Legally Righteous

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches
One day, the wrath of GOD will rightly fall on sinful mankind (Romans 5:8-10); but those who are justified by the blood of MESSIAH (accepted YESHUA as Savior) will be saved from that dreadful punishment!

Justification means that the FATHER accepts the death of His Son as full payment for our sins (Romans 3:23-26). YESHUA is a satisfactory substitute because He is the sinless Lamb of GOD! So we are declared righteous in GOD’S eyes.

Think of justification as a legal transaction in which YESHUA placed all our iniquities on His account and then paid it off in full! Now when GOD looks at us, all He sees is MESSIAH’S perfection; we are no longer guilty but are declared legally righteous, even if we don’t always act like it!

 

1 Corinthians  6:20
For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify GOD in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

What an awesome privilege to be righteous in GOD’S view! Now that does not mean we can go out and do anything we want! Remember, we are GOD’S children; so let’s not act like children of the devil! Let’s bring glory to ABBA THE FATHER.

 

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Excuses

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches

Doubt is destructive! It fills us with uncertainty, makes us indecisive, and affects our ability to connect with GOD and receive His wisdom.

We need to understand that GOD loves us all the time, even when we are disobedient! His love for us does not fluctuate with our behavior! We can be certain of this because while we were still sinners MESSIAH died for us (Romans 5:8). That’s amazing grace!

The Word tells us GOD promises to forgive us when we confess our sin, so why do we have trouble with doubt about being forgiven? Also GOD has called us to serve Him and promises to equip us with everything we need to do His Kingdom work He has chosen us to accomplish (Ephesians  2:10).

Yet, we doubt our abilities and make excuses why we can’t do what He has called us to do, just like Moses did in our Scripture today:

Exodus 4:10
Then Moses said to the Lord, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent neither before nor since you have spoken to your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.”

The opposite of doubt is faith! Which word best describes your state of mind?

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi ELman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Slow Down and Listen

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches

If you have never experienced the presence of GOD, you may wonder how He reveals Himself to believers. He has many different ways of reaching out to His children (believers).

First, GOD can speak to you; I have never heard the LORD’S audible voice, but I have experienced Him loud and clear speaking to my heart! It was unmistakable through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives inside! 

Second, GOD makes His presence known through His Word. When you take time to meditate and study the Bible, His Word will speak specifically to your heart! And when this happens, you will know you are in His presence!

Psalm 16:7-8
I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;

My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.

I have set the Lord always before me;

Because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

GOD is real and present in this world, and He wants to share Himself with you to bring you contentment and joy! Are you willing to slow down and listen to what He is saying?

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

 

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Believing Is Seeing

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches

In this world, people don’t believe they have something until they see it. The law of faith, “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen“ (Hebrews 11:1), is the opposite! 

GOD says we have to believe first and then we will see it come to pass!

How is our faith strengthened in our lives? As we set our minds in agreement with the Word of GOD, we will begin to look and act more like YESHUA! 

We need to set our minds on the right things, by memorizing and meditating and speaking out loud what the Word says. Instead of thinking and speaking negative words, we need to speak positive things, for example:
The power of GOD is in me.

I am peaceful and patient.

I can do anything through MESSIAH who strengthens me.

Have a positive attitude!

Colossians 3:1-2
If then you were raised with MESSIAH, seek those things which are above, where YESHUA is sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on earth.

 

Let’s be positive, cooperate with the Holy Spirit, believe in the Word of GOD, and watch THE WORD become reality in our lives!

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

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L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Best Friend

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches

Believers think of YESHUA as their Savior, Lord, or Master but not often as their friend! We may have difficulty with that concept, but YESHUA does not! Because of His companionship as our best friend, we can have a truly joyful life.

YESHUA accepts us (unconditional acceptance); He walks through trials with us! He is our encourager and faithful friend during our dark times. Also, He is always available. He is never too busy to meet our needs or respond to our prayers. He’s a friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). He is always ready to listen to us. We can share everything with Him, our doubts, tears, and joy! YESHUA is our High Priest who is seated at the right hand of ABBA interceding for us.

John 15:13-14

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are my friends if you do whatever I command you.

As the old hymn says, “What a friend we have in YESHUA”!

Have you made Him your best friend?

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Our new location:

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Results of Discipline

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches

“RESULTS OF DISCIPLINE”

Discipline is one of the most important character traits a person can possess. We know that GOD disciplines those He loves.

Proverbs 3:12
“For whom the LORD loves He corrects.”

Today’s Scripture teaches us that discipline is something we do for ourselves. It does not bring immediate joy or results, but with time, it produces good fruit for those who submit to it! Don’t think of discipline as difficult, but let’s see it as a vehicle that brings blessings, peace, and great enjoyment in our lives! 

Don’t see it as an enemy but as a friend that will help us become everything GOD wants us to be and empower us to do everything He wants us to do, for an abundant life!

Hebrews 12:11

Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Reflect on a specific area of your life you need discipline (maybe spending some time with GOD everyday). Whatever it may be, take it to ABBA FATHER and make a commitment to work on it with the help of the Holy Spirit!

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Our new location:

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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