Pastor Jacob Franklin

The Faithful Love Of The LORD Never Ends! His Mercies Never Cease! (Lamentations 3:22 NLT) Facing tragedy or life’s storms alone can seem extremely difficult. A mature faith recognizes—we’re never alone. ( Deuteronomy 31:6) A mature faith knows God is not the author of suffering and evil in this world, God is not the one who inflicts illness, who orchestrates violence, injustice, depression or tragedy. During difficult times, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and uneasiness can easily creep into our minds. Whenever these emotions occur, we must never forget—God’s hand is there to guide us; His strength is there to support us and show us we’re never out of His reach! (Psalms 23) In John 16:33, Jesus encourages us, “In this world you will have many trials and sorrows, but remain encouraged—I have overcome the world!" “When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a...

We Must Run The Race That Lies Ahead Of Us And Never Give Up ! (Hebrews 12:1 GWT) It’s easy instead running the race with patience, to run away from situations that are hard or seemingly impossible. In the race of life, we will have hurdles, twists, turns, ups and downs. It's always easier to quit, but it takes faith to press on to the finish line. (Philippians 3:14) Children of God we must always remember—we serve an omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (ever-present) and an omnipotent (all-powerful) God who specializes in the impossible! (Jeremiah 32:27) Moreover, our omnipotent God is great within us! (1 John 4:4) I encourage you, even if you’re not the fastest or the strongest runner, to endure until the end! (Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 24:13) You will be rewarded for your faithfulness! (1 Samuel 26:23) "Pray all the time and never give up!" (Luke 18:1) "I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake or let you down!” (Hebrews 13:5) ~ God Pray Thi...

As the LORD went before the Children of Israel, by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them and by night a pillar of fire to give them light, so they could travel both day and night—He is the same God of this generation that can and will go before us and see us through anything! (Exodus 13:21) During seemingly endless sickness, constant loneliness, nonstop difficulty, satan tries to fill our minds with thoughts of fear, defeat and hopelessness. Whenever satan comes in at all directions against us, we have to continue to lift up the shield of faith, destroying every argument that sets itself up against the knowledge of God’s Word. (Ephesians 6:16, 2 Corinthians 10:5) I encourage you to proclaim the knowledge of God’s Word over every situation, even if you don’t have the money and you don‘t know where it’s coming from, “My God shall supply all my needs!”(Philippians 4:19) Even if it seems like you’ve seen more sick days than well, “By His strips I am healed!” (Isaiah 53:5) Even if you feel ...

Our Lord Is Great, And His Power Is Great ! There Is No Limit To His Understanding! (Psalm 147:5) God stretches the northern sky over empty space and hangs the earth on nothing! He holds the water in His thick clouds, and the clouds don't [even] split under its [weight]! (Job 26:7-8) When tragedy strikes, it’s easy to doubt God and look at circumstances as a setback, but it’s during those moments we must walk by faith holding tight to God’s promises—trusting and knowing God is faithful! (1 John 5:4, 2 Corinthians 1:20) God has made promises for you that are bigger and better than your current circumstances. God is omnipotent—all-powerful and He is great within you! (1 John 4:4) When life has you wondering, “How can God truly fit the broken pieces of suffering into a hopeful future and work this out for good?” (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to wait in faith remembering—Nothing Is Too Hard For God and everything God has promised is coming in His perfect timing!  “Nothing is too h...

Seek The Kingdom Of God First Above All Else & Live Righteously! God Will Give You Everything You Need ! (Matthew 6:33) As important as it is to prosper, what’s most important is our soul prospering and having a personal relationship with God. (3 John 1:2) Most certainly, the Lord wants to open every window of Heaven and pour out a blessing, both spiritual and natural! (Malachi 3:10) When we put God and His kingdom first, our lives find the proper balance and we never have to worry about missing out on anything good. I encourage you to let Jesus Christ be at the forefront of your thoughts and the guide of your footsteps. Everything else will fall right in place—He promises! (Jeremiah 29:11) “I will bless you! I will make your name great and you will be a blessing to others!” (Genesis 12:2) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : LORD, as I make Your kingdom and Your righteousness my priority daily, I thank You for Your continual blessings. I choose to put You first, I surrender all...

The Righteous Person Faces Many Troubles, But The LORD Comes To The Rescue Each Time! (Psalm 34:19 GWT) Whether you’re experiencing the effects of this troubled economy, trouble on your job, trouble in your home or maybe trouble in your body, God promises to come to your rescue every time. Whatever the difficulty, you can fill in the blank and God will respond without failure! (Deuteronomy 7:9) God loves you and He cares for you, you’ll get through this, your chapter does not end here. I encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus and press forward—God has greater for your future! (Jeremiah 29:11) “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will not leave you until I have done all I have promised you!" (Genesis 28:15) ~ God Pray this prayer with me: Father, I thank You for being an omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (ever-present) and an omnipotent (all-powerful) God! I thank You for the past, present and future victory You have preordained for me for Your glory!...

Greater The Test—Greater The Testimony! “Be very happy when you are tested in different ways, knowing that the testing of your faith develops perseverance! Let perseverance finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing!” (James 1:2-4) Perseverance means no matter what's going on, be persistent, keep at it, keep trying, stick with it and never give up! I encourage you, even if you have to put up with all types of aggravation and difficulty for a moment, to take this word from 1 Peter 1:6-7 MSG to heart: “Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through suffering comes out proved genuine. When Jesus wraps this all up, it's your faith, not your gold that God will have on display as evidence of His Victory!” “Stand Still And See What The LORD Will Do To Save You Today!” "Be still, and know that I am God!” (Exodus 14:13, Psalm 46:10) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, thank You for Your strength and power ...