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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Being Still

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

Temptations, trials and suffering—we’ve all experienced them! Even as Messiah followers (sometimes especially because we’re believers), we must endure pain whether through loss, bankruptcy, unemployment or broken relationships!

While no one is immune to hard times, believers are empowered through the Holy Spirit to endure them. 

Our verse today tells us to “Be still” and know who GOD is! This indicates that our best response to disappointments is to trust in the LORD! 

When troubles come (and they will come), it’s really easy to get caught up in our emotions, but we need to be wise in the Word of GOD and learn to be still, trust, and wait on the One who can work it all out for our good (Rom. 8:28)! 

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am GOD. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

While on this earth, troubles won’t ever vanish (John 16:33)! But when storms are brewing on the horizon, buckle up and trust GOD to guide you through!

 

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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God’s Purpose

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

When we read Psalm 46:10, we see that it instructs us to “Be still” during times of difficulty. That Scripture means we should stop trying to manipulate our circumstances and instead allow GOD to work! 

Understanding a verse is one thing, but putting it into action during difficult time is entirely different! So how are we to “Be still” when we’re facing hard times?

First, we must understand that the LORD is allowing our difficulties. 

If we believe that He is in control, then we must also believe He has permitted this trial to happen! 

Second, it may be hard to comprehend, but there is a purpose behind our trials, even when it all seems confusing. 

GOD won’t allow hardships to come our way without good reason, if we respond correctly, we may look back one day on the experience as a stepping stone for growth in our spiritual walk!

1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trials which is to try you as though some strange thing happened to you, but rejoice to the extent that you partake of MESSIAH‘S sufferings.

GOD hasn’t disappeared, and He isn’t ignoring us. He has a purpose in everything, even in the most challenging of circumstances! Trust always!

 

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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