Being in Awe

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Being passionate about our life and our purpose begins and continues with being passionate about GOD our FATHER! We should always live in amazement about Him and His ways. Everything that once thrilled us about GOD’S character should continue day by day, filling us with awe of Him and who He is.

So what can we do if the wonder and excellence of who GOD is and what He’s done for us begins to fade? 

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The answer is found in our Scripture today. 

2 Timothy 1:6

Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.  

The apostle Paul is giving instructions to Timothy when he started battling with fear. Paul told him to stir up (rekindle the embers of & keep burning) the gift of GOD (the inner fire) that was in him. It was the gift of faith Paul was talking about.

We have the ability, and it is our responsibility to fan the flames of our faith!! Don’t delay; start today, stir up the fire of passion in your heart for the things of GOD and the awesomeness of who He is: “THE GREAT I AM”!

 

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

God’s Best

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

As followers of YESHUA, we are to pray to ABBA when we desire or need something (Philippians 4:6). But sad to say, many of GOD’s children fail to do so. 

Why?

Some are “too busy” to take time to pray; others talk to the LORD in a general or mechanical way (memorized prayer) without the genuine heartfelt communication ABBA desires.

MESSIANIC BELIEVERS should come humbly before GOD’s throne bringing requests with a submissive spirit—meaning we are to seek GOD’s will above all else, even above what we think is best because He could have something better in mind! 

The Scriptures tells us to approach the throne room with confidence and faith (Hebrews 4:16). 

When we pray and seek God’s will (not ours), we should anticipate that He will answer us!

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.

ABBA FATHER desires to pour blessings into the lives of His children. Don’t allow lack of prayer to prevent His best! Go to Him with your needs and wants with confidence and giving Him all praise! Then submit your will to His and see His faithfulness unfold!

Love & Blessings,

Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Confirming Our Reservation

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Our faith is set apart from every other religion (because ours is relationship, not religion) in the world!

Our verse today is the key (Revelation 3:20) to that. In this verse, a beautiful picture is painted for us of Messiah YESHUA , the Savior of mankind, patiently knocking on the door of our hearts!

In other beliefs, this picture is different; it would be you andI knocking on the door of heaven, trying to get in by our good works! 

But in today’s verse, YESHUA is the one who pursues. He stands there knocking, and He keeps on standing there knocking until we come to Him and receive His sacrifice (cross) as an atonement for our sins (past, present, and future). He is the only confirmation for our ticket that we need to our destination (heaven)! We can’t get in without it!

Revelation 3:20

Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him and he with Me.

Is YESHUA standing at the door of your heart right now? Remember the door knob is on your side! YESHUA is a gentleman; He will not force His way into our lives. We must welcome Him; He’s patiently waiting for your invitation. Won’t you let Him in?

Love & Blessings,

Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

The Power of Love

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Believers are vessels for GOD’S love. His love flowing through us is a powerful force that enables us to do more than the unbeliever, who RELIES upon himself. The love that dwells in us is described perfectly in our verse of the day!

1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud…”

First, “love is patient,” and with GOD’S Spirit living within us, we are empowered to wait upon His timing and purpose so we can be patient with others, knowing GOD is working on their behalf. 

“Love is kind,“ and with GOD’S love, we have the capacity to be genuinely kind, regardless of how others may treat us.

Love is not jealous or envious. Jealousy is a fear of losing someone. GOD’S love gives us the security to hold relationships more loosely.

“Love does not brag, is not arrogant.” We understand our value in GOD’S eyes, and there is no need to be arrogant!

GOD’S love is powerful! When we allow His caring Spirit to flow through us, we can have a profound effect upon our world!

Love & Blessings,

Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Encouraging Others

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

One of the easiest ways to express love to others is to help them feel valuable. Stop to think, most people we know do not have a sense of their infinite value as a child of GOD! The thought that GOD loves them and sees them as precious has never entered their minds.

Satan works overtime making people feel devalued and worthless, but we can help remove those lies by building people up and encouraging them! 

One way to do this is with a sincere compliment. Nothing major, just a little remark like: I value our friendship or you look so pretty today or I love your smile! 

How meaningful that can be to someone. A little bit of love and care goes a long way! 

Rom. 14:19 
Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.        

This act of edification isn’t time consuming or costly but is so valuable to the building up of GOD’S creation ( you & me)! 

Reach out today and spread the love of YESHUA; encourage someone. It only takes a minute!

Love & Blessings,

Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation