My Friends, we are so happy to report that The MOTE ministry team, which has not been able to get into the La Mesa, Tijuana, MX prison for months, reported wonderful news of their entry into the prison for a Christmas gathering of the American men! PRAISE GOD! The news refreshed my heart for the men and women of the MOTE American Christian Church (Iglesia Cristiana Americana) inside La Mesa Prison. The women’s team was also allowed into the women’s side to give their Christmas party.
I thank you, the ministry team, and all our prayer warriors, for the sacrifice you make of giving of yourselves to this difficult ministry weekly “a sweet aroma unto the LORD indeed”.
" He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound." Isa 61:1 (b)
As the New Year begins we ask for your committed prayers for MOTE International ministry events here in Dominican Republic:
Ϯ 1-8-11 - Prayer walk with pastors from local churches at Seibo prison
Ϯ 1-9-11 - MOTE conference for pastors in the district of Guerra
Ϯ 1-15-11 - Prayer walk with pastors from local churches at Seibo prison
Ϯ 1-17-11 – Seibo Prison clean up by local churches – safety of all
Ϯ 1-18-11 - Seibo Prison large medical clinic to be held – safety of all and order
While we are in San Diego, we hope you can join us in attending the following events planned
Ϯ 1-19-11 - Dr. Chappy and Sandee fly home to San Diego for 10 days
Ϯ 1-21-11 - Dr. Chappy Dave attends Crosstalk Men’s Bible Study-Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church 6:30 am come join him
Ϯ 1-22-11 - Dr. Chappy Dave and Sandee attend Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church 6:00 pm – come and join them
Ϯ 1-23-11 – Dr. Chappy Dave will be preaching at The Well, Poway, at 10:00 – come and join them
Ϯ 1-27-11 – Dr. Chappy Dave and Sandee will be attending a Missions Conference at Living Way Church, Poway, please keep the 4 day event in prayer.
We look forward to reporting to you the WONDERS OF THE LORD’S WORK THROUGH MOTE!
In Christ,
Dr. Chappy Dave
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Affecting the Future
Affecting the Future
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7)
Can the one who has been made from the dust affect the future? A very small speck of this earth's crust is going to have an effect on the future. Is this possible? One human being amongst seven billion other specks of the earth's crust having anything to do with the future is a stretch. Or is it? In the Genesis account it is clear where the Creator pulled mankind from – dirt!
Sometimes I feel as old as dirt. The body I am living in and the mind that indwells there talk a lot of dirt. We human kind has a phrase for it, “talking trash”. I am not proud of this and I must admit there is a need for some house cleaning. If there is a possibility that I can affect the future I am going to need some heavy duty cleanser; or not? We can speak trash and live it out in the world and affect the future – negatively. That is great! We specks of the earth’s crust can affect the future. I answered my own question. I seem to be surrounded by a lot of dirt who are affecting others with their dirt and so it is in this world.
What can I do about this discouraging theme since I am also “formed of the dust of the ground.”? I read on in the text of Genesis 2:7 and I discover hope – a cleansing – clean air so to speak “...and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life;” The power is in the breath of life. When I breathe in God I can affect the future for good – for positive change – forever. I have a choice it seems. I can either let the dirt that is within me rule and produce the “trash” and bring negative effect on my surroundings and to myself or receive the gift of life which is God's Holy Spirit.
Affecting the future will have a positive or negative legacy. Each one of us will have one. A legacy is what you leave behind on your exit from this earth. That is the “Left Behind Story”. What will yours be? Those who have ...”heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation ... having believed … sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.” (Ephesians 1:13) will have a powerfully significant affect on the future. How do we know this? The Bible is clear on this point, “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you (oh man of dust who has chosen the good and has received the breath of life) will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6).
Unborn generations are depending on our faithfulness today. Are you satisfied being the insignificant crust of earth or are you ready to affect the future significantly? Peter was a significant fisherman and Matthew was a significant accountant. They were regular man-dirt that was transformed by the Holy Spirit into significance! Today, you can be a magnificent source of life changing power by simply surrendering your insignificance to the SIGNIFICANT ONE, Jesus Christ. So which will it be, negative man-dirt of the seven billion to the one in seven billion empowered to affect the future for the good --- to the glory of God. The choice is yours. My hope for you my friend is that you choose to affect 2011's future leaving a legacy of promise – hope – and love.
In Christ,
Dr. David Chappy Walden
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7)
Can the one who has been made from the dust affect the future? A very small speck of this earth's crust is going to have an effect on the future. Is this possible? One human being amongst seven billion other specks of the earth's crust having anything to do with the future is a stretch. Or is it? In the Genesis account it is clear where the Creator pulled mankind from – dirt!
Sometimes I feel as old as dirt. The body I am living in and the mind that indwells there talk a lot of dirt. We human kind has a phrase for it, “talking trash”. I am not proud of this and I must admit there is a need for some house cleaning. If there is a possibility that I can affect the future I am going to need some heavy duty cleanser; or not? We can speak trash and live it out in the world and affect the future – negatively. That is great! We specks of the earth’s crust can affect the future. I answered my own question. I seem to be surrounded by a lot of dirt who are affecting others with their dirt and so it is in this world.
What can I do about this discouraging theme since I am also “formed of the dust of the ground.”? I read on in the text of Genesis 2:7 and I discover hope – a cleansing – clean air so to speak “...and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life;” The power is in the breath of life. When I breathe in God I can affect the future for good – for positive change – forever. I have a choice it seems. I can either let the dirt that is within me rule and produce the “trash” and bring negative effect on my surroundings and to myself or receive the gift of life which is God's Holy Spirit.
Affecting the future will have a positive or negative legacy. Each one of us will have one. A legacy is what you leave behind on your exit from this earth. That is the “Left Behind Story”. What will yours be? Those who have ...”heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation ... having believed … sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.” (Ephesians 1:13) will have a powerfully significant affect on the future. How do we know this? The Bible is clear on this point, “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you (oh man of dust who has chosen the good and has received the breath of life) will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6).
Unborn generations are depending on our faithfulness today. Are you satisfied being the insignificant crust of earth or are you ready to affect the future significantly? Peter was a significant fisherman and Matthew was a significant accountant. They were regular man-dirt that was transformed by the Holy Spirit into significance! Today, you can be a magnificent source of life changing power by simply surrendering your insignificance to the SIGNIFICANT ONE, Jesus Christ. So which will it be, negative man-dirt of the seven billion to the one in seven billion empowered to affect the future for the good --- to the glory of God. The choice is yours. My hope for you my friend is that you choose to affect 2011's future leaving a legacy of promise – hope – and love.
In Christ,
Dr. David Chappy Walden
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