Messages by Cris Franklin (Page 2)
God Calls Forth Your Potential
God sees potential in you that you can’t see in yourself. Just like a gardener chooses plants for their future blossoms, not their hidden roots, God is developing something beautiful beneath the surface of your struggles.
Looking to the Promises of God
Jacob had everything in Egypt – prosperity, land, success. So why did he insist on being buried elsewhere? His final request revealed where he placed his ultimate hope. Are you building your expectations on temporary blessings or eternal promises?
God Has a Plan
What was intended for evil, God intended for good. When Joseph finally revealed his identity to his brothers, everything that happened over the past 22 years suddenly made sense.
Changing Garments
Sometimes the greatest tests reveal not who we were, but who we’ve become. Are you ready to see past someone’s failures to their potential for change?
Descent Before Ascent
What if your biggest setback is actually setting you up for your greatest comeback? Joseph’s story reveals how God takes us low to bring us high, using our trials to prepare us for our calling. Even betrayal and failure can’t stop God’s redemptive plan.
How Do You Fight Your Battles?
Jacob’s three-fold battle strategy changed everything: pray first, seek peace when possible, and take practical action while trusting God. What battles are you fighting with fear instead of faith? Your breakthrough might be closer than you think.
God Gives the Vision
Jacob’s story demonstrates that the fulfillment of God’s promises involves both divine revelation and human faithfulness.
Acquire What is Good
This week’s portion has two storylines that show the difference between operating in God’s kindness versus greed and deception. Those who walk in kindness and honor acquire what is good.
Rescue Mission
When God provided a ram as substitute for Isaac, Abraham named the place ‘The Lord will be seen,’ pointing to Jerusalem where God would ultimately be revealed through His son.
Where Are You From?
Where are you really from? Not your birthplace, but your spiritual origin. Yeshua knew where He came from and it gave Him unshakeable confidence.