of Freedom” says “Being born again doesn’t make us immune to evil. It means we have the power to overcome evil, in the person of Jesus.”
This is a new season, and another Resurrection Sunday has just passed. The glorified Son of God defeated evil. The Father sent the Helper to be with you, and to live in you. Soul, Soldier, Conqueror now is the time to get in the battle. Secure the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13, 17), and be bold for Jesus. Unless, of course, you “love the world or the things of the world” (1John 2:15), and your enemy becomes your friend. Where will your walk of faith take you in this new season?
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave
SOUL – SOLDIER- CONQUEROR
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua1:9)
The walk by faith wears on the soul. The soldier of God travels one step to the next on the rough path of righteous living. The enemy is left behind, beaten by the last battle, but is reorganizing for the one that is ahead, on the path where the “more than a conqueror… (Romans 8:37) is traveling. Unless, of course, the soul, the soldier, and the conqueror have abandoned his Captain. Unless, of course, the walk of faith is as Jesus said to His disciples, “How is it that you have no faith?” (Mark 4:40). Unless, of course, the enlisted who gave the oath, signed the pledge and hailed the Captain chooses the safe shelter, the comfortable routine, the apathetic attitude towards the honorable service in the Captain’s army.
The enemy takes the ground when attacking the apathetic soul, but is beaten back by the “more than a conqueror”. Where are you in the battle? How do others; souls, soldiers and conquerors see you?
Author, Bryant L. Myers, in his book “Walking with the Poor” made this observation about the battle a follower of Jesus of Nazareth is in: “Human progress is not inevitable it takes hard work and there is an adversary who works against our desire to enhance life.” And author, Art Mathias, in his book “Biblical Foundations of Freedom” says “Being born again doesn’t make us immune to evil. It means we have the power to overcome evil, in the person of Jesus.”
This is a new season, and another Resurrection Sunday has just passed. The glorified Son of God defeated evil. The Father sent the Helper to be with you, and to live in you. Soul, Soldier, Conqueror now is the time to get in the battle. Secure the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13, 17), and be bold for Jesus. Unless, of course, you “love the world or the things of the world” (1John 2:15), and your enemy becomes your friend. Where will your walk of faith take you in this new season?
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave
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