Pastor Jacob Franklin

You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The Suffering Won't Last Forever! (1 Peter 5:8-10) Let God work His Will in you. Yell a loud NO to the Devil and watch him scamper [RUN]. Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time! (James 4:7-8) God Has The Last Word! It won't be long before our generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, He does! (1 Peter 5:11) Anyone who has ever attempted to live by faith has experienced delays. There is a due season for everything and when we understand that, it eliminates the frustration. (Galatians 6:9) Many things people have believed God for: healing, finances, restoration, job promotion, a godly mate and it seemed like it would never come to pass, so they finally just gave up. I want to encourage...

You'll Do Good & It Will Get Better, Because God Is In Control ! The people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand firm and do exploits [for God]! (Daniel 11:32 Amp) Your situation or struggle may have went from bad to worse, but, if you know God through His Word, because He is His Word (John 1:1), God will strengthen you and bring you through it all victoriously! Don't Get Off Track , either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you're going. And don't for a minute let this Book of The Revelation [The Word Of God] be out of mind. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you'll get where you're going; then you'll succeed! (Joshua 1:8) Satan doesn't want you pursuing God. He does not want you to be successful. He wants you to fall flat on your face, so Satan will do everything in his power to lure us into a life that will lead to destruction. Satan'...

Weapons Made To Attack You Won't Be Successful; words spoken against you won't hurt at all. I, the LORD, promise to bless you with victory! (Isaiah 54:17) As children of God, we are protected by God, from the dark weapons of evil and from the influence of those who want to hurt us. This does not mean evil will not come against us, however, when it does, remember: It Won't Work! Every Child Of God Defeats This Evil World, And We Achieve This Victory Through Our Faith! (1 John 5:4) When our trust is in God, God's Blessings will deflect the darkness that desires to bring us down and God's Protection will shield us from every evil attack. When problems stack up against us, foes rise to defeat us, resources dwindle, friends are unpredictable and we wonder if we have a friend in the world, always remember God's Words through the psalmist David, The righteous person has many troubles, but the LORD rescues him from all of them! (Psalm 34:19) The very thing that you...

He Saw The Best In You, While Everyone Else Could Only See The Worst! God will not only finish what He started in us, but God will give us the ability to have peace, finish strong and make us strong in the process. I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. God Sees The Best In You & God Has A Plan For You! They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope! (Jeremiah 29:11) I Give Myself Away So You Can Use Me Lord! Not my will, but YOUR Will be done!( Luke 22:42) Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God's love for us! (Romans 5:8) Don’t allow a person (Satan), place or thing keep you from God's plan for you. God’s plan for us is that we increase and multiply in everything good. Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence! (2 Corinthians 5:17) No matter what has happened in your past or the negativi...

If God Brought You To It, God's WILLING & ABLE To Bring You Through It ! You can go ahead and praise God in advance! All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. [regardless of circumstances]! (Proverbs 15:15) Many evils confront the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all! (Psalm 34:19) Giving Thanks Always! for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; (Ephesians 5:20) Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. (Philippians 4:11) So often, many focus on what they have and forget who they are in Christ! The two are not related at all what we have (or don't have) has nothing to do with who we are! The Word says that we are kings and priests and so it is! Solomon wrote, in Proverbs 15:15, "a merry heart has a continual feast!" But w...

Christ has freed us so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. Therefore, be firm [in this freedom], and don't become slaves again! (Galatians 5:1) If the Son sets you free, you will be absolutely free! (John 8:36) You Will Know The Truth, And The Truth Will Set You Free! (John 8:32) Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. (Joshua 1:8) As we read and meditate on God's Word, we sow seeds into our life that gives us the ability to live a lifestyle of freedom, each and every day! However, just knowing the “Truth” is not enough, but, in order to live a life of freedom every day, we must actively and purposely declare God’s Word. The scripture tells us, “a body that doesn't breathe is dead. In the same way faith that does nothing is dead.” (James 2:26) For that reason, we must apply the Word of God to every situation and believe the L...

Keep Your Head Up, Strength Will Come! I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. (Psalm 121:1-2) God is our place of safety. He gives us strength, always ready to help in times of trouble! (Psalm 46:1) The Strength Of Those Who Wait With Hope In The LORD Will Be Renewed! They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won't become weary. They will walk and won't grow tired! (Isaiah 40:31) "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you!” So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:5-6) We don’t have to worry, when trouble comes our way, because we serve a God with a "Big" resume! If God has made a way before, if God has ever opened a door, if God has ever healed your body, because God woke you up this morning, there is no reason for God to be re-interviewed, because God Is Fai...