Pastor Jacob Franklin

Dear Children, You Belong To God. So You Have Won The Victory Over These People, Because The One Who Is In You Is Greater Than The One Who Is In The World ! (1 John 4:4) 1st John chapter 4 verses 2-4 teaches us many valuable lessons: In this world, there are 2 forces in existence, the one in you (God) and the one in this world (Satan). The spirit of the antichrist (Satan) and the spirit of God belong to opposite sides and are at war each and every day, however we’re able to overcome the world, because Christ who lives inside of us is greater than anything or anyone in this world. Yes, God is in Heaven, but His Holy Spirit lives in you. Christ in you is greater than fear, greater than any problem, greater than any struggle, greater than any attack from the devil, greater than anything you will ever face! Embrace this truth and you will succeed! God’s Word To You : “You won't succeed by might or by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Armies.!" (Zechariah 4:6) Pray ...

God Can Handle It! Give All Your Worries And Cares To God, For He Cares For You ! (1 Peter 5:7) It is eternally and infinitely better to be in the hands of God than any other hand any day. If it’s healing, “by His strips you are already healed!” (Isaiah 53:4-5) Financially, “God will supply all your needs from His riches in glory!” (Philippians 4:19) Unforgiveness, “ if you forgive people their wrongdoing, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well !” (Matthew 6:14) If your enemy has come up against you, “when the enemy comes in like a flood, the wind of the LORD lifts a standard against him and drives him!” (Isaiah 59:19) When we find ourselves facing obstacles and life’s challenges, there is nothing more effective or important than to be in the hands of God. God wants you to cast all your cares upon Him—not just some, but all your cares. He wants both your big and small cares. Earth has no sickness, pain, conflict or defeat that Christ cannot give you victory over! I don’t know ...

Blessed Are Those Who Trust In The LORD And Have Made The LORD Their Hope And Confidence ! (Psalm 34:8) The scripture teaches us in Ephesians 1:3, “God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus.” In Romans 8:32 we read, “God freely gives us the things that we need. We do not have to earn them.” 1Samuel 26:23 teaches us, “The LORD rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness.” Living faithfully and righteous is not just attending church, reading our Bibles etc… Living righteous and faithfully is a lifestyle that requires changes and choices to be made daily. If you do not practice the disciplines of a Christian life, you can’t expect to harvest the blessings of the Kingdom of God. You have to become sick and tired of being sick and tired, before you will aggressively pursue God’s best. You have to have a holy dissatisfaction with mediocrity, before you can experience all that God has for you. It doesn’t happen accidentally or automatically. If you don’t...

He Will Not Let You Fall. Your Protector Will Not Slumber. Indeed, The Protector Of Israel Does Not Rest Or Sleep ! (Psalm 121:-4) My seven year old, Leigha and I were having a conversation late yesterday and I mentioned to her I needed to go to bed. She said, “God has a lot of children and He has a lot of children to watch over.” My response was, “Yes He does and He never sleeps.” Leigha said, “Wow, He never sleeps?” I remained awake with her for another 20 minutes or so, but that’s beside the point. My point is, just as amazed as she was about the fact God never sleeps, it reminded me that’s the wonderful thing about being a child of God, is knowing no matter what, we’re never alone. God has promised in His Word, He will never leave us or forsake us. He will go with us to the ends of the world. Even in the darkest of hours, our God is with us; in the lowest valleys God is there, always faithful, watchful and He never sleeps! God’s Word To You : “I Am With You And Will Watch O...

Stand Still And Watch How The LORD Will Deliver You Today! (Exodus 14:13) God does not want you to depend on a particular solution; He wants you to depend on Him. Asking for God's help in all situations is a very important part of our relationship with Him. When you ask for God to help, you are indirectly saying that you trust Him and that you need Him. You’re admitting your weakness and acknowledging His strength. You are submitting and surrendering to Him. Satan will try and attack your mind to keep you living in hopelessness with thoughts of fear, anger and overwhelming questions: “Where is your God now? You prayed until you had no tears left. You fasted. You stood on promises. You trusted.” All of these devices have been the plans of Satan for centuries, but I encourage you to continue to trust and give God the glory, He Won’t Fail You! (Matthew 27:45-46, Matthew 4:4) God’s Word To You: “I Am Your God. I Will Strengthen You And Help You. I Will Hold You Up With My Vi...

In All Your Ways Submit To Him & He Will Make Your Paths Straight!  (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) As the Lord made a clear and dry path for the children of Israel, you being one of His children, He will do the same for you! (Psalm 66:6, Exodus 14:29) Through frustration, heartache, delay and difficulty, you may not see how it’s going to work out for you physically, financially, emotionally etc…, but if you trust God in faith by submitting to His will, it will work out for your good! You may not quite understand what and how God is going to do it, but be patient, because God knows what’s best for you and God knows what He’s doing. The Lord will make a way in hard times, in the wilderness and in what appears impossible! Be encouraged and trust God! If God brought you to it, then He’ll bring you through it just as He did with the children of Israel! You’ve come this far by faith! God hasn’t brought you this far just to leave you! God’s Word To You : "I'm giving you My peace. I don...

Don’t Be Misled: No One Makes A Fool Of God. Whatever You Plant Is What You'll Harvest ! (Galatians 6:7 MSG) The scripture above is both a warning and an encouragement. The beginning teaches us in the original text, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked.” Mocking the Lord includes laughing or sneering at His commandments and being arrogant and proud toward Him. Some people think that if they don’t believe in God, it doesn’t matter what the Bible says, but whether spiritual principles are accepted or denied, they apply to everyone. Every choice we make has a consequence, so you must ask yourself the question, “What am I sowing? You are sowing something. What is it? You will harvest exactly what you’re sowing. What you put in is what you will get out. Many only think naturally, as it relates to sowing and reaping, but if you are not regular in public worship; if you do not spend time daily in the word and prayer; if you do not practice tithing and sacrificial giving; if you do no...