Pastor Jacob Franklin

By faith, Let The Weak Say, "I Am Strong!" (Joel 3:10) Human nature tells us that self-sufficiency is one of the greatest goals we could ever achieve, but Christ says, “If you’re weak, you find your strength in Me!” (2 Corinthians 12:9) The world tells us, “trust your own ability and talents. “Christ says, “Do not rely on your own understanding, but trust Me to direct your paths and I’ll make your paths smooth!” (Proverbs 3:5 GWT) In 2 Corinthians 12:5, Apostle Paul says “I will not boast about myself, unless it's about my weaknesses. He even explains that he could speak highly of himself because of the holy life he lived, but he wouldn’t, because he didn’t want to become proud and give the impression that he was living a holy life on his own. He knew that the power to live a holy life came from Jesus Christ, not himself. We too should be careful about how we view ourselves and how we represent ourselves to others. We want to live good lives and achieve successes, but we ...

I can guarantee this truth: If you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you !” (John 16:23) Whenever we ask God for anything in Jesus’ name, our mindset should be, “I'm putting my entire faith for my prayer to be answered not in who I am or what I have done, but in the person and name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and what He has done for me on the cross!” Jesus says to us, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you!” This means that in your prayer for healing, when you say “in Jesus’ name”, healing comes over your sick body because it is by His stripes that you are healed! (1 Peter 2:24) In your prayer for protection, when you say “in Jesus’ name,” you are kept safe because the blood of Jesus protects and delivers you from all evil! (Exodus 12:13) There Is Power In Jesus’ Name, Amen ! God’s Word To You : “If you ask anything in My name I will do it!” (John 14:14) Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, I a...

The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all ! (Psalm 34:19)   You’re an overcomer , because you are of God you belong to Him and have already defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world! (1 John 4:4) In order for you to walk in God’s best for your life, you must understand this powerful truth: Satan has no power in the life of a believer. As believers, we have been redeemed by God, we’re sons and daughters of God and in all things overwhelming victory is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior who loves us! (Romans 8:37)   God’s Word To You : Don't be afraid, I am with you. Don't be discouraged, I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand! (Isaiah 41:10)   Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, I am thankful that I’m Your child and I am connected to You and You are conne...

God Is Mighty! He Is Mighty In Both Power And Understanding ! (Job 36:5)   Whenever wickedness runs widespread throughout this world, we must remember God is still in control! ( Revelation 11:18) A mature faith recognizes that God is not the author of suffering and evil in this world, He’s not the one who inflicts illness, who kills people in accidents, who orchestrates violence, injustice, oppression and tragedy , but when these things do happen, His love is still inseparable! ( 1 Corinthians 14:33, Romans 8:38-39) He tells us in John 16:33, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows, b ut take heart, be cause I have overcome the world! " Everything begins and ends with Christ & nothing catches Him off guard! God’s Word To You : "I am the Alpha and the Omega — the Beginning and the End, I am the one who is, who always was and who is still to come—the Almighty One !" (Revelation 1:8 NLT) Pray this prayer with me : Father, I pray my eyes remai...

He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection ! (Psalm 91:4) Being under God's wings provides such a picture of His protection to us. We’re not always deserving of God’s presence, but God has a way of manifesting His presence to the most unworthy child. That’s amazing to me that God still maintains His love and support for us, even when we don’t always do right. He continues to show His faithfulness to us, even when we’re unfaithful. Nothing compares to the love and faithfulness of God to us. For that reason, we can feel a sense of security from all hurt, harm, danger, sickness, lack etc…, knowing in the presence of the Lord we’re protected! God’s Word To You : “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go!" (Genesis 28:15) Pray this prayer with me : Father I’m glad today I have a God who cares so much about me that He keeps me under His wings. Father I pray Your continued protecti...

God Will Richly Fill Your Every Need In A Glorious Way Through Christ Jesus ! (Philippians 4:19 GWT) According to the verse above, if you’re a child of God, you’re rich! You’re not just rich as it pertains to money, but you’re rich spiritually, physically, emotionally etc… Most think about money, when they hear this scripture, but I think about need! God says, “If you have a need, I have a supply and not just a supply, but a supply according to My riches in Glory!” It does not matter your pay scale or how much you have in your 401K, you’re rich, because whenever or wherever need arises in your life, God’s supply will be there for you. No matter the circumstance, you and I already have everything we need in Christ! Instead of looking at your lack, look at God’s abundance and watch Him meet ALL your needs! God’s Word To You : "Ask using My Name you will receive and you will have abundant joy!” (John 16:24 NLT) Pray this prayer with me : Father, as I seek Your kingdom daily, ...

Be More Diligent To Make God's Calling And Choosing Of You Secure ! If You Keep Doing This, You Will Never Fail! (2 Peter 1:10) God Is Able To Keep You From Stumbling, Slipping Or Falling and present you unblemished, blameless and faultless, before the presence of His glory in triumphant joy and exultation, with unspeakable and ecstatic delight! (Jude 1:24 AMP) We assume that because we weren’t successful at something, it wasn’t God’s will, but the truth is, we fail because we rely on our own strength instead of God’s. Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:13, “I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me!” As a child of God, you too have strength for all things in Christ who empowers you! God is not limited by our circumstances, He’s only limited by our unbelief. We serve a God that can take our failure and give us success in all things, no matter who tries to block it, stop it or sabotage it! Continue to obey God, continue to be diligent in what He has called you to...