Pastor Jacob Franklin

God Opposes The Arrogant, But Gives Grace To The Humble ! Therefore, humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time He may exalt you! (1 Peter 5:5-6 ISV) Promotion Comes From God ! Promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. It is God who judges: He brings one down, He exalts another. (Psalm 75:6-7) Whether it’s promotion in ministry or business, spiritual or secular, God decides when promotion comes, who gets promoted, how the promotion comes and where the promotion comes. Man operates by feelings: Man will put you up today and cast you down tomorrow, but if God promotes you, He promotes you so He can receive the glory. When we have no doubt that God loves us and has a wonderful plan for our life, it makes it easier to yield everything to God completely. (Jeremiah 29:11) On today, believe everything God does is for your good, protection and happiness! If you’re humble, you can rest sure God Will Exalt You! (Romans 8:28, 1 P...

The Vision Will Still Happen At The Appointed Time! It Hurries Toward Its Goal ! It won't lie! If it's delayed, wait for it! It will certainly happen! It won't be late! (Habakkuk 2:3) Trust the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He Will Make Your Paths Smooth ! (Proverbs 3:5-6 GWT) If what God has placed in you has led you down a path of pain, pressure and problems, it’s probably not what you’ve hoped for. When God doesn’t seem to meet our expectations, it’s not that He doesn’t care, but He sees the big picture, a picture that’s bigger than our resources, our gifts, our strength and He’s handling issues you or I can’t even begin to comprehend. (1 Corinthians 2:9) Satan loves to discourage us by focusing our attention on the things God has not done. If Satan can cause you to doubt God, your faith will be weakened and without faith it’s impossible to please God, so I encourage you to keep the vision al...

You Will Reap A Harvest Of Blessing, If You Don't Give Up ! (Galatians 6:9) Those Who Wait With Hope In The LORD Will Find New Strength ! 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) The message is simple: It’s always too soon to quit and too late to turn back! Stay focused, keep moving forward and don’t look back! (Genesis 19:26) God will give you a harvest, if you don’t give up and strength, if you wait on Him! God’s Word To You : "My Power is strongest, when you are weak!" (2 Corinthians 12:9) Pray This Prayer With Me : Thank You Father, for the many blessings past, present and future. Thank You for saving me, keeping me, protecting me and providing for me! (Psalm 37:25) I humbly pray in Jesus' Name. Amen. I hope this day is a blessed day for you filled with the joy, peace, love, happiness, blessings and favor of our Father far over and above all that we [dare] ask or ...

Receive Your Power From The Lord And From His Mighty Strength ! (Ephesians 6:10) The Holy Spirit Helps Us In Our Weakness ! (Romans 8:26) In our weakest moments, as we turn to God, we become strong! The scripture tells us in Joel 3:10, “By faith, Let The Weak Say, "I Am Strong!" One of the enemy's most effective strategies is to fill our mind with thoughts about what we don't have and all the ways we fall short, but when we focus on what Christ can do through us, we will soon realize we are much more than people living in affliction, we are witnesses of God’s mercy and power at work in our lives. (2 Corinthians 12:10) When our spirit is fortified by the Spirit of the Lord, we become a spiritual powerhouse for His Glory! If’ you’re experiencing weakness, you’re never a defeated Christian, unless you give up. By faith, allow God to strengthen your spirit and show you His power at work in you! (Joel 3:10, Ephesians 3:20) God’s Word To You : "My Grace is all you ...

You Are More Than A Conqueror Through Christ Jesus ! (Romans 8:37) Greater Is He That Is In You That He That Is In The World ! (I John 4:4) God does not need you to defeat the devil today. Jesus has already defeated Satan and given us the victory. (Colossians 2:15, Romans 8:37) Christians right now are going through what many refer to as, "the toughest times of my life." Jesus knew we would experience though times that’s why he gave us this word over 2,000 years ago, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) Because Christ is an overcomer, we also are overcomers, but we must position ourselves in a position of faith and proclaim and obtain the victory that is already won! Where in your life do you need victory? In whatever way you need victory, believe and receive victory today! It’s Already Yours!   God’s Word To You : “In this world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take he...

God is faithful! (1 Corinthians 1:9) Because of the LORD's faithfulness we’re not consumed! (Lamentations 3:22) God Is In Control! Nothing happens without His knowledge. Matthew 10:29-31 says, "Not one sparrow (What do they cost? Two for a penny?) can fall without our Father knowing it… So don't worry! You are more valuable to Him than many sparrows." If God's eye is on the sparrow, He's most certainly watching you. Many things in life can make us think God is not in control such as: financial difficulties, marital problems, relationship problems, loss of job, loss of a loved one, mental frustration, health problems, family chaos etc..., but it’s during those times, God shows us His never ending faithfulness! In the midst of difficulty and uncertainty, God’s hand is there to guide you; His strength is there to support you, to show you, you are never out of His reach! God’s Word To You: "The mountains may move, and the hills may shake, but My kindn...

The Faithful Love Of The LORD Never Ends ! (Lamentations 3:22-23) God’s Mercies Never Cease ! They are new every morning! (Lamentations 3:22-23) Suffering, sorrow, persecution or a mess up cannot stop our heavenly Father’s love from working on our behalf. His love for us is bigger and stronger than any financial woe, relationship difficulty, health concern and yes, even sin. The truth is God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners! (Romans 5:8 NLT) God’s love for us is an ongoing act that will continue today, tomorrow and in our future. Christ’s death for us will not be repeated. “Christ died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18). We always win in the fight of life not because of our love for Him, but because of His love for us! God Loved The World This Way : He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not die, but will have eternal life! (John 3:16) Pra...