A Country in Need

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman L'Chaim Messianic Congregation Wellington FL

A Country in Need

2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Throughout history, God has shown that nations are blessed when they seek Him. Psalm 33:12 reminds us, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD.” From its earliest days, America was founded by people who understood the importance of faith, freedom, and dependence on God. Yet today, we see a nation struggling with division, confusion, and moral challenges. We are not just a nation in need of solutions—we are a nation in need of God.

In 2 Chronicles 15, we read about King Asa of Judah. He was a leader who recognized the condition of his nation and took action. The prophet Azariah reminded Asa, “The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him.” When Asa heard God’s message, he removed idols, restored worship, and led the people back to a covenant with God.

The people discovered that true peace came not from power or possessions, but from seeking the Lord. Scripture tells us, “The Lord gave them rest on every side.”

Our nation’s greatest need is not simply political, economic, or social change. Our greatest need is spiritual renewal. God’s blessings come when His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their ways.

The healing of a nation begins with the hearts of its people. We need individuals who are willing to seek God, families who honor Him, churches that proclaim His truth, and leaders who have the courage to follow His ways.

God’s promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 still speaks today: “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”

America is a country in need—but God is still the answer.

In His service,

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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FYI on The Resurrection

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman L'Chaim Messianic Congregation Wellington FL

FYI on The Resurrection

The Pharisees believed in Resurrection. Abraham believed in Resurrection.

The belief in the Resurrection is not a blind leap into a dark chasm but rather a step into the light.  The evidence is overwhelming.  Examine it very carefully.  Remember this: It has always been God’s practice to give evidence to those who are willing to respond.  Once you believe, you will receive more confirmation.  If you persist in your doubts with your arms crossed in defiance, you’ll have a hard time honestly examining the evidence. 

As YESHUA said to Thomas in John 20:29, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”  

The evidence is incontrovertible, and therefore, it demands a verdict!  And yet, some of you will still choose to not believe because it’s really a moral issue; you don’t want to surrender your will to Him.  It’s tough to let the Lord lead your life.  The problem ultimately is not lack of evidence but of rebellion.  It’s not that people cannot believe; it’s that many will not believe.  

What about you?  

The biggest crime is to not believe even though the evidence is clear.

• Consider the evidence.  You will not be excused if you ignore it.  You can’t play dumb with God.  Don’t politely pass by the most important event in history.
• Search for the truth.  Seek God with all your heart.  Jeremiah 29:13: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
• Invite YESHUA into your life.  John 5:24: “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”

Revelation 1:18: “I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!  And I hold the keys of death and Hades.”   

Don’t be deceived.  It’s time to believe.  Look at the evidence, and as Luke 1:4 says, you will “know the certainty of the things you have been taught.”

Yes! PTL!  It’s in Yeshua’s Name I pray. Amen.

In His service,

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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Words of Life

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman L'Chaim Messianic Congregation Wellington FL

Words of Life

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2

Isaiah reminds us that our confidence rests in God alone. When fear, uncertainty, or challenges arise, we can trust in His saving power and faithful protection. God is not only our Savior but also our strength and defense. Because He never changes, we can face every circumstance with courage and peace.

“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
Proverbs 13:20

The people we spend time with influence our thoughts, choices, and spiritual growth. God encourages us to seek relationships with wise, godly individuals who inspire us to follow His ways. Surrounding ourselves with wisdom helps us mature in faith, while unhealthy influences can lead us away from God’s best.

“If you declare with your mouth, “YESHUA  is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

Salvation is a gift received through faith in Yeshua Messiah. When we believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead and openly confess Him as Lord, we enter into a relationship with God. This verse highlights the simplicity, power, and life-changing reality of genuine faith.

In His service,

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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Commit to God’s Word

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman L'Chaim Messianic Congregation Wellington FL

Commit to God’s Word

But just as in the days of Nehemiah, it is not enough to build the outward walls to protect ourselves against attack. The inner commitment to the Word of God is just as important. And if that is not there, the outer walls will not protect us.

We need spiritual resources to fight spiritual battles. That’s why we need the Word of God.

It’s time for all of us to rediscover the Bible.

There is a BOOK.

It is that Book that reveals God to us, that shows us our true condition, that tells us the way of salvation through YESHUA MESSIAH, and that leads us all the way from earth to heaven.

“Bring us the Book,” for in it we find the words that lead to eternal life.

O PEOPLE, “bring us the Book” when you stand up and SHARE.
O teachers, “bring us the Book” when you stand up to teach.

“Bring us the Book,” and our congregations will be strong.
“Bring us the Book” so that we might have the Bread of Life.
“Bring us the Book,” and we will be satisfied.

In His service,

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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7 Marks of Godly Sorrow

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman L'Chaim Messianic Congregation Wellington FL

7 Marks of Godly Sorrow

Here are seven marks of godly sorrow:

True fellowship can only be built upon a solid foundation in the truth.

1. We are quick to make things right: No matter what changes in our lives, we HAVE to make it right!

2. We are anxious to clear our record of wrongdoing.

3. We are upset that our lives would contain such compromise.

4. We are alarmed over our sin.

5. We long to be restored to spiritual wholeness.

6. We are concerned for the preservation of the body of MESSIAH.

7. We are ready to do whatever is necessary to make things right. We want what breaks Yeshua’s heart to break our heart.

 

In His service,

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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Prayer Declaration

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman L'Chaim Messianic Congregation Wellington FL

A Prayer Declaration From a Devoted Woman of Prayer at L’Chaim

Beloved, I declare Psalm 27:2
When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. I decree and declare every wicked assembly, demonic plot, and enemy of my progress and destiny conspiring to consume my life or blessings shall stumble and fall for my sake in the name of YESHUA. Hallelujah!
I declare every evil pattern in my family lineage is broken, and we are stepping into a new realm of victory and testimonies.
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I decree and declare as Governors of the Morning, we war against everything that tries to come against our peace, we walk in Godfidence with our head lifted high above our enemies, and we walk in a new level of divine Jurisdictional authority God has given us. I declare that we are covered by the blood of YESHUA. Every enemy seen and hidden shall stumble and fall; their attack shall be reversed, and they shall be consumed by their own evil devices. In the Matchless name of MESSIAH YESHUA.

 

In His service,

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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