Pastor Jacob Franklin

Whatever You Plant Is What You'll Harvest ! (Galatians 6:7) “Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” is a natural agricultural law that Apostle Paul applies to our everyday existence, to teach us the things that are happening to us now, is the harvest of thoughts and actions sown in the past. Those whose actions are wisely realizing before the reward, there must first be labor and before a harvest, there must first be planting, will have insight in the future to make careful decisions. The important lesson of Galatians 6:7 is every choice has a consequence and there is no escape for the believer or the unbeliever—it is a law of life. I encourage you to sow good seeds by making wise—godly decisions and expect God to reward you for your faithfulness! “A thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, but I came so that you may have life and have everything you need!” (John 10:10 GWT) ~ God Pray this prayer with me : LORD, I ask that you direct my steps today, so that my thoughts and...

There are times we just need reassurance and remembrance that God is still active in our lives and He knows our name and our conditions. When sickness, tragedy and discomfort arise, it’s easy to get in our emotions and feel isolated, but we serve a God who never leaves his children deserted! (Hebrews 13:5) Just because you experience troubling times, doesn’t mean you’re defeated and it doesn’t mean God is mad at you. In fact, God is madly in love with you and He uses your problems for your promotion and for your good, to make you better and stronger for your personal development, and in turn you’ll be able to comfort others. I encourage you to keep your head up, never give up and know without a shadow of a doubt—we serve a promise making and promise keeping God! (Jeremiah 29:11) "They'll be mine," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "in the day when I prepare my treasured possession. I'll spare them, just as a man spares his own son who serves him!” (Malachi ...

God Is Able To Make Every Grace Overflow To You, So That In Every Way, Always Having Everything You Need, You May Excel In Every Good Work ! (2 Corinthians 9:8 HCSB) This scripture teaches us that God is able and He is concerned about every area of life! Many times what we see as the end or stuck in the mud spinning our wheels, God sees as an opportunity to release an abundance of grace to those who are humble. (James 4:6) You may feel as if you are in a desert or a dry place, and you may be struggling with challenges that are literally overwhelming, but regardless of where you are, God is able and He cares. (1 Peter 5:7) I encourage you to believe God’s favor will bring you tangible results, God’s favor will bring you healing, joy and increase—people will show you kindness and doors of opportunity will open for you, as a result, you will have all you need and succeed as God has promised! “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, ...

Trusting God through those dark moments when disappointment, frustration and weariness sets in is not easy. It is easy though to begin depending on our own best thinking, when we lose heart in expecting God to answer our prayers. Many lose faith when life’s difficulties seem to make no sense and God fails to intervene as they think He should. Others simply experience the feeling of disappointment by the church or other Christians and they in turn paint God with the same brush. Many of life’s greatest lessons we will learn comes from time spent with God in the fires of affliction, even when we can’t comprehend why, when or how, but we continue to trust God. I encourage you that are experiencing life’s struggles and disappointments, to hold on a little while longer and never give up—our God is always faithful to every promise! "My Grace is all you need. My Power is strongest, when you are weak!" (2 Corinthians 12:9) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Lord, I surrender all t...

You Belong To God And Have Overcome Them, Because The One Who Is In You Is Greater Than The One Who Is In The World ! (1 John 4:4) Think of our world today and all that’s happening in terms of evil, war, death, heartache, tears, etc…, we can see that the devil and his angels are busy. 1 John 4:4 encourage and ensure the children of God that we have nothing to fear, because of the greater one who lives within us—we already have victory! It’s because of the greater one who lives within us—we’re healed, we’re successful, we’re at liberty. It is because of the greater one who lives within us, we triumph in every circumstance of life. Most people would say, “Jacob you’re bragging.” This certainly isn't bragging on you or me, it’s bragging on God and his ability. Notice I’m not saying what you or I can do, but what God in us can and is doing. I encourage you to stand, believe and speak in faith to whatever you’re facing and say, “My God is greater than the power of the enemy, greater th...

There Is No Limit To What God Can Do Through You ! Glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us to accomplish above and beyond all that we ask or think! (Ephesians 3:20) Many times our doubt, unbelief and inability to see beyond our current circumstances keep us from receiving the greater God has for us. We tend to look at the obstacles before us and become discouraged. As a result, we limit the blessings of God in our lives. God wants to go above and beyond all we could ever ask or think, but when we limit Him because of our own limited way of thinking, we cut off His supply. I encourage you and dare you to believe in faith— God will do everything He has promised in His Word and more! "I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.” (Isaiah 57:15) ~God Pray this prayer with me : Father, as I seek your kingdom, your...

Jeremiah 17:18 goes on to say, “They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.” When the heat of battle or impossible circumstances arise, even a child of God can easily become tempted to be anxious. However, trusting God doesn’t prevent us from being in uncomfortable situations, but it does allow us to be placed in a position where we seek the Lord’s presence, provisions, guidance and promises. I encourage you trust in the LORD daily, by reading his word, praying without ceasing and seeking his kingdom—God will provide everything you need! (Matthew 6:33) "I will give you rain at the right time! The land will produce its crops and the trees in the field will produce their fruit!” (Leviticus 26:4) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : LORD, I thank you and praise you for the abundant grace that flows...