Love Taking Charge

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

When love takes charge of us (meaning GOD is in charge), we cannot think bad thoughts because GOD is love, that’s who He is! When we are living the life of a Spirit-filled Believer, we allow the Holy Spirit to control all areas of our lives. This includes our thoughts, words and deeds.

GOD has a purpose for each of us and if you want to learn of yours, read through the New Covenant! GOD wants and desires for each of us to become His precious child; this is done by accepting His Son “YESHUA” as our Savior!

Then we are to go and lead others to MESSIAH and unless we are living a lifestyle as a “Messiah Follower” to back up what we are saying, we can’t be an effective witness for Yeshua the Messiah! This lifestyle is a reflection of our thoughts which must line up with GOD’S thoughts!

{Romans 8:9…But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit; if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Messiah, he is not His}…

We need to crucify our flesh and be led by the Ruach HaKodesh in our thinking and let love take charge of our minds; that’s where all Spirit-led living begins! When was the last time you led someone to Yeshua?!

Love & Blessings,

Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

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Things of Old

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

As we read the verse of the day, GOD says He is doing a new thing. As we leave 2018 behind & move into a new year, GOD has for us; we will encounter all kinds of new opportunities & challenges! Facing these new challenges & developing new abilities is one of the ways we grow & mature in the LORD.

As we walk with the LORD into this new year; remember He already has been where He is leading us & He has prepared the way for us. He is Alpha & Omega (beginning & end). He is an all knowing GOD! Whatever He asks of us, let’s step out in faith & then we will see the faithfulness of our almighty GOD!  

{Is. 43:18&19A…Do not remember the former things nor consider the things of old. Behold I will do a new thing}…             

Don’t stay trapped in the past. Let go of what lies behind & press into the great future GOD has planned for you. He is there with you to lead you, strengthen & help you! Let’s embrace every new thing GOD brings into our lives the upcoming new year!

Love & Blessings,

Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Stay Calm

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

When trouble times come your way, do you stay calm? Our carnal tendencies are to fear, worry and try to do something ourselves to fix the situation! We need to learn to control our emotions so we can act wisely and pray about it in faith!

As in our scripture today we see Moses had to help the Israelites calm down! As they were being chased by Pharaoh’s army straight into the Red Sea, death seemed certain; they wished they had stayed in Egypt as slaves. Moses, reassuring them not to be afraid, told them to watch what GOD was going to do for them. And we know the ending; GOD parted the Red Sea and they escaped what they thought was a sure death!

Well, the same miracle working GOD is on your side today and He still fights for His people.

Exodus 14:13A-14 Moses said to the people, Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace…

If you are a believer in Messiah Yeshua, then in times of troubles your only job is to simply hold your peace, stay calm and GOD will do the rest!

Love & Blessings,

Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

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