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Isaiah 55:11 

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

This is a special writing this morning. I was viewing the search phrases so I would know what people are looking for on this web site and noticed that someone wanted to know where to find the above verse. I hope this is helpful to you.

Isaiah 55:11 is one of my favorite verses because whenever I begin to feel like I am wasting time putting out God’s word for people to read and enjoy, he always reminds me of this verse. He tells me that my work is never in vain and that every posting will in some way help others.

Thank you, Lord, for this promise. It is wonderful to know that my efforts are helping others to come closer to you and to find the Lord Jesus Christ. May you lead and guide those who read the words you give me. May you always lead and guide me and protect me from leading others astray. – Amen.

Psalm 127:1-2

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Unless the LORD has directed your labors, your work will not be successful. It is important to ask God for direction in everything we do. If you have been working on something where everything keeps going wrong on that project, maybe it is time that you ask God to show you the correct way to go. Without God in everything we fail. It is that plain and simple. God has to be in charge of all your projects. If not, you are heading down the wrong path and away from God.

Are you having problems sleeping lately? Are you getting up early and staying up late trying to figure out where to turn next on that project you have been working on? Ask God what he wants you to do. Stop draining your physical resources by staying up worrying about things. When God is in control of your projects, you will never have to worry. He will cause things to fall into place for you. Maybe it is time you scrapped that project and headed in the right direction…back towards God!

Remember, unless the LORD is directing your steps – there is NO success!

Linda Sedrick Pearson

God gives each of us certain talents to use. He expects us to build up those talents he gives us. When we don’t use the talents he provides, they waste away and have disrespected God. Take a look at the story below. Jesus used this as an example to teach the people how important God-given talents are and should be to us.

Matthew 25:14-30 

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, “Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.” Read the rest of this entry »

Jeremiah 14:14 

Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

It is good to have a vision for your life – to have some idea of where you are headed whether in business or everyday life. We do have to stay alert though and test the spirits to know whether our visions are false.

If you get a vision, pray about it. Ask God to reveal to you whether this is a true vision sent from him, or is it a false vision. False visions will always lead you away from God. True visions will lead you closer to God.

There are many false prophets out there who say that they receive visions in God’s name and it is just not true. Never take one person’s word about such things. Always test the spirits. If you read the Bible, you will see that usually whenever God’s people received a vision, it was always reinforced by it being shown twice and sometimes three times.

Linda Sedrick Pearson

Did you know that God used a woman named Tabitha (Dorcas) in the Bible to lead people to Jesus Christ? Tabitha was also called Dorcas. She worked sewing coats and clothing for the people. That was her special talent to help provide for others.

Acts 9:36-42  Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

No talent is too small or too big. God uses all of us to show others his love. What is your special talent?

by Linda Sedrick Pearson

Reincarnation is a myth. It is a lie of Satan. If we do not get it (our lives) right this time around, there will not be a second time.

Hebrews 9:27-28  And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

When a person dies there is no coming back to try it over again. The Bible says, “Once to die.” One time only – you live your life – then you die. Then, you face the judgment. What judgement? God’s judgement.

That is why Jesus Christ gave his life for us. He knew we only had one chance to get it right and that we could not get it right on our own. Salvation and the saving grace from God’s judgment is Jesus Christ.

Accept Him or Reject Him! It is your choice.

by Linda Sedrick Pearson

Rev 22:16-19

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

God tells us that it is our job to put the word out there for people and to do our best to testify for him. It is up to the people to accept or reject the word and Jesus Christ. We cannot force them to accept him and should never try to do that. The word is powerful. Put the word out there. God’s word will never come back void (meaning your teachings and testimonies are never in vain). At the very least you have done what God has instructed all Christian to do – testify and teach about the Lord Jesus Christ.

We have to be careful that we don’t add or subtract from God’s word. Do not tell people that the Bible says something unless you know for a fact that is what it says. Jesus tells us in Revelation that “if any man shall add unto these things [meaning God's word], God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy God shall” remove that person’s name from the book of life, out of the new Jerusalem, and from the things (promises) which are written in this book (the Bible).

That shows us how serious God is about his word and his protection of it. Remember, your job is not to rewrite or edit the Bible. Your job is to put it out there as God gave it to us and let the people do their part to accept or reject it.