Pastor Jacob Franklin

Confidence is trusting in God based on experience. Experience is knowledge of what you know God can do. Christians who are new in their faith might find it difficult to trust God because they have less knowledge of Him and they have spent less time with Him. Those who have been in the race a little longer following Christ have knowledge of what God can do and how He always comes through, even when there is delay. Wherever you are in your Christian walk, even if there is a delay in healing, I encourage you to believe—our God is a healer! (Isaiah 53:5) If there is a delay in finances—our God is a God of more than just enough! (2 Corinthians 9:8) If there is a delay of joy—weeping may endure for a moment, but joy is coming! (Psalms 30:5)   Being a Christian is not the easiest life, but it’s the best life—our delay of a blessing does not mean denial of a blessing! (Galatians 6:9) I encourage you to continue daily confessions until God moves on your behalf in a supernatural and miraculo...

It Is Good To Give Thanks To The LORD ! (Psalm 92:1) Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars! (James 1:17) Everything we enjoy in the present and in the days and years to come is a gift from God worthy of thanksgiving! Even in our trials and tribulations, the LORD is good! [He is] a fortress in the day of trouble. He knows those who seek shelter in Him! (Nahum 1:7) I encourage you even during your greatest difficulties, to see the Lord’s goodness, mercy and most of all His love for you! The LORD is good to everyone and has compassion for everything that He has made! (Psalm 145:9) "I Am The Good Shepherd!” My sheep respond to my voice, and I know who they are. They follow me and I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me!” (John 10:14, John 10:27) ~ God Pray this prayer with me : Father, today I say thank You for working out all things for my good! (Romans 8:28) ...

Thankfulness is a matter of perspective—how do you view where you are right now? Are you thankful while trusting in God’s will or are you a complainer? Thankfulness maximizes the blessings of life and minimizes every negative circumstance we encounter. For example, you may not be thankful for the doctor’s test results, but you can thank God, because it could have been worse. You may not be thankful for your job, but you thank God you have a job and health insurance for you and your loved ones. You may not be thankful, because you do not have the latest greatest car, but you can thank God you have a car that gets you where you need to go. When you choose to turn your focus from complaining to thankfulness—God’s fullness, God’s joy and God’s peace can flow in you! (Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:7) I encourage you, no matter what you’re suffering, be it a health crisis, a deep hurt you’ve experienced, a financial crisis—by faith, give thanks to God! This is what God is using in your life an...

Walking in faith can seem frightening, because it involves taking us out of our comfort zone and trusting God with ALL of our life. Trusting God as Jehovah Rapha—our healer, when the doctor walks away and shake their head. (Isaiah 53:5) Trusting Him as Jehovah Jireh—our provider, when up to the ceiling in debt. (Genesis 22:12-14) Or when trouble comes and it seems no one is to be found, God is Jehovah Shamma—the LORD who is always there. The Gospel or shall I say, the “Good News” is—God Is Forever Faithful! (Lamentations 3:22) You do not have to fear the future. You don’t have to worry about having your needs met or being alone. Nothing comes or goes into your life without God’s approval and since He is with you, you don’t have to fear. I encourage you to practice trusting Him daily, spending time in His Word and in prayer—and live in the place of ultimate strength and victory! "My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak." “I am your God. I will stre...

The LORD Goes Before You! He Will Be With You; He Will Never Leave You Or Fail You ! (Deuteronomy 31:8) In Exodus 13:21 ISV, The LORD went in front of the Children of Israel   by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so they could travel both day and night. During moments of continued sickness, constant loneliness, nonstop difficulty, satan tries to fill our minds with thoughts of fear, defeat and hopelessness. Whenever satan comes in at all directions against us, we have to make every thought obey Christ. We do so by continuing to lift up our shield of faith, destroying every argument that has set itself up against the knowledge of God’s Word. (Ephesians 6:16, 2 Corinthians 10:5) While believing the same God that guided the Children of Israel, is the same God of this generation that can and will go before us and see us through! (1 John 4:4) I encourage you when all else fails, when you run out of options—continue...

“ Watch Your Mouth ” is one of many pearls of wisdom my parents taught me at an early age. “Watch Your Mouth” meaning, “Be mindful of what you say before you say it, so your words won’t get you into trouble.” I’ve practice “Watch Your Mouth” in my faith walk, by being careful of what comes out of my mouth. “Watch Your Mouth” is simply translated in Biblical terms to mean confession. Confession means, “To say the same thing in agreement with God’s Word.” God’s Word is Gospel. Gospel means, “Good News.” No matter how bad the situation, you can always search the scripture and find some “Good News.” Once you find the “Good News,” it’s time to confess. Don’t confess “bad or negative news,” because circumstances are terrible, but confess the Word of God. No matter if you’re in debt up to the ceiling, “My God shall supply all my needs—Philippians 4:19, No matter how sick you or a loved one may get, “By His strips I am and they’re healed—Isaiah 53:5,” or no matter how weak “By His grace, I’m g...

" If You Abide In Me And My Words Abide In You, You Can Ask For Anything You Want, And You'll Receive It ! (John 15:7 ISV) ~ God The word “abide” in this scripture means to remain or continue in God’s word. The word can also be translated to dwell, to take up residence or to live within. John 15:7 GWT Jesus said, “If you live in me and what I say lives in you, then ask for anything you want and it will be yours!” As we operate in faith, by living in God’s Word so much that it guides our thoughts and constantly flow from our lips, our lives are never the same and we’re transformed by the supernatural power of God! However, if we’re not abiding in Jesus’ word, if we’re not basing everything we believe on the Word of God, we cannot expect to receive the true manifestation and benefits of His word. God wants us to know His truth, as He lives in us and us in Him. As we learn to live the life that pleases God, God will give us what we ask for! I encourage you to allow God to liv...