Pastor Jacob Franklin

“Press Toward The Mark For The Prize Of The High Calling Of God In Christ Jesus!” (Philippians 3:14) In this scripture, Apostle Paul knew the power of focusing on his God given assignment when he said, “I press toward the mark...” Broken focus will cause certain defeat in your life. You must always stay alert! Enemies and warfare are sent into your life to break your focus. (1 Peter 5:8) People of vision see God and His promises and they’re not focused on the behavior and customs of this world. They allow God to transform them in their thinking and actions. (Habakkuk 2:3, Romans 12:1-3) It’s too easy to quit and say, “This is too hard or impossible” and walk away, but it takes faith to press on to victory! #Greater Is He Within You! (1 John 4:4) #God will help you do what you cannot not do in your natural for His Glory—you make spiritual progress! (2 Corinthians 12:9) #Keep It Moving & Never Give Up! (Numbers 13)  “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to...

Spiritual growth consists of: increasing knowledge and understanding of God's Word, increasing faith and trusting in God, while decreasing sinful nature. (Hosea 4:6) The thief, satan, comes only to steal, kill and destroy; but God sent His son, Jesus, so that we may have life and have it in all its fullness! (John 10:10, John 3:16-17) I encourage you, when it seems all odds are against you and nothing is working in your favor, to believe; all things will work together for your good, according to His purpose! (Romans 8:28) #Stand In Faith—The LORD Is Fighting For You! So Be Still! (Exodus 14:14 GWT) “Stand Still & See What I Will Do To Save You Today!” (Exodus 14:13 GWT) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Lord, I surrender all to You this day. I stand in faith, placing all trust and hope in You, believing through You—victory is mine! (1 Corinthians 15:57) I humbly pray this prayer, in Jesus' Name, Amen. Never forget, in all circumstances, God loves you and you are extreme...

Everyone Who Is Born From God Has Won The Victory Over The World! (1 John 5:4) Yes, Christ has won our present and future victory at Calvary! (John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Romans 8:34) This is important to know, because as you battle with the trials, God has already won the victory! While we're struggling with the cares of today, God is already hard at work providing solutions and possibilities for what we’ll face tomorrow! (Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:28) #Christ has defeated everything in this world and has placed ALL things under His authority. #All who believe can walk in the victory of Christ’s power! (John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 15:27, John 14:12) #Our Victory Is Already Won! (1 John 5:4)    "The mountains may move and the hills may shake, but My love and faithfulness will never depart from 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, Isaiah 5...

Thank You For Your Service and sacrifice to our great nation! To the soldiers on the battlefield, I pray continued success, safety, peace, comfort and strength, to you, your family and friends you left behind, as they await your safe return. To The Fallen Soldiers: “Greater Love Has No One Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends!” (John 15:13) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord! (Romans 8:38-39) Pray This Prayer With Me: Father I pray that You will bless every soldier and their families past and present of the United States Armed Forces. I ask that You bring healing and comfort to those who suffer from sickness, injury or death of a loved one. I humbly pray, in Jesus' name, amen. Have a great Veteran’s Day! Never forget, in all circum...

In order to move forward into the preordained greater God has for you, it’s important that you don’t lose focus and run in such a way to win the prize! (Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 9:24) It’s easy instead of running the race with faith, patience and determination, to run away from situations that are frustrating or seemingly impossible. In the race of life, we will have hurdles, twists, turns, ups and downs, but it prepares us for greater and reveals to us the greatness of God within us! (Matthew 24:13, 1 John 4:4) I encourage you to endure until the end, even if you’re not the fastest or the strongest runner—God has greater for you! (Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 24:13, Hebrews 11:39-40) “Forget what happened in the past, and do not dwell on events from long ago. I am going to do something new. It’s already happening. Don't you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land!” (Isaiah 43:18-19 GWT) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me...

Our LORD Is Great & His Power Is Great! There Is No Limit To His Understanding! (Psalm 147:5) When life has you wondering, “How can God fit the broken pieces of suffering into a hopeful future and work this out for my good?” (Romans 8:28, 1 John 5:4, 2 Corinthians 1:20) As you let ALL go and let God, God uses the broken pieces, to demonstrate His Power, for a major breakthrough! I encourage you to NEVER quit and lose heart of the greater God has prepared for you! (1 Corinthians 2:9) Refuse to give thought to aborting the dream you have carried for so long. You are a child of the Most High God, and that which the Lord has started in you will be completed. (Romans 4:21) “Nothing is too hard for Me!” (Jeremiah 32:27) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD thank You for being the unwavering anchor of my soul. I thank You for defeating the enemy of this world, rendering satan powerless and me powerful to receive victory as Your child! (John 16:33) I humbly pray and I give you alon...

Whoever Wants To Be The Most Important Person Must Take The Last Place &Be A Servant To Everyone Else.(Mark 9:35 GWT) This scripture gives us direction on how to rise to the top—we must remain humble. How do we remain humble? Serve. As we go throughout our day, we should look for opportunities to serve others. Humility is a prerequisite for Christians and necessary if we desire the blessings and the entering into the Kingdom of God. (Philippians 4:19, Matthew 5:3) In Matthew 20:28, just as Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve, we too must we commit ourselves to serving others. If you desire promotion, elevation, favor, I encourage you to remain humble—God will exalt you at the proper time! (1 Peter 5:5-6) “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be honored!” (Matthew 23:12) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, I choose today to serve You and others. Renew within me daily a heart overflowing with love for You, so my tongue and ...