Pastor Jacob Franklin

You Will Always Harvest Whatever You Plant! (Galatians 6:7) Encourage one another and edify, strengthen, build up one another, just as you are doing! (1 Thessalonians 5:11) Encouragement is a special ministry to hurting souls. We do not always have to agree with one another, even if a person doesn’t act respectfully and uplift us. However, as Christians, we’re instructed in Hebrews 3:13 to encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that no one is hardened by sin's deception. We should take joy in the fact that we’re able to encourage others in many different ways, whether it’s encouragement of faith or encouragement for an achievement or a goal met. I encourage you to take just a minute out of your day each day to offer someone a word of encouragement, they may need it more than you realize. You sow it today; it will come back to you! God’s Word To You : “We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things!” (Hebrews 10:24 G...

Wait On The LORD: Be Of Good Courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD ! ( Psalm 27:14) When times get rough and promises are delayed, most people lower their expectations. As a result, they settle for less than God’s best. It’s during times of uncertainty when faith really matters. The word of God in Hebrews 10:23 speak to us when it says, “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for He is faithful that promised.” God is faithful, even when it doesn’t happen when we hoped it would happen or even when it seems like it’s not going to happen. No one has to believe in you, but you have to believe in yourself. You can make it, because you have God in you and greater is He that is in you than the challenges you face. I encourage you not to get discouraged, but continue to press forward, knowing your best is not behind you; it's straight ahead! (Philippians 3:14) God’s Word To You : “I am the LORD! If I say it, it will happen. Ther...

The Vision Will Still Happen At The Appointed Time ! It hurries toward its goal. It won't be a lie. If it's delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It Won't Be Late ! (Habakkuk 2:3) Whatever delays or struggles we’re going through we need to remember that we’re going through it; if we are faithful, it is not our destination. Life has a tendency to park in uncomfortable places such as: delayed healing, financial difficulty, business or career delays, finding the right mate, etc…, however, we must continue to believe in faith—it shall come to pass! (Deuteronomy 28) Whether it’s one minute or one year, the waiting room or the delivery room, those who put their trust in God, will never be ashamed! (Romans 10:11) I encourage you not to get discouraged, but choose to push past what you see and feel, so you can receive the divine greatness God has predestined for you! (Galatians 6:9) God’s Word To You : “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take...

Everyone Who Is Born From God Has Won The Victory Over The World! (1 John 5:4a) Everyone who confesses openly their faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God, the one who came to this world in flesh and blood, comes from God and belongs to God. Everyone who refuses to confess faith in Jesus Christ has nothing in common with God and this is the spirit of antichrist. If you’re a born again believer, you come from God and belong to God. You’ve already won a big victory, because the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world! (1 John 4:2-6) I encourage you to continue to fix your eyes on Jesus and keep the faith! Our faith is what gives us the victory in this world! (1 John 5:4b) God’s Word To You : "I've told you this so that My peace will be with you. In this world you'll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33) Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, I thank you for the power and the victory you’ve given me as your child! My desire is ...

God Is Able To Make Every Grace Overflow To You, So That In Every Way, Always Having Everything You Need, You May Excel In Every Good Work ! (2 Corinthians 9:8 HCSB) As Christians the Bible tells us we will experience afflictions, but during those rough journeys in life, we must always remember we serve an almighty God who has overcame everything in this world and has too given us the victory and power to overcome and succeed! (John 16:33) Many don't expect good things to come out of terrible circumstances, however, as you continue to place your focus and trust in God; he will work it all out for your good! (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to believe God’s favor will bring you tangible results, people will show you kindness and doors of opportunity will open for you, resulting in the abundance of grace God has promised and your success! God’s Word To You : “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you h...

Words Kill, Words Give Life; They're Either Poison Or Fruitful—You Choose ! (Proverbs 18:21 MSG) The most essential characteristic of a Christian’s life is faith. Faith is not faith, until faith is at work in us, as the scripture explains in James 2:26, “A body that doesn't breathe is dead. In the same way faith that does nothing is dead.” Faith comes alive and active in our lives, when we encounter real life situations, but continue to stand in faith and speak the Word of God. Faith comes alive, when we trust and believe God for manifestation, even when we cannot see it! (Hebrews 11:1) Faith speaks to things which do not exist as though it can and will exist! (Romans 4:17)   As Christians, we’re not intimidated by test, trials or troubles in sight, because we walk by faith and not by sight! (2 Corinthians 5:7) I encourage you no matter what you’re facing to speak healing, harvest, restoration, deliverance, life, etc…, believing this is not your place of failure and defeat, but...

You Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You! (Philippians 4:13) “All Things” that we do and celebrate comes from the struggles, test and trials of life. Only our actions towards these events determine our successes or failures. To say "all things" the importance is not on what "you or I can do," but it’s the Holy Spirit, Christ who lives in us! “All Things” can be accomplished if our reliance is on God who supplies everything we need to carry out His plan for our life. (Romans 8:28-29) I encourage you to motivate yourself, say “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!” Do not fear failure, think the best and not the worst and go in the strength of the LORD and in the power of His Might! (Ephesians 6:10) God’s Word To You: “My Grace Is Sufficient For You, My Power Is Made Perfect In Weakness!" (2 Corinthians 12:9) Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, I ask you to strengthen me, strengthen my faith and release your power, as I walk ...