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1 Peter 5:6-9  Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

God tells us that we are to be humble. This means we do not take credit for God’s work. We are to always praise him and let people know when God takes care of us. He is to receive all the glory and honor. Without him, we are nothing. He deserves to be praised.

God also tells us to cast all our care on him. Depend on God totally to take care of you. God does care for you and cares what happens to you. He will take care of you.

He also warns us to be on guard against our enemies. Our main enemy is the devil. He searches the earth constantly for people who are in a weakened state (emotionally, physically, mentally, or any other area where he can form an attack). Satan wants to destroy us and the world. It is up to us to be vigilant (be on guard). We are to pray for others as well as our selves.

God reminds us that we are not alone in our afflictions. Other people are going through the same things we are, so we are not to think that it is just us. What we have to do is stay on guard not only for ourselves, but also for our loved ones and friends. Let’s stand in the gap for those who are weak and pray that others will do the same for us.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Philippians 4:19-20  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

God will supply all your need. Now, he does not say that he will supply all our wants – he says need. I sometimes have to be reminded of this fact. Many times I get myself in a bind financially. I get frightened – afraid that I cannot pay my bills. This doesn’t happen because I spend too much money on myself. It happens many times because I try to help others out financially. This recently happened to me and God showed me these verses again to let me know that he is going to take care of my need. So, I am depending on him to do so.

If you ever find yourself in a bind, like I have, trust God. Depend on him. Don’t go around depressed and wondering where the money will come from or how you will survive the problems. Put a smile on your face, peace in your spirit, and turn to God. Tell him that  you are depending 100 per cent on him to take care of the problem. You are laying it at his feet – better yet, drop it in his lap! Then, go about your duties of daily living and forget about the problem. It is no longer your problem – it is not God’s problem.

May God bless you in your struggles and give you peace in your spirit.

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

If anyone tells you they have not sinned, they are lying to you. Every person, including myself, has sinned.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.

To fall short means that you do not reach the finish line. Sin causes that to happen. When we sin, we miss God. We never reach him. We do not reach him because sin places a large gulf between us and God.

There is only one way to pass over that gulf of sin. That way is the bridge to God. The bridge is the Lord Jesus Christ. He becomes our bridge over the gulf of sin and allows us to pass over and reach God.

If you feel that you have reached a dead end, reach out for Jesus. Let Jesus bridge the gap for you and you can be saved. Ask Jesus to heal you and to cleanse you from your sins. Believe, confess, be cleansed, be healed, be saved – grab Jesus.

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Proverbs 22:6  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

God gave us a responsibility toward our children. Not only are we to supply their needs, but we are also to train them. Training involves all areas of life, especially the spiritual areas. If we do not teach our children about God and Jesus Christ – someone else will train them in spiritual things. Why? Because there comes a time in a child’s life when they become curious about such things.

Do you want your child learning witchcraft or satanism instead of Christian values and about God? I hope your answer to that question was no. They will learn about those things eventually, but as long as we as Christians have trained them in Godly things first – they will not be tricked and lead astray (away from God) by evil and wicked people. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes people tell me they have problems hearing God’s voice. It is important that we hear when God speaks to us. He tells us several times in the Bible to listen and be obedient to His voice. He also says that if we will seek Him (this means to actively search for Him, to be serious about wanting Him and wanting to hear from Him), we will be able to find Him.

Deuteronomy 4:29-31  But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.

Since we are to be obedient to His voice, we need to know how to hear God when He speaks to us. Let’s look at an example from Elijah. Elijah had just won a battle with evil and false prophets. Then, when the started searching for him to kill him, he let his fear take over and he ran away – afraid. He went and hid in the mountains. God found him, hiding there in the mountain. God told Elijah how to hear His voice when He speaks. (Can you imagine – even Elijah had problems hearing God’s voice at time – so you see, we are not alone in this problem.) Read the rest of this entry »

Philippians 1:3-6  I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

These were Paul’s words to the Christians of Philippi. He was accompanied by Timothy (Philippians 1:1). I could not have expressed my feelings for my readers any better than these verses. As you read, think of this as me speaking directly to you, dear reader. I pray that these words will bring you comfort through times of trouble.

I like to especially remember verse 6, “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Jesus Christ is able to keep you. God gave you to him and he took that gift seriously. He protects us with his very life. After all, he gave his life for us on the cross.

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Malachi 4:1-3  For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.

God tells us clearly what will happen to those who have rejected him. They will be as stubble and they will be burned up. Stubble is the short, stiff stalks of grain or hay remaining on a field after harvesting. Since the wicked will remain as stubble, that means a harvest will have to come first. So, what is the harvest?

The harvest is the gathering of the Christian (or saved) people before that day happens. The Sun of righteousness (Jesus) will come and heal us of any and all infirmities we may have. He will gather us up and keep us safe. He will harvest us and take us away from the burning and heat that is coming. And after it is over, the wicked will be ashes.

If you have never accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior – as payment for all of your sins – do not delay. Accept him today. Confess your sins. Tell God you accept His Son Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Ask Jesus to cleanse you and to save you. He is waiting for you to ask. Ask sincerely – be honest with God because he knows your heart.

Do not be caught without Jesus’ protection on that day spoken about in Malachi 4. Be ready. No person knows the day or time. We are to be ready at all times, every day. Do it now – right this minute.

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

John 10:27-29 
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.

These verses should be a great comfort for God’s people. If we belong to God, then we are his children (or sheep, as he says here). We can hear his voice whenever we belong to him. No only do we hear his voice, but he knows us and we follow him.

He goes on to tell us that he gives us eternal life when we belong to him. Life everlasting – never ending – continuing forever! How wonderful that promise is. And he gives us even more promises in these verses.

He promises that we will never perish. We will not be destroyed! That is great news, especially in today’s world. You know, earthly things may be able to destroy our bodies, but they cannot destroy our souls. We are promised eternal life and to be indestructible. But, he does not stop there either.

Jesus says that his Father (who is also our Father) gave us to him. We belong not only to God, but also to our big brother – Jesus! And – no man can take us away from them (pluck them out of my Father’s hand). We are sitting constantly in God’s hand – he is taking care us – protecting us!

How peaceful to know that God has wrapped his loving hand around us and nothing can destroy us. I can sleep very peaceful tonight with those thoughts.

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Psalm 46:10 
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

There are times when God expects us to just be still and wait on Him. Be still and know that God is God and He will take care of you. Be still and listen for the voice of God. Sometimes we have to be still in order to hear Him because there are times when He speaks in a still small voice. He tells us that in the Bible when He was speaking to Elijah. (I suggest you read the whole 19th chapter of 1 Kings – or even that whole story to get the full details of what happened before this point.)

1 Kings 19:11-12  And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

If you are having problems hearing the Lord, maybe it is your time to be still and know that He is God!

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson

Luke 6:30-35 

 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Christians are supposed to give to others not expecting to be paid back. This means we are to give money, not loan money, to others. We are supposed to give of our time and ourselves to help others and not expect others to give back by helping us.

Those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as Savior do that. They lend money – then expect to be paid back, usually with usury (interest). As Christians, we are to give it – not lend it. A loan is expected to be repaid. It means that you gave expecting a person to repay you that loan by a certain date.

A gift is something that is given to someone. The gift is offered and the person receiving the gift accepts it. The person that gave the gift should not expect that gift back – and should not expect payment for that gift. If that is the case, it no longer becomes a gift. It becomes a purchase.

Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is a gift that was given to us. He purchased our lives because He gave His life expecting us to accept Him as payment for our sins. He is our gift. Our job is to reach out and take that gift. We do not have to pay for the Gift (Jesus). If we did, He would no longer be our Gift – He would be a purchase. He freely gave us the gift of His life. We cannot do anything to repay Him for that gift. He completed the transaction with His death on the cross. The only thing He expects us to do is accept the Gift!

That is the same way we are to be with others when we give something to them. We are to only expect them to accept the gift, no strings attached. We are not to expect anything else in return for what we give to them.

Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson