Pastor Jacob Franklin

Words Kill, Words Give Life ; they're either poison or fruitful—you choose! (Proverbs 18:21 MSG) Many do not realize how powerful their words can be. Hebrews 4:14 AMP teaches us to “hold fast our confession [of faith in Him]” Confession means, to say the same thing in agreement with God’s Word. James 3:5-6 clearly describes the destructive nature of the human tongue; although the tongue is a small part of the body, it can set a forest ablaze; it can set fire to one’s course of nature, ultimately leading to one’s own destruction. That’s why it’s so important for us to learn how to speak the Word of God and not just say things based on what we see or our feelings. It’s self-defeating to go around saying things like, “I’ll never get out of debt, I’ll always be sick, I can never do better than this, I’ll always be single and alone and the list goes on and on…” Change your language—change your life! From defeat to victory, “My God shall supply all my needs—Philippians 4:19, By His str...

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) This scripture teaches us how to maximize God’s power in us, by asking in faith and having the right thought pattern. (Philippians 4:6-9) This is important because God does not have the same limitations we have. God says, “I’m able to do incalculably, immeasurably, infinitely MORE than anything you can ask or imagine!” Our big dreams become bigger than we can imagine, when we choose to believe what God has promised for us, rather than what we see or feel. (2 Corinthians 5:7) God in His omniscient wisdom sees every earthly boundary or barrier; likewise in His omnipotent power He knows how to fulfill the best plans and purposes for His children. (Romans 8:28) In light of this simple truth, I encourage you to consider and meditate on what you can do in Christ and experience the never exhausted, limitless ability, power of God that works within you, through you ...

Visions / Dreams Delayed Does Not Mean Denial! “The Vision Will Still Happen At The Appointed Time ! It hurries toward its goal. It won't be a lie. If it's delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It Won't Be Late !” (Habakkuk 2:3) Many strive for great accomplishments in life, but when they find out it will take much more effort than expected and it can become more costly and uncomfortable, they convince themselves it really wasn't God's will and they give up on their dreams. Ecclesiastes 5:3 amp tells us, “A dream comes with much business and painful effort.” Meaning, in pursuit of your dream, you will experience delay and pain. Dreams / Visions have a tendency to park in uncomfortable places such as: delayed healing, financial difficulty, renting longer than expected, business or career delays, loneliness until the right mate comes alone, etc… During uncomfortably most lower their expectations and as a result, they settle for less than God’s best. Just bec...

Many of us desire good things to happen in our lives, but more than not, we want it now and not later. The psalmist David said in (Psalm 40:1 GWT), “I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.” The word “patiently” in Psalm 40:1 means uncomplaining, long-suffering or not wearying. Being patient is key to trusting God. We prove that we trust God when we refuse to worry. Many desire to see things change for the better, but they don't want to go through the waiting process. Think of it this way, we still have to wait on God’s timing, the question is: will we wait the right way or the wrong way? If we’re walking by faith, waiting and resting on the promises of God, we don’t have to question God about when. We know what God has promised to do and His intention is to bring good out of any trial. (Romans 8:28) I encourage you not to give in to the conditions surrounding you, take the time to see through the eyes of spiritual discipline to see the advantages...

Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good, For In Due Season We Will Reap, If We Do Not Give Up ! (Galatians 6:9)   Challenges are part of life and they are to be expected, however they’re not intended to break us but rather to build us and prepare us for greater. The word “due” in Galatians 6:9 means “it’s owed to you.” Just like if you work on a job, at the end of the week your employer owes you for the work you’ve done. God causes things to happen at exactly the right time! The stretching of your faith has given you the ability to contain the incredible harvest God has promised you in this new season. (James 1:3, Matthew 9:17) Your job is not to figure out when, but to make up your mind that you won't give up until you cross the finish line. I encourage you to remain confident: You will see the goodness of the LORD this season! (Psalm 27:13-14) It’s your Due Season! "In the time of My favor I heard you and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time ...

Let Us Not Become Weary In Doing Good, For At The Proper Time We Will Reap A Harvest If We Do Not Give Up! (Galatians 6:9) When you get tired in life, when you’re in a hard place waiting on God for something, in your family, in your finances, healing for your body, it’s easy to throw in the towel and give up. The scripture declares, “you will receive a harvest if you Don’t Give Up!” This may have been a week of hardship in your finances, one week of distress in your spirit and weeds of anxiety may have sprung up, but you will reap only a good harvest if you don’t give up! (Romans 8:28) So even if you've been afflicted by this week or maybe even the entire month, or just worn out, let me join my faith with yours—you can make it with Christ alone who strengthens you! (Philippians 4:13) I encourage you to believe while waiting on God, “In the time of favor God will answer you. In the day of salvation God will help you. God will protect you. God will appoint you as His promise to the p...

All Things Are Possible To The One Who Believes! (Mark 9:23) The scripture declares that impossible things can happen because nothing is impossible with God. God can work miracles, as many as He desires because He is God. The limiting factor that keeps God from working miracles is unbelief. The same is true to a person who refuses to be born again, they must first believe. (Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:9-10) Countless times many miss out on the blessings, favor and miracles of God because of questioning factors—How, When, What? How will I get through this pain? What if God never heals me? When will I get promoted? When will I find Mr./Ms.  Right? How am I going to get out of this debt? Then those feelings become internalized. What if? I should have, I wish I would have, I could have, I didn’t, I’m not, I failed. Fear challenges our faith. Fear says, “If this happens, I might lose it.” Faith says, “Come what may, I’ll be okay because of God.” You can trust God—the one who knows your begi...