On hearing this, Jesus said, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." (Matthew 9:12-13)
"NOT" . . . what an important word. It is usually used in a negative way and rightly so. It is not a good idea to drink and drive. It is not a constructive thing to tell your boss to "shove it!" In fact, it is not a good idea to tell your wife or girlfriend, "have you put on weight, Honey?" Not a good idea. A hah! Not is used in a positive way in that instance, wouldn't you say? It will preserve your marriage or your ever hoping to have one!
Jesus uses this key word in the most positive way. The truth He applies because of the word "not" in this passage cannot be overlooked. Pay close attention to the word not in the verse from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter nine, verses twelve and thirteen. Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Those of you listening or reading this who are sure you are righteous and without sin cannot be saved. Your soul is destined for separation from God who is light, love, and peace. You are self-righteous and therefore NOT in the family of God. This is negative . . . that is worse than telling your wife or girlfriend, "have you put on weight, Honey?" . . . not good! Friend, admit it. You are a sinner who needs the Great Forgiver . . . His name is Jesus, for Jesus did NOT come for the righteous, but for you and for me. Sinners who need NOT fear separation from God's light, love, and peace . . . that is good news, NOT bad news!
Love,
Chappy
I hope that you enjoyed today's devotional. You are welcome to forward this message to your friends and family. Forward instructions are at the bottom of this email. If you have received this message as a forward and would like to receive free devotionals from Chappy Dave you can sign up from the MOTE website at www.mote.ws or simply email us at devotions@mote.ws and provide us with your name and email address.
If you do not know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and would like to know more please email us at devotions@mote.ws and let us know how to reach you. We would be blessed with the opportunity to talk with you and pray for you.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
It's A Done Deal
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6)
He . . . God . . . Your Maker / Redeemer
Who has begun A Good Work in You
Will complete it.
IT IS A DONE DEAL!
"HAVING BEGUN"
ENARX AMEN OS
Verb - Singular - Participle
Aorist (tense)
Already done!
"WILL COMPLETE"
EPI TE LE SE!
Verb - Singular
Indicative! Exclamation!
Future (tense)
Active (ongoing)
Power that is at work in you!
UNTIL THE DAY OF JESUS CHRIST!
"God is interested intimately with you, not only in your spiritual birth through faith in Jesus Christ; but God the father is keenly interested in your continual growth and spiritual maturity, emotional stability and mental alertness.
Love,
Chappy
I hope that you enjoyed today's devotional. You are welcome to forward this message to your friends and family. Forward instructions are at the bottom of this email. If you have received this message as a forward and would like to receive free devotionals from Chappy Dave you can sign up from the MOTE website at www.mote.ws or simply email us at devotions@mote.ws and provide us with your name and email address.
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He . . . God . . . Your Maker / Redeemer
Who has begun A Good Work in You
Will complete it.
IT IS A DONE DEAL!
"HAVING BEGUN"
ENARX AMEN OS
Verb - Singular - Participle
Aorist (tense)
Already done!
"WILL COMPLETE"
EPI TE LE SE!
Verb - Singular
Indicative! Exclamation!
Future (tense)
Active (ongoing)
Power that is at work in you!
UNTIL THE DAY OF JESUS CHRIST!
"God is interested intimately with you, not only in your spiritual birth through faith in Jesus Christ; but God the father is keenly interested in your continual growth and spiritual maturity, emotional stability and mental alertness.
Love,
Chappy
I hope that you enjoyed today's devotional. You are welcome to forward this message to your friends and family. Forward instructions are at the bottom of this email. If you have received this message as a forward and would like to receive free devotionals from Chappy Dave you can sign up from the MOTE website at www.mote.ws or simply email us at devotions@mote.ws and provide us with your name and email address.
If you do not know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and would like to know more please email us at devotions@mote.ws and let us know how to reach you. We would be blessed with the opportunity to talk with you and pray for you.
To invite Chappy Dave to speak at your church, or to schedule a workshop on Creating Faith-Based Organizations, Local Missions, Our Town - A Class on Wheels, After School Homework Club Programs, or Prison Ministries, email us at info@mote.ws.
Copyright 2008 © MOTE, Inc.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
One Day
Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
First I want to thank you for taking your time to read and listen during this past 2007.
May the coming 2008 be a year of spiritual growth . . . a closer walk with the Creator . . . a rich and bountiful year of HIS blessings. Your encouragement and support has truly blessed me and the missions of MOTE.
The total three hundred and sixty five days this past year really does come down to "One Day". This "One Day" is eternity! We have just finished this One Day which many proclaim, "Merry Christmas".
I am not referring to happy holidays or seasons greetings or other such references to the December 25th "One Day" of the year. The great "I AM" as described in the book of Exodus is being celebrated on this day!
It is the One who was, who is, and who is to come again, that is celebrated on this "One Day" of each year.
The living God over all creation who controls global warming . . . who hates evil . . . loves that which is good . . . and has given to all mankind the commission on how to act before His face . . . "Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
The One who is celebrated on this "One Day" of every year has given all mankind the truth. "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me . . . (John 14:6).
Yes . . . is the only response to the words "Merry Christmas." It is truly a time, the one special day that mankind can truly be merry because of what the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit did on this one special day . . . the babe in a manger.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love, Chappy
I hope that you enjoyed today's devotional. You are welcome to forward this message to your friends and family. Forward instructions are at the bottom of this email. If you have received this message as a forward and would like to receive free devotionals from Chappy Dave you can sign up from the MOTE website at www.mote.ws or simply email us at devotions@mote.ws and provide us with your name and email address.
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Copyright 2008 MOTE, Inc.
First I want to thank you for taking your time to read and listen during this past 2007.
May the coming 2008 be a year of spiritual growth . . . a closer walk with the Creator . . . a rich and bountiful year of HIS blessings. Your encouragement and support has truly blessed me and the missions of MOTE.
The total three hundred and sixty five days this past year really does come down to "One Day". This "One Day" is eternity! We have just finished this One Day which many proclaim, "Merry Christmas".
I am not referring to happy holidays or seasons greetings or other such references to the December 25th "One Day" of the year. The great "I AM" as described in the book of Exodus is being celebrated on this day!
It is the One who was, who is, and who is to come again, that is celebrated on this "One Day" of each year.
The living God over all creation who controls global warming . . . who hates evil . . . loves that which is good . . . and has given to all mankind the commission on how to act before His face . . . "Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
The One who is celebrated on this "One Day" of every year has given all mankind the truth. "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me . . . (John 14:6).
Yes . . . is the only response to the words "Merry Christmas." It is truly a time, the one special day that mankind can truly be merry because of what the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit did on this one special day . . . the babe in a manger.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love, Chappy
I hope that you enjoyed today's devotional. You are welcome to forward this message to your friends and family. Forward instructions are at the bottom of this email. If you have received this message as a forward and would like to receive free devotionals from Chappy Dave you can sign up from the MOTE website at www.mote.ws or simply email us at devotions@mote.ws and provide us with your name and email address.
If you do not know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and would like to know more please email us at devotions@mote.ws and let us know how to reach you. We would be blessed with the opportunity to talk with you and pray for you.
To invite Chappy Dave to speak at your church, or to schedule a workshop on Creating Faith-Based Organizations, Local Missions, Our Town - A Class on Wheels, After School Homework Club Programs, or Prison Ministries, email us at info@mote.ws.
Copyright 2008 MOTE, Inc.
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