Pastor Jacob Franklin

The Blessing Of The LORD Establishes Wealth, And Difficulty Does Not Accompany It ! (Proverbs 10:22 ISV) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and God will give you everything you need! (Matthew 6:33 NLT) In the midst of tragic death, the economy, job insecurity, relationship difficulties, when things get tough etc… it’s easy to become worried and say how are things going to turn out or how could something good come out of this? Jesus knew this. He knew in the first century that we in the twenty-first century would suffer the same challenges and difficulties that His friends and family were facing and He gave us this word of encouragement: “Stop looking at all that threatens you and focus on God. Do not look for a way out of difficulty and challenge, but seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and God will give you everything you need!” (Matthew 6:33) Whether it’s peace, comfort, healing, a job or a companion, etc… God Will Fully Supply Your Every Nee...

Merciless & Wicked people make plots against Good & Righteous people and snarl like animals, but the Lord laughs and knows their time is coming soon! (Psalm 37:12-13 CEV) 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) The previous verses explain the way we overcome evil is through good! Whenever someone decides to take revenge and pay back evil for evil, they create a vicious cycle of evil that never stops. Revenge is an emotional rush to create a little pay back. In the short term it’s fun and rewarding, but in the long run revenge dishonors God. If we respond to bad with bad, we lose. Not only do we lose, but we miss God’s mark, we lose the opportunity to potentially bring someone to Christ by way of forgiveness. When someone treats you badly or evil, show them what you’re made of: the love, the righteousness and forgiveness modeled by Jesus and overcome ...

God Is Able To Do Exceeding Abundantly Above All That We Ask Or THINK, according to His Power that works in us! (Ephesians 3:20) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand! (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT) Don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes! (Matthew 6:34 MSG) If you want your current and future circumstances to improve, it’s necessary to change what you think and see yourself to be. In order to change your life, you must consistently think words of faith, speak words of faith and take actions that are in line with your “God” given identity. You have a choice to change your current situation today, but it first starts in your mind, “your thinking” & in your mouth, “your speaking!” When you think and speak according to the power of ...

Blessed Are Those Who Trust In The LORD And Have Made The LORD Their Hope And Confidence! (Psalm 34:8) The scripture teaches us in Ephesians 1:3, “God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus.” In Romans 8:32 we read, “God freely gives us the things that we need. We do not have to earn them.” 1Samuel 26:23 teaches us, “The LORD rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness.” Living righteous and faithfully is a lifestyle that requires changes and choices to be made daily. If you do not practice the disciplines of a Christian life, you can’t expect to receive the blessings of the Kingdom of God. Make the choice daily to align and position yourself to receive the blessings and promises God freely gives to the righteous and the faithful. Once you make that choice, at every turn there will be another blessing from God and it will come in many forms. It will seem as if you are a magnet for the blessings and promises of God! (Deuteronomy 28) God’s Word To...

We Win The Victory Over Satan, Because Of The Blood Of The Lamb And The Word Of Our Testimony! (Revelation 12:11) In All Things We Are Triumphantly Victorious Due To The One Who Loved Us! (Romans 8:37) As long as we live, we’re going to experience difficulty. God’s plan is for us to overcome our adversity with our faith! Too many Christians are falling for the devil’s lies. When they are just about to achieve victory, the devil starts raging in their lives, they’re quick to forget Satan’s power has been defeated by Jesus Christ! (Colossians 2:15) Yes, there will be challenges to your faith; there will be times when you will be tempted to give up and quit, but whatever your spiritual battle is or will be in the days ahead, regardless of what circumstances look like, continue to fight the good fight of faith. You have the victory in Jesus! God’s Word To You: “In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world!” (John 16:33 MS...

God Can Do Anything & God’s Plans Are Unstoppable ! (Job 42:2) God’s Word To You: “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not to abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for!" (Jeremiah 29:11 MSG) T he Holy Spirit Helps Us In Our Weakness ! (Romans 8:26) "The High Priest understands our weaknesses, He faced all the same testing we do… So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive mercy and we will find grace to help us when we need it most!" (Hebrews 4:15-16) We serve an awesome God who knows our very thoughts, our feelings, our desires, our weaknesses and our needs.   In fact, he knew us while we were still in our mother’s womb and furthermore, He knows our condition, every intricate detail and the plans He has for us. Although we may experience heartbreak, tragedy, loss and incredible burdens at times on this road called life, God is still in control, bringing about His purpose...

The LORD Himself Will Fight For You. Just Stay Calm ! (Exodus 14:14) Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today! (Exodus 14:13) Be Strong In The Lord And In His Mighty Power ! Put on all of God's armor, so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil!   (Ephesians 6:10-11) If you're fed up with continual defeat in any area of your life or worn out by the constant inner struggle, then it's time to seek the Lord for victory! Satan will tell you that victory is hard or even impossible, but Satan is a liar! Satan will tell you, “you’re too weak, give you, you’re going to fail, etc…” But the truth is God’s strength is made complete in you! When you’re at your weakest moment, God’s strength makes you strong, as you put your faith in Him! No matter the struggle, whether it is a physical, financial or an emotional battle etc…, God is willing and able to give you victory! Rest and trust in His mercy that endures forever. ...