Pastor Jacob Franklin

Our Lord, Our Savior & Our King ! A child has been born for us, to us a son is given… He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace! (Isaiah 9:6) The Greatest Gift Ever Given , by the greatest gift-giver of all, our wonderful God and Father! Come, Let's Worship And Bow Down! Let's kneel in front of the LORD, our maker! (Psalm 95:6) To Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all people, nations and languages should serve Him; His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom one that shall not be destroyed! (Daniel 7:14) God’s Word To You : “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” (Romans 14:11) “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 Pray this prayer with me : Father, on this day as the wise men searched for the star, I too seek to worship You. Thank Yo...

God loved the world this way: He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not die but will have eternal life! (John 3:16) This Is Love ! God loved us and sent His Son to be the payment for our sins! (1 John 4:10) Jesus Is The Best Gift! No Other Gift Can Compare ! Society has failed to really focus on the true meaning for this season. It’s all about Jesus! Christmas is not about spending ourselves into the poor house, but celebrating Jesus' Holy birth. We give gifts not to receive a gift, but to remind us of the gift of Jesus! God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us! (Romans 5:8) God’s Word To You : I am the living bread that came from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever! (John 6:51) Pray this prayer with me : Father, I thank You for this wonderful season to celebrate Your wonderful birth! I give You alone the glory honor and praise, because truly You are the reason for this season! ...

God Is Able To Do Exceeding Abundantly Above All That We Ask Or THINK , according to His Power that works in us! (Ephesians 3:20) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand! (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT) God’s Plan Is A Plan For Peace And Not Disaster, Plans To Give You A Future Filled With Hope ! (Jeremiah 29:11) Don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes! (Matthew 6:34 MSG) If you want your current and future circumstances to improve, it’s necessary to change what you think and see yourself to be. In order to change your life, you must consistently think, speak words of faith and take actions that are in line with your “God” given identity. You have a choice to change your current situation today, but it first starts in your mind, “your th...

Don’t Let Evil Get The Best Of You; Get The Best Of Evil By Doing Good ! (Romans 12:21 MSG) Merciless (wicked) people make plots against good (righteous) people and snarl like animals, but the Lord laughs and knows their time is coming soon! (Psalm 37:12-13 CEV) Do Not Be Preoccupied With Evildoers ! Do not envy those who do wicked things. They will quickly dry up like grass and wither away like green plants. (Psalm 37:1-2 GWT) The previous verses explain the way we overcome evil is through good, not justice! When we decide to take revenge and pay back evil for evil, we create a vicious cycle of evil that never stops. Revenge is an emotional rush to create a little pay back. In the short term it’s fun and rewarding, but in the long run revenge dishonors God. If we respond to bad with bad, we lose. Not only do we lose, but we miss God’s mark, we lose the opportunity to potentially bring the other person to God and His forgiveness. When someone treats you badly (evil), show them what...

The Blessing Of The LORD Establishes Wealth, And Difficulty Does Not Accompany It! (Proverbs 10:22 ISV) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and God will give you everything you need! (Matthew 6:33 NLT) Every Good And Perfect Gift Comes From Above ! (James 1:17) In the midst of tragic death, the economy, job insecurity, relationship difficulties, when things get tough etc… it’s easy to become worried and say how is this going to turn out or how could something good come out of this? Jesus knew this. He knew in the first century that we in the twenty-first century would suffer the same challenges and difficulties that His friends and family were facing and He gave us this word of encouragement: “Stop looking at all that threatens you and focus on God. Do not look for a way out of difficulty and challenge, but seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and God will give you everything you need!” (Matthew 6:33) Whether it’s comfort, healing, a job or a comp...

With Man It Is Impossible, But Not With God! Everything Is Possible With God ! (Mark 10:27) God has the final say in every situation in our lives and He will never allow a believer to remain defeated, surely not when His Son has already paid the price to bring abundant life! (John 10:10) Everything Is Possible To The One Who Believes! (Mark 9:23) God never calls us to do what we can; He calls us to do what He can! “[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us!” (Ephesians 3:20 NIV) As you continue to believe, you will surely see God move! "Only Believe!" (Mark 5:36) Until you act in faith, your faith is useless. “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” (James 2:17) The moment you act in faith, you invite God to move on your behalf. Today He’s waiting for you to act so that He can respond! God’s Word To You : “Every valley will be raised. Every mountain and hill ...

If He Had Not Been Merciful, We Would Have Been Destroyed ! The LORD can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. Deep in my heart I say, "The LORD is all I need; I can depend on Him!" (Lamentations 3:22-24 CEV) God's Grace Is Sufficient ! (2 Corinthians 12:9) Sometimes it is tough to hang in there. Tragic news, delayed answers, unfulfilled dreams, disappointing outcomes; it is easy to get discouraged. But God knows what we are going through. He invites us to share our cares with Him. We can call upon God’s great love, goodness and mercy to sustain us. (Psalm 55:22) Between these major categories, life can get very complicated. If God feels very far away today, unconcerned and out of the picture, hear a word of encouragement from hundreds of years ago: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go!" (Joshua 1:9) We do not deserve to be loved by God as much as we are loved. Yet,...