Pastor Jacob Franklin

Focus On The Goal, Where God Is Calling You Higher In Christ Jesus ! Keep Running And Don’t Turn Back ! (Philippians 3:13-14) What You Had In The Past Will Seem Small In Comparison To The Great Prosperity God Has For Your Future! (Job 8:7) It is the expectation of God’s promises that keeps us focused on the future. If you have a vision and your eyes are focused on a plan, Satan cannot detour you. If you're not focused on something, you'll be easily distracted by everything. I challenge you to take this word of encouragement to heart today and open the door to the greater blessings, restoration and rewards God has for you, as an heir of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ (Romans 8:17) Receive Your Inheritance! God’s Word To You : “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 dead end, because I am God, your personal God, The Holy One of Israel, your S...

Do Not Be Preoccupied With Evildoers ! Do not envy those who do wicked things. They will quickly dry up like grass and wither away like green plants. (Psalm 37:1-2 GWT) Today’s message is simple: Romans 12:21 In the Amplified Bible says, “Do not let yourself be overcome by evil, but overcome (master) evil with good.” In the Good News Translation, we read “Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good.” My point is: It’s a lot easier to make the right choices in life God has offered for future victory and never give up doing good, rather than focus on evil weapons that are against you. Although [evil] weapons may be formed against you, they will not prosper! (Isaiah 54:17) Make the choice today to walk in the spirit of an overcomer and live in victory! (John 16:33) God’s Word To You : “Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging.” “I’ll take care of it!” (Romans 12:19 MSG) Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, I thank You and I ask that ...

God Will Bless You With A Future Filled With Hope—A Future Of Success, Not Of Suffering ! (Jeremiah 29:11 CEV) Sometimes we need to be reassured and reminded that God is still active in our lives and He knows our name and our circumstances. It is to be understood that there may be days of discomfort and weariness while we wait for God's Word to become visible concerning the conditions of our lives, but it is also to be understood that God will never leave His children deserted! (Hebrews 13:5) He is always on time, according to His will for us! (Psalm 46:1) Be encouraged it will all work out for your good! God’s Word To You : “For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope!” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, today, tomorrow and in all the days to come, speak to me about Your plans for my life. Strengthen me, as I live out my faith each day and my purpose for li...

A.S.K [Ask, Seek, Knock] Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened! (Matthew 7:7-8 NLT) Jesus teaches us in Luke 18 when He tells His disciples, “Always pray and never give up.” It is easy to “give up” in prayer. Sometimes it is difficult to know if what we are praying for is the will of God, so if we pray for something day after day, but do not get any results, we may “give up” and stop praying. Romans 12:12 teaches to be “faithful in prayer,” Ephesians 6:18 teaches “pray in the Spirit on all occasions,” Colossians 4:2 teaches “Devote yourselves to prayer” and 1 Thessalonians 5:17 teaches, “pray continually.” Ephesians 3:20 teaches, “God is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us!” Whatever the need, nothing is too hard fo...

The LORD Is Good To Those Who Wait For Him, To Anyone Who Seeks Help From Him ! (Lamentations 3:25) Patient Endurance Is What You Need Now , so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that He has promised! (Hebrews 10:36) God is never slow to respond to His children, because His timing is always perfect! There are times He may have reasons for delaying His response to us, because His desire is for us to learn patience and increase our faith! (Hebrews 11:6) God can solve any problem in a second, if He chooses, but James 1:4 teaches, “Patience has to finish its work in us, so that we may be mature and complete, not lacking anything!” If you’ve been praying for God to send you the right mate, for a better job or a change in your current situation etc..., whether God changes the situation or changes you, God will fulfill His purpose He has for you! God delights in blessing His children! You may not be exactly where you have hoped to be by now, but God stil...

Those Who Wait With Hope In The LORD Will Gain 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) You Will Reap A Harvest Of Blessing, If You Don't Give Up ! (Galatians 6:9) In life, sometimes it looks easier to give up during times of difficulty. We may find ourselves asking, “If this is so good, why is it so hard?” The Word of God encourages us today, “Don’t get tired of doing good! You will reap a harvest of blessing, just don’t give up!” By faith in God, focus on the finish! Trust in God and wait on God, He will not fail you! You will see in the end, there will be a blessing, so don’t give up! God promises you a harvest! Cast every care on Him and rest assured He cares for you! (1 Peter 5:7) God’s Word To You : "Pray all the time and never give up!" (Luke 18:1) Pray This Prayer With Me : Thank You Father, You are good and Your mercies endure forever! Thank You Lo...

This Battle Is Not Yours It’s The Lord’s! The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still! (Exodus 14:14) One of the main strategies of the devil is to place fear in a believer, because Satan knows that once fear comes, faith goes and without faith it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6) Satan will try to push your back against the wall knowing that once he can get you to lose confidence in God, the battle is half won by him. As children of God, it seems we encounter constant battles of inner struggle or defeat, because we are in continual warfare; however the weapons of our warfare are not flesh and blood, but mighty through God! (2 Corinthians 10:4) During those moments, God does not want us to put up a fight, instead His desire is that we simply show up to battle. The Lord’s desire is that you pray and trust in Him, but allow Him to fight for you, so you can receive victory and He can receive the glory. With God, there is no such thing as a “big” problem. In fact...