Pastor Jacob Franklin

Remain Faithful! God Is Willing & Able To Fulfill Ever Promise To You ! Let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing, if we don't give up! (Galatians 6:9) Humble Yourself Under The Mighty Power Of God, And At The Right Time He Will Lift You Up In Honor ! (1 Peter 5:6)In times of confusion, hardship or pain, there is one thing we can do that guarantees results. As we humble ourselves before God, we receive God's Grace ~Unmerited Favor~ to flow freely in our lives. 'Humbling ourselves' is plainly submitting and yielding totally and completely to God. It's saying and showing God we’re willing to do anything and go anywhere, knowing God cares for us. In order for God to take control, we must let go of the past, be quick to forgive, never hold grudges, live in love and put all trials and tribulations in His hands. Cast aside every care and make touching God our only desire. Give Him our plans, our desir...

“ The LORD Grants Favor And Honor. He Does Not Hold Back Any Blessing From Those Who Walk Uprightly !” (Psalm 84:11) "Every Word of God has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to Him for protection!   (Proverbs 30:5) God Holds Victory In Store For The Upright, He Is A Shield To Them That Walk Uprightly ! (Proverbs 2:7) Many think, but I'm not upright, I did that same old sin again! Therefore I can't stand on this verse, because I know I'm not upright." Others think, "I faithfully attend church, tithe, pray an hour a day, confess the Word and never watch R-rated movies. Compared to others, I am walking uprightly before God." Both of these attitudes are completely wrong. Both focus on self and not Jesus. The Good News (The Gospel) tells us how God makes us right in His sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, "It is through faith that a righteous person has life!" (Romans 1:17) Live b...

Blessed Are Those Who Endure, When They Are Tested! When They Pass The Test, They Will Receive The Crown Of Life That God Has Promised To Those Who Love Him ! (James 1:12) Don't allow what you're going through, discourage or distract you away from God’s plan for you! (Romans 8:28) No matter what’s ahead, stay focused on God!   My Brothers And Sisters, Be Very Happy When You Are Tested In Different Ways ! Knowing this, 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 persistence, continue, keep at it, keep on trying, stick with it, never give up, etc...! I know how great this makes you feel, even though you have to put up with every kind of aggravation in the meantime. Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through this suffering comes out proved genuine. When Jesus wraps this...

W e Can't Allow Ourselves To Get Tired Of Living The Right Way. Certainly, Each Of Us Will Receive [Everlasting Life] At The Proper Time, If We Don't Give Up ! (Galatians 6:9) The strength of those who wait with hope in the LORD will be renewed. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won't become weary. They will walk and won't grow tired! (Isaiah 40:31) I t's Never Over, Until God Says So! Don't stop praying, don't stop believing don’t stop fighting, etc… Trust, all things work together for the good of those who love God-those whom He has called according to His plan! (Romans 8:28) It Is Finished! In John 19:30b, it is finished meant: the work of man's deliverance and recovery is now completed. Jesus' life was not taken from Him by man, but freely given up, as an offering unto God “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Revelation 22:13) Everything begins and ends with Christ &...

Weeping May Last Through The Night, But Joy Comes With The Morning! (Psalm 30:5) Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine! (2 Corinthians 4:17) Count It All Joy! …when you are tested in different ways. knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't lack anything! (James 1:4) If you’re hurting today, if it feels as if God has forgotten about you, you can cast all your worries and cares upon Him "because He cares for you!" (1 Peter 5:7) We are precious in the Eyes of God! If God feels far away from you on today, get closer to God, by praying and seeking His Word and know that He will come closer to you in response. (James 4:8) As you trust God’s Word, through times of difficulty, God will give you a crown instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of [tears of] grief and clothes of praise, inst...

I Know The Plans That I Have For You, Declares The LORD. They Are Plans For Peace And Not Disaster, Plans To Give You A Future Filled With Hope! (Jeremiah 29:11) The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him! (Nahum 1:7) The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives! (Psalm 37:23) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man . (Psalm 118:8) In order for us to walk in the supernatural blessings of God, we have to determine it's going to be God's way or no way at all. God’s way is always the way of faith, because without faith it is impossible to please Him. (Hebrews 11:6) There are times our solutions will be the easy way out or there will be a quick or temporary fix. To walk according to God’s Word is not always quick and easy, however it is always the way that gets lasting results. Our commitment to God is a choice. In order to walk in total commitment to Christ, the door...

Let The Weak Say, "I Am Strong !" (Joel 3:10) In our weakest moments, God’s Power is at work in us, as a result, we become strong in the Lord, relying on His Mighty Strength! (Ephesians 6:10) When You’re Weak, Then You Are Strong ! (2 Corinthians 12:10) A weakness can come in many forms: financial difficulties, marital problems, relationship problems, loss of job, loss of a loved one, mental frustration, health problems, an anger problem, insecurity, family chaos etc... Whatever your weakness may be or how much it increases in the days ahead, never forget, “Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion, but those who trust in the LORD will find new strength! (Isaiah 40:30) What is trust? Trust is: faith, belief, hope, confidence, expectation, etc…The scripture is clear when it says, “anyone and everyone whose trust is in the LORD,” “God's Spirit will help them, in their weakness!” (Romans 8:26) We don't have to have all the answ...