Pastor Jacob Franklin

The LORD Is Good. His Mercy Endures Forever. His Faithfulness Endures Throughout Every Generation ! (Psalm 100:5) Everything God allowed to happen in your life, every situation He used to stretch your faith, everything He allowed you to lose, everything He withheld from you, every difficult season you’ve been through, for every person He allowed to walk out on you—God meant for good! (Romans 8:28) Everyone and every generation of born again believers learn—The LORD Is Good and His desire is for us is to experience His goodness. If God wasn’t going to use your difficulty for your good, He wouldn’t have allowed it to happen. Everything that happens in your life need God’s signature of approval. God is not the cause of the evil, but He is our Answer, our Rock, our Refuge and our Strength! I encourage you today not to give in to the conditions surrounding you, but take the time through spiritual discipline to see the advantage God has given to you! "The mountains may move and the ...

In the scripture above David fought against despair, even when he heard the tempter’s voice whisper give up; David turned his eyes toward the LORD. Life happens, even when you’re not ready, but the question is: Will you believe, before your last day, you will see the goodness of the LORD? Someone will come into your life and appreciate you, you will laugh again, you will be healed, a career door will open, you will own your home? You will see the goodness of the LORD, but only the LORD knows what He will have to take you through to get you there. So for now, choose not to worry about what you don’t have and be grateful for the wonderful blessings God has given to you. I encourage you to celebrate what an incredible life you’ve had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and yes, even the difficulties and disappointments, because they have served purpose to make you stronger, wiser and better!    “Forget the former things! It is nothing compared to what I am going to...

Seek The Kingdom Of God First Above All Else & Live Righteously! God Will Give You Everything You Need ! (Matthew 6:33) For those who choose to make seeking the Kingdom of God priority, do not have to worry about missing out on anything good, because God promises to supply all of our needs, be it physical, financial, relational, emotional, spiritual, etc… (Matthew 6:33) I encourage you to continually make the choice daily to align and position yourself by seeking the kingdom of God, so that in all things at all times, you will have all that you need! (2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV) “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for! (Jeremiah 29:11) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : LORD, as I make your Kingdom and your righteousness my priority, I thank you for your continual blessings upon my life. Thank you for being Jehovah Jireh, my provider, Jehovah Rapha, my healer and Jehovah Shamma, you are...

Dear Children, You Belong To God. So You Have Won The Victory Over These People, Because The One Who Is In You Is Greater Than The One Who Is In The World ! (1 John 4:4 GW) 1st John chapter 4 verses 2-4 teach us a valuable lesson: In this world there are 2 forces in existence, the one in you (God—His Holy Spirit) and the one in this world (Satan). The spirit of the antichrist (Satan) and the spirit of God are on two complete opposite sides and are at war each and every day. However, child of God—we’re able to overcome the world and everything that opposes Christ, because Christ who lives inside of us is greater than anything world.   Jesus Christ has already won the victory and we too have victory over every work of Satan. God is so incomparably greater than any of Satan’s attacks—there is no contest whatsoever. I encourage you, even through hours of darkness, discomfort or despair, to look at your condition with eyes of faith, turn to what the Scriptures reveal as the truth about ...

You Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You ! (Philippians 4:13) In the scripture, to say "all things" the importance is not on what "you can," but on what you can do through Christ! Jesus Christ living in the Christian believer is our hope of glory and it’s one of the greatest mysteries in the universe. Christ in you transforms your weakness to Christ’s strength and this process involves a true change of character within, affected by God Himself. Relying on Christ in you by faith can seem frightening, but the comfort zone isn't where people that are hungry and passionate for God’s will choose to spend their time. I encourage you today to go in the strength of the Lord and trust Christ in you to do what you cannot do on your own!  "My Power Is Strongest, When You Are Weak!" (2 Corinthians 12:9) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Father of exceeding abundance, forgive me for repeatedly turning to my ability. LORD, as I seek you in your wo...

In order to move forward in the greater purpose God has for you, you have to focus on the future and not the old. It’s easy to get stuck in the past, because of comfort or being afraid of change. Most prefer conditions to remain just the way they are, even when current conditions are filled with misery and discomfort. It won’t happen automatically and it may be hard to do, but you must make a decision that you’re going to move forward. You will have to rise up and say, “This is not going to get the best of me. There is better and greater coming. I’m moving forward into the greatness God has promised me.” God has made us new creations in Christ Jesus! (2 Corinthians 5:17) I encourage you to forget the former things and stop dwelling on the things of old, so you won’t miss out on the new and wonderful plans God desires for your life! (Jeremiah 29:11) “Forget what happened in the past, and do not dwell on events from long ago. I Am Going To Do Something New!” (Isaiah 43:18-19) ~ God ...

Don't Worry About Anything; Instead, Pray About Everything ! Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done! (Philippians 4:6) Christians who put their trust and hope in the Lord find their lives and inner man at peace and refreshed by the presence of the Almighty God. Even when bad things happen to good people who love the Lord—God is always in control and works everything out for our good! (Romans 8:28) When we’ve done everything in our power, that means it’s no longer our issue; it’s God’s issue who is omnipotent (almighty, all-powerful)! No matter the struggle, I encourage you to stand still and believe God is in control! (Exodus 14:13) “Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.” (Psalm 46:10 GW) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, I thank you for the power and the victory you have given to me as your child. As I stand in faith, when people, places and things fail me, I can look to you and know the unlim...