Putting on Love

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

What does love look like? For this, we have to look at ABBA THE FATHER!   

1 John 4:8 says GOD is love. He knows nothing else! We see throughout Scripture the love YESHUA had for all people and how He handled Himself when they came up against Him and how He behaved during trials. Love puts up with anything and never gives up.

Love is not a feeling; it’s a decision we make. It’s seen when we treat people the way GOD instructs us to treat others! And it doesn’t matter how we feel!

Colossians 3:14
Above all, clothe yourself with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.             

When we choose to love, even the unlovable, we are honoring and glorifying GOD! Let the Holy Spirit lead you; ask Him to put someone on your heart today that needs to feel loved. It will return back to you many times over!

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Fear Not

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Fear has been a part of man’s emotional makeup since the fall! When Adam and Eve rebelled against the LORD, they hid themselves from Him and were afraid (Gen. 3:10). 

Things haven’t changed much. Anxiety often affects our thinking and controls our actions. It can keep us boxed in.

Let’s look at some truths written in the Word of GOD to help us defeat fear. GOD is almighty; through the Savior’s perfect life and sacrifice on the cross, our two greatest enemies have been defeated—Satan and death! 

Next, GOD is always with us. Because of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at our time of salvation, we have GOD not only near us but also in us through the Holy Spirit! Nothing can separate us from Him; not past mistakes, present circumstances or difficult things to come (Rom. 8:38-39).

Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Almighty GOD “Himself”  is the reason we should not be afraid. Next time fear overwhelms you, grasp hold of the truth of His awesome power, presence and total involvement in your life. He has you in the palm of His hand.

 

Love & Blessings,

Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Forever Changed

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

A blessed day to you from Pastor Bruce & Suzi!

Have you gone through a time of trial or even a blessing that you consider “life-changing”?   Many things can cause us to feel as though our lives are somehow different, but none are as powerful as what we experience when we become redeemed, born-again, saved believers IN MESSIAH YESHUA! 

From the moment that we accept YESHUA as our Savior and LORD of our lives, we are forever changed (transformed)! And, as believers, we gain even more than assurance of eternal salvation; we experience a complete life change!  We now walk in newness of life (Romans. 6:4), and we are new creatures IN MESSIAH YESHUA!  

From that moment on, we have the leading of the Holy Spirit, and MESSIAH in us is our Hope of Glory (Colossians 1:27); check it out!

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in MESSIAH , he is a new creation, old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.

As believers and new creatures, we are earthly ambassadors for the LORD, and we have a calling that is eternal.   Our great Almighty GOD desires all the glory and honor for this, His wonderful plan for our salvation  (sending His only begotten Son to take our place and pay our sin debt in full). 

Let’s exult His glorious Name, our soon coming King! Yes, “PTL!” 

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen.

With lots of prayers, love & hugs, Shalom!

Pastor Bruce & Suzi

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

God’s Strength Is Greater

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

A blessed day to you from Pastor Bruce & Suzi!

Most people don’t like to talk about their own actual weaknesses!   But, in today’s verse, we find Apostle Paul boasting in his weakness!

Why would Paul do that?  Because he knew that GOD’S strength was great in the midst of his infirmity!                          

We all have weak areas in our lives. We need to never rely on our own strength, but in prayer, ask ABBA to give us His strength in our weaknesses! When we cry out to Abba FATHER, He is more than willing to give us the strength we need. His grace (unmerited favor) is always more than sufficient to see us through.                                 

2 Corinthians 12:9
Each time He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of MESSIAH can work through me.”

May GOD’S power be made perfect in your weakness today. Yes!

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen! With tons of prayers, hugs & love, shalom!

 

Love & Blessings,

Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Rebuilding Passion

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

A greatly blessed day to you from Pastor Bruce & Suzi!

As children of the Most High GOD, He would like us to be like a city on a hill, the light of the world, shining brightly in the darkness with the love of YESHUA and His message of redemption (Matt. 5:14-15).               

As we learned recently, it is possible for our fire to cool, which greatly affects our witness!  So, let’s be aware of where we are… 

Is our walk with YESHUA less dynamic than it used to be?   Think back on the zeal you had for YESHUA when you were first  saved.   If we have let our flame go out, let’s honestly acknowledge it and do something about it, such as get back in the Word, spend time in daily prayer and get to really know your heavenly FATHER. 

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you refocus your attention.

1 Timothy 4:15
Meditate on these things, give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

Is your faith walk lacking true excitement and fervor? If so, start today to saturate your mind with the principles of GOD and let Him use your fire to draw others to Him andwatch His favor be upon you! Yes! 

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen With lots of prayers, hugs & love, shalom!

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman!

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation