A True Follower

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

When YESHUA walked this earth, a vast multitude followed Him. They came for many reasons, some noble, some selfish. The same is still true today. Not all that seek GOD are really His followers!

Let’s take a look at our own walk and ask ourselves, “What do we want from Him?” How committed are we to being His disciples?

In the Bible, some followed YESHUA because they had urgent needs that He alone could meet. Some wanted to see signs and miracles and feel that thrill of excitement.

Today, some go to their congregation only to get pumped up. 

However, mountaintop experiences are usually followed by valleys! Then when hardships come, they are quick to abandon the LORD!

John 6:2

A huge crowd kept following Him wherever He went, because they saw His miraculous signs as He healed the sick.

Are you more interested in what YESHUA can do for you than in just being with Him?

Do you find it hard to stay committed without an emotional experience to sustain you? 

Our physical and emotional needs can draw us to the LORD, but they should never be the foundation for our walk with Him! 

 

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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Gift of Grace

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

Many people simply can’t believe that the LORD loves them! Others believe that He loves them but only when they are pleasing Him in some way 

Why is it so hard for us to accept GOD’S unconditional love?

Maybe because we ourselves have a hard time loving others without conditions! 

Did you ever look for excuses to not show love to someone because they may annoy you or their behavior may upset you? So, we can wrongly assume that the LORD does likewise!

Another reason for not considering ourselves to be loved by GOD is because of a poor self-image! We need to remember that when it comes to being worthy of GOD’S love, there is not one of us that is! 

It’s all because of His goodness, mercy, and grace that we can receive that love.

1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

If you feel unloved or struggle to accept yourself, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth of GOD’S loving and generous gift of grace through His Son, YESHUA! You are the apple of His eye and valuable to Him! 

 

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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Putting on Love

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

PUTTING ON LOVE” 

What does love look like? For this, we have to look at GOD!

1 John 4:8 says GOD is love. He knows nothing else. We see through Scripture the love YESHUA had for all people.

How He handled Himself when they came up against Him & 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! Feelings change, they come and go! When we choose to love even the unlovable, we are honoring and glorifying GOD!

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

Let’s pray that we will have the leading of the Holy Spirit to put someone on our hearts that needs to feel loved! It will return back to us many times over.

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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Walking in Darkness

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

The verse for today, written by John, was addressed to believers who already have a relationship with GOD (salvation through YESHUA) but needed a reminder of how to remain in fellowship with Him. Although believers have been made new in MASCHIACH (2 Corinthians 5:17), we are not yet perfect and still can fall into sin, short of GOD’S goodness! We are still human beings living in these fleshly bodies and can fall into temptation to appease the flesh, which invites darkness into our lives. 

When this happens, it’s important to understand that you have not lost your salvation but that you have chosen to get out of GOD’S will and veered off to a place of darkness for a time! 

Confessing that sin lifts that darkness and restores your peace with your almighty GOD!

1 John 1:5B & 6
God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth.

Darkness and light can not exist together; so when we fall into sin, let us be quick to repent and turn from that darkness!

Being in right relationship with our heavenly FATHER always radiates the light of His Shalom and Simchat for everyone to see! Then let your light shine!

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Our new location:

WE MEET AT:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Adventure of Faith

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

A committed and consistent prayer life is essential for every believer who wants to grow in his relationship with YESHUA! Are you struggling in this area? Let’s take a look at some hindrances!

Some find it easy to pray when there is an urgent need, but once the urgency has passed, they drift back into not spending time with the LORD!

Then there is the time factor. Some think they are too busy to fit prayer into their schedule. Some may even think, “Why pray? GOD never seems to answer anyhow.” And they think it’s a waste of time! 

But the Word tells us just the opposite as we read in our Scripture today.

James 5:16B
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

GOD didn’t design prayer as simply an avenue for requests. Spending time in conversation with our heavenly FATHER is meant to help us know Him and love Him! Then as we grow in passion for Him, spending that time we set apart each day will become a delight, and life will turn into an adventure of faith!

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Our new location:

WE MEET AT:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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