Embracing Peace

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Having an attitude of peace and calmness is priceless! It’s an attitude that says, “I’m trusting GOD!” It speaks powerfully to the people around us! 

We need peace and calmness more now than ever before, living in times such as this! 

One way to develop consistent peace is to learn to live “in the now.” We need to let go of the past and not be concerned about what the future holds! Our minds need to be focused on today. 

The Bible tells us that our heavenly FATHER gives us just enough grace for each new day while here on this world! That grace (GOD’S unmerited favor) is the power enablement or energy to do what we need to do for the Kingdom of GOD!

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward us, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

So, we need to learn to trust GOD “in the now” and receive His grace that we need for each and every new day! He gives us a new supply with every sunrise! 

Let your life be a message of peace in your corner of the world, and let your light so shine for YESHUA, our LORD & SAVIOR! 

We are His representatives here, and people are watching us!

 

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Hidden Treasures

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

The LORD says that He will make His words known to us, and we will hear Him if indeed we are listening! 

When we fall short of His glory and sin, we need to quickly confess it and then repent (which means to turn from).

Our heavenly FATHER will open up wisdom to us, and we will have more revelation than we could ever imagine! All we need to do is obey when He speaks to us. 

The Word of GOD is filled with “Hidden Treasures.” GOD is ready (through the Holy Spirit) to reveal them to us. As a child of GOD, obedience is key for Him to speak His personal word to us for His perfect will that He has planned for our lives.

Proverbs 1:23
If you will turn (repent) and give heed to reproof, behold I (wisdom) will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make My words known to you.                       

What are you waiting for? Pick up your Bible today and go treasure hunting, and see your life transformed by the Word! The glorious plan GOD has for your life will come to pass, and your life will never be the same! 

 

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Don’t Be Afraid of Change

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Most of us desire to be used by GOD. We would live our lives to touch others in a positive way. In order to do that, GOD has to prepare us first. Some things might have to change; don’t be afraid of that word—change!                                

We might need to stop thinking and speaking negatively and start being positive! Let’s get out of our comfort zone and step out of the boat; stop procrastinating and look for new opportunities that arise. 

Our “promised land” is there for us to take possession of. 

GOD is so good. He is willing to lead us through our wilderness into that promised land. All we have to do is yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and then watch GOD bring about positive changes in us as He prepares to use us for Kingdom work so we can bless others!

Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for in you do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you. 

No matter what your situation or circumstances, we can choose to change and keep a positive attitude. As the Holy Spirit leads us, let’s take one step at a time, one day at a time. 

And let’s never give up; keep on keeping on!

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Call Upon the Lord—He Is There

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Messiah’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

If you are suffering from a disease, an injury, or a chronic medical condition, you may wonder if you can ever be healed. The Bible has good news for you!

While doctors and medicine are a gift from God, His power is infinitely greater than any human wisdom or prescription. In fact, “He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20).

Throughout the Bible, God encourages us to call upon Him for healing. He says in Exodus 15:26, “I am the LORD who heals you,” and we call Him “Jehovah Rapha” because He is the God Who heals. Psalm 103:2-3 says, “Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

Some think that miracles no longer occur, citing 1 Corinthians 13:8. However, this passage refers to the return of Messiah Yeshua. When He comes again, we will no longer need prophecies, tongues and miracles because we will be in His presence.

Until then, the anointing, power and gifts of the Ruach Ha Kodesh are readily available to help us in every situation!

God’s Word reveals how deeply He loves His children and wants us to have health and wholeness. 1 John 4:8-9 says: “God is love. This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” Yeshua said, “I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10, NASB). Throughout His life, Yeshua demonstrated what abundant life means for His followers – including us today! As you pray, come against the enemy and resist satan in Yeshua’s Name. Because of Yeshua’s sacrifice on the cross, we can enter God’s presence and boldly make our requests. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

We simply approach God with our petitions and trust Him for the answers in accordance with His perfect will for our lives. Remember that God’s blessings may include medicine and professional medical help. Romans 8:28 promises, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” No matter what we face, God is with us! “Who shall separate us from the love of Messiah?”

In Yeshua’s wonderful matchless name,

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

A True Worshipper

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

What does the Bible have to say about worship? 

It is a personal expression of devotion to MESSIAH YESHUA!             

True worship is having the fire for the love of YESHUA in our heart that spills out over everything we do and say! Just knowing that we have a true and living relationship with FATHER GOD through MESSIAH should fill our hearts with enthusiasm and zeal! 

This is the kind of worshipper that is pleasing to GOD! He is seeking true and genuine worshippers! He doesn’t want us to worship Him out of obligation or religion but out of a loving relationship.

John 4:23
But the hour is coming and now is, when the true worshippers will worship ABBA the Father in spirit and truth; for GOD is seeking such to worship Him.

True worship is a lifestyle that reflects the righteousness of GOD, of loving Him and loving His people and obeying His Word! 

Are you a true worshipper?

 

Love & Blessings,

Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation