Pastor Jacob Franklin

Those Who Trust In The LORD Will Renew Their Strength; They Will Soar On Wings Like Eagles; They Will Run And Not Grow Weary; They Will Walk And Not Faint ! (Isaiah 40:31) One of the hardest moments in life is the space between believing God’s promise and receiving the fulfillment of that promise. When things don't go according to our plans, it’s normal to feel disappointment, but we must be careful not to lose confidence in God’s promises based on the way we feel. (Hebrews 10:35) Satan desires to fill our minds with negative thoughts and emotions that cause us to feel down, discouraged, and he tries to pull us down spiritually, emotionally, financially and in every way he can. But Jesus is our LORD, a shield around us, the lifter of our head! (Psalm 3:3) Jesus came to give us righteousness, peace and joy on the Holy Spirit! (Romans 14:17) During dark, hard times of waiting—hold tight to God’s promises. Believe you will see the goodness of the LORD! (Psalm 27:13 GWT)   Believe the ...

His Favor Lasts A Lifetime ! (Psalm 30:5) Every follower of Christ should have an understanding of the word grace. Grace is unmerited favor.   Unmerited means: undeserved, unfair or unearned. If we had to earn grace, we could lose it and some may never get it in the first place. If some way we received salvation because of what we’ve done, it wouldn’t be grace. (Ephesians 2:4-9)   It would be fair wages or a rightful reward. Think of a moment of when you were in a difficult place or maybe you're in one now. You thought you might lose it, but had the peace and comfort through Christ that surpassed all understanding! (Philippians 4:7) You were going through, yet your heart and mind was intact. When people around you were going under, by some miracle God held you together. Your strength came from Grace! (2 Corinthians 12:9) God not only gave you grace to strengthen you, but He gave you grace to prosper you in every area you have a need! (2 Corinthians 9:8) I encourage you, w...

Give All Your Worries And Cares To God, For He Cares For You ! (1 Peter 5:7 NLT, Matthew 6:34 MSG) Every day, we have to decide who’s going to be in control of our lives. Proverbs 3:6 GWT teaches, “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths smooth.” Daily seeing God’s absolute power and control over every detail of our lives develops within us unshakeable confidence. God is able to do just what He pleases—He is Sovereign!  Nothing takes Him takes Him by surprise—He is Omniscient!   Nothing overwhelms Him—He is Omnipotent! Whatever is happening in your life, no matter how difficult—It’s not out of control.  As long as it’s in God’s hands—The God who loves you is controlling it! (Jeremiah 29:11) God is on His throne where He always has been and always will be—He has guaranteed He will work everything out for your good and His glory! (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to rest in God’s promises. “ Let go of your concerns ! Then you will know that I am God....

The Psalmist David speaks to God’s people in the Psalm 37 when He says, “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” If we read further, David tells us, “Their children will be a blessing.” Righteousness in short means, “Good standings with God.” Romans 4:3 tells us, “Abraham believed God and God counted him as righteous because of his faith." My point is: seeking God’s way by faith is the first step to living in a way that God will not only bless you, but because of your obedience—your child(ren) will be a blessing. If you have a heart to be on the right path, your ears ought to perk up when the Word of God says, “He leads me in paths of righteousness.” Psalm 23:3 Literally it means—paths that lead to joy, peace, blessing and favor. I encourage you to continually make the choice daily to align and position yourself by seeking the kingdom of God, so that in all things at all times, you will have all that you need! (2...

In the book of Hebrews 10:24-25, the writer points out we should find ways to stir up one another to love and good works—encouraging one another. The writer made it clear that this process starts not by expecting others to do for us, but by considering how we may lovingly call out and challenge others to love and good works. As we hold each other accountable, we not only share with each other how we’re doing or of God’s greatness in us, but we also push each other to do better! (Genesis 4:9, Revelation 12:11) We do not always have to agree with one another, even if a person doesn’t act respectfully. 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. 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 know. You sow it today; it will come back someday soon! (Galatians 6:7) “In this w...

“ I Know The Plans That I Have For You.   They ‘re Plans For Peace & Not Disaster—Plans To Give You A Future Filled With Hope !” (Jeremiah 29:11 GWT)   ~ God God always has great plans for the future of those who are His. God’s plans for us are based in love immediate and eternal for our total well-being. (John 3:16) His plans for us are not for disaster or evil. Just because you experience troubling times or you’re exposed to evil, doesn’t mean God has changed His mind about you or He’s mad at you. 1 Peter 5:8 NLT instructs us to, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.” Although we may experience difficulty while walking in God’s plans, God’s plans take us away from evil, using our problems for our promotion, while working everything out for our good! (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to trust God has begun a good work within ...

The Lord God Is Our Strength ! (Habakkuk 3:19 AMP) No one can escape the pressures of life and only God knows every detail of the roads we travel, everything that has happened and everything that will happen along the way. Everyone needs the Lord and we’re nothing without Him. The sooner we as humans learn this truth—the more we will experience His power and strength. Our strength is not within ourselves or our ability, our jobs, our health, our money, our family, our homes, because those things will fail us at some point; however our strength is in Christ who has everlasting strength. (Philippians 4:19)  Isaiah 40:29-31 teaches, “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”   We can learn this wisdom the easy way or the hard way—we can continue living struggling our way through life in our own will or we can choose to run to God’s embrace and receive His strength and power during times of weakness. There is an unlimited greatness of Go...