Test of Faith

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

For faith to be genuine, it must be tested; just as weight lifters rely on resistance to make their muscles stronger. When everything’s going well, it is easy to say, “Sure, I trust the LORD,“ but when times get tough, confidence in GOD can take a nosedive! 

Will you believe and act on the truths in Scripture or let hardships cause you to doubt GOD’S love and care for you?

Each moment of adversity we face is an opportunity to believe GOD, rest in His promises, and grow further into the likeness of His Son, YESHUA!

1 Peter 1:7
“That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of MESSIAH YESHUA.”

Whatever circumstances come across your path, may I encourage you to persevere and see GOD’S promises in His Word. For those who endure and love Him, they will receive the crown of life! 

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
James 1:12 

 

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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Things of Old

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

 

As we read in our verse of the day, GOD says He is doing a new thing. As we continue into 2025, a new year GOD has for us, we will encounter all kinds of new opportunities and challenges

Facing these new challenges and developing new abilities is one of the ways we grow up mature in the LORD. As we walk with the LORD in this new year, remember He already has been where He is leading us, and He has prepared the way for us!

He is the Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end). He is all knowing! Whatever He asks of us, let’s step out in faith and see the faithfulness of our almighty GOD!

Isaiah 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 and press into the great future GOD has planned for you! He is there with you to lead you, strengthen, and help you. Let’s embrace every new thing GOD brings into our lives, today and every day of our lives!

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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Choose Life

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

Our GOD is a progressive GOD, always on the move. The possibilities are unlimited for each of us, what our heavenly FATHER wants to do this new year “2025” in our lives! 

It doesn’t matter how old, young, rich, or poor we might be! It doesn’t make any difference if we are educated or uneducated or even if we have weaknesses! GOD can make miracles out of our messes because nothing is ever too hard for our almighty GOD! 

As we continue on in our walk this new year, let’s make right choices; no one can do this for you! The choices are always up to you. We need to always trust GOD’S Word and take the appropriate action to be assured of His blessings.

Deuteronomy 30:19
I call Heaven and Earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life, death, blessings and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.

In GOD, there are no dead ends—only places for new beginnings. Walk by faith into your brand new year trusting in His ways for you! 

Happy and Prosperous New Year to each one of you and your loved ones!

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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The Greatest Gift of All

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

Unless you open a gift, the value remains unknown. The same holds true of GOD’S gift of salvation through YESHUA! To receive His forgiveness but fail to discover the marvelous treasures that are available through being a child of GOD would be a shame! 

The sin we inherited through Adam and Eve does not allow a relationship with the perfect GOD; YESHIA came & took our Iniquities upon Himself and endured the death penalty in our place and then rose from the dead! 

This redeemed us for an eternal fellowship with GOD. Mercy instead of punishment is GOD’S free gift for those who believe, which includes an eternal home in Heaven, where we will live forever! That small baby in a manger was truly the greatest gift of all time!

John 3:16
For this is how God loved the world; He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.

Do you have a relationship with almighty GOD? 

YESHUA came to redeem you. If you haven’t accepted His gift of salvation, do it now! Admit your need for forgiveness and ask YESHUA into your heart!

The gift is wrapped and ready, waiting for you to open and enjoy all GOD has for you every day of the year!

 

 

HAPPY CHANUKAH, with much love and prayers always!

PASTOR BRUCE AND SUZI

 

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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Tranquil Heart

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

Is it possible to be at peace when you are facing trying times (examples: your spouse wants a divorce or your young daughter just discovered she is pregnant or you just received a pink slip at work)?

Maybe you have fallen into a deep depression! Yes, GOD’S peace is available no matter how painful and hopeless your situation seems! Peace is not gained by manipulating circumstances. 

It is foolish and unbiblical to think you just have to rearrange your situation a bit to have everything be wonderful.

The only way to a tranquil heart is trusting in the LORD and His ways, no matter how messy life gets. With YESHUA,  we can have peace in spite of our trials!

John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

YESHUA promised peace for those who trust in Him, and He always delivers on everything He promises. Let’s live one day at a time and follow our faith to that divine peace that only GOD can grant us!

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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