Pastor Jacob Franklin

In Exodus 14, the children of Israel faced the Red Sea with nowhere to go. In our very own lives we too will have those Red Sea moments, where we feel stuck and defeated with nowhere to go. What we may see as immobile and defeat, God sees as moments to stretch our faith and bring great deliverance! (Isaiah 54:2-3) When we trust God totally through difficulty, it affirms our faith and maximizes the power of God and gifts we never knew we had within us. (2 Corinthians 12:9) As you continue reading Exodus 14, you will see God made a way out of no way for the children of Israel. The same God that made a way for them is the same God that will make a way for you too! I encourage you to take the time through spiritual discipline, to see the advantages God has given you. Walk in your destiny, through and on the other side of your Read Sea, there is greater peace, favor and a fresh and greater anointing! “Forget what happened in the past and do not dwell on events from long ago. I Am Going To...

Do Not Be Agitated By Evildoers; Do Not Envy Those Who Do Wrong. They Will Wither Quickly Like Grass & Dry Up Like Tender Green Plants. Trust In The LORD & Do What Is Good! (Psalm 37:1-4 HCSB, Proverbs 24:1-2) Romans 12:21 amp says, “Do not let yourself be overcome by evil, but master evil with good!” We fight a real enemy daily. Although Satan uses people, it’s not people we’re to fight. We fight Satan and all of his devices, not carnally, but spiritually. (Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 10:4) Satan’s plans are revealed to us, not so we can get even or to cause us distress, but so we can pray and not fear. We know God has already defeated every plan of the enemy and will not allow the enemy to harm us! (Luke 10:19, Isaiah 54:17) I encourage you to hold firmly to your declaration of faith, fight the good fight of faith and stand still and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf! (Hebrews 10:23-24, 1 Timothy 6:12, Exodus 14:13) “Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not ...

Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not promised, so today is all we have. ( Psalm 90:12) Yesterday was for learning and choices, and tomorrow will be the consequences of what we do today. ( Galatians 6:6-8) Today you can invest your most valuable resource—TIME. You can choose to complain about all today has to offer or you can choose to find something to be thankful for! ( John 16:33, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:18) After all, it could be worse. I encourage you to take a moment and truly think about who created this day and everything in this day, and rejoice and be glad in God’s wonderful gift to you! “Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward in heaven!” (Matthew 5:12) ~God Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, thank You for this day of learning, choices, new grace, mercy and love! (Lamentations 3:22-23) As I cherish this day You have purposed for me, I pray that my life brings You glory and honor. I humbly pray, in Jesus' name, amen. Have a great day and a great we...

His Mercies Never Cease! His Mercies Are New Every Morning! (Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT) God’s unconditional love for us is beyond understanding! Even when we disappoint Him, His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! (Psalm 30:5) You may be experiencing discipline in your current situation, but the LORD is not mad at you—whoever He disciplines He loves! (Hebrews 12:4-6, Psalm 119:67) Absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of God! (Romans 8:37-39) I encourage you when experiencing the fiery trials and afflictions, to rely heavily on God’s Spirit who dwells within you! (1 John 4:4, Philippians 4:13) His very existence, creative power and abilities are waiting for us to walk in the fullness of our creativity! ( Romans 8:26-27, Romans 8:19) "The mountains may move and the hills may shake, but My love and faithfulness will never depart from you!" (Isaiah 54:10) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, I ask that You strengthen me to have firm f...

The LORD Is Fighting For You! So Be Still! (Exodus 14:14 GWT) Even though life challenges come, if your faith is in the LORD, “the LORD your God Himself will fight for you!” (Deuteronomy 3:22) Although it may seem like the enemy is winning or has won the battle for a while, due to sickness, job loss, a disobedient child, an emotional roller coaster—in the end you will get the victory, because our God is a guaranteed Victor! (Revelation 5:1-10) “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 MSG) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, thank You for being Jehovah Jireh—my provider, Jehovah Rapha—my healer, Jehovah Shamma—You are with me, Jehovah Gibbor—The LORD Mighty In Battle! I surrender all to You this day and I put my life and trust in You alone, knowing victory is mine, because You have won the victory! (John 16:33) I humbly pray this prayer, in Jesus' name, ame...

The Lord God Is Your Strength, Your Personal Bravery & Your Invincible Army ! (Habakkuk 3:19a AMP) Many times, as frustrations begin to build, problems seem permanent and sorrows grow, flesh often looks for a way out when under the pressure. The truth is, when you are weak, you’re made strong in Divine strength! (2 Corinthians 12:10 AMP) The God we serve promises, although the righteous has many afflictions, He will deliver us out of every one of them! (Psalms 34:19) I encourage you not to be discouraged in your condition. Jesus Christ lives in you—you are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you! (1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37-39) “For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you!” (Isaiah 41:13) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Lord, I surrender all to You this day. I place all trust in You alone and I believe through You—victory is mine! (Philippians 4:13) I humbly pray this prayer, in Jesus' Name, Amen. Ne...

God Has Greater For You! (Jeremiah 29:11)The situations you’re dealing with at this very moment are tools for transformation in hands of God. God uses our difficulties and life events to shape us into the person He created us to be, so we’re equipped to accomplish all He has required. (Jeremiah 18:5-6) Absolutely nothing that has happened or is happening in your life is a surprise to God. His plan is to use everything for your good and His glory. (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to trust God and embrace the greater He has for your future! (Psalm 40:5) “Forget the former things, it is nothing compared to what I am going to do! I am going to do something new. It is already happening!” (Isaiah 43:18-19) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, thank You for being an omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (ever-present) and an omnipotent (all-powerful) God! I thank You for the past, the present victories and I trust You for the future victories You have preordained for me! I humbly pray, ...