Legally Righteous

L'Chaim Messianic Congregation, Lake Worth Florida, Palm Beaches
One day, the wrath of GOD will rightly fall on sinful mankind (Romans 5:8-10); but those who are justified by the blood of MESSIAH (accepted YESHUA as Savior) will be saved from that dreadful punishment!

Justification means that the FATHER accepts the death of His Son as full payment for our sins (Romans 3:23-26). YESHUA is a satisfactory substitute because He is the sinless Lamb of GOD! So we are declared righteous in GOD’S eyes.

Think of justification as a legal transaction in which YESHUA placed all our iniquities on His account and then paid it off in full! Now when GOD looks at us, all He sees is MESSIAH’S perfection; we are no longer guilty but are declared legally righteous, even if we don’t always act like it!

 

1 Corinthians  6:20
For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify GOD in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

What an awesome privilege to be righteous in GOD’S view! Now that does not mean we can go out and do anything we want! Remember, we are GOD’S children; so let’s not act like children of the devil! Let’s bring glory to ABBA THE FATHER.

 

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Full Submission

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

The Word tells us YESHUA was in “very nature GOD”! He left Heaven to become a man. While He was here on earth, He lived in full submission to His FATHER’S plans, with no restrictions or conditions. YESHUA gave GOD complete control over everything He did! He did this because He had perfect trust in the One who sent Him. 

YESHUA knew that GOD’S decisions were based on divine love, mercy and justice! He always does what’s best for us. Also YESHUA obeyed to bring glory to the FATHER’S name (John 17:4). 

We are to live the same way—-surrendering to GOD’S will! Let’s give Him the right to order our lives, including finances, family, friends, and even our fun! Give Him control over these things, and you will receive blessings from His Hand!

Philippians 2:6-7
Who, being in the form of GOD, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bond servant, and coming in the likeness of men.

Full submission of our lives to the FATHER is the only way to live THE victorious life! That’s how we glorify the FATHER and grow in MESSIAH and receive His favor!

 

Blessings,

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

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L’Chaim Messianic Congregation meets at:
OASIS CHURCH
16401 SOUTHERN BLVD
WELLINGTON FL 33470

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Fiery Ordeals

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

A Very Blessed day to you from Pastor Bruce & Suzi!

Being a believer in Messiah Yeshua isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes we’ll experience trials that truly test our faith and ability to trust in GOD.   

In today’s Scripture, Peter refers to times of testing as “fiery ordeals”! He says we shouldn’t be surprised when hardships come our way.

It’s important to remember that GOD has a purpose for our trials and will see us through each step of the way.   Sometimes, our heavenly FATHER uses painful experiences to cleanse and purify us, His children.  

See, trials are to drive us closer to God, and we can begin to focus more on Him and start to see things from His perspective!  He also uses them to strengthen our faith and our devotion to Him.

1 Peter 4:12
eloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you.

In the midst of adversity, we might feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But once the storm has passed, we can often look back and see that the LORD’S providential hand carried us through. 

Oh, indeed, yes! “PTL!” 

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen.  

With lots of prayers & love, shalom!

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Habit of Trust

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Good day to you from Pastor Bruce & Suzi!

Do you find yourself asking GOD what He is doing in your life and in your walk with Him, not always understanding? Well, if we always understood we would have no need for trust.  You may find yourself asking questions like: “What does my future hold?” or “Will I ever see my breakthrough?”

We have to learn to trust our heavenly FATHER, especially when we don’t understand His ways and/or what might be happening in our lives!  We need to become comfortable with the unanswered questions.   We need to relax and get comfortable trusting and believing GOD (the One who does know!). 

Make it a habit of trusting. Even if you only see one step ahead of you, take that step, and then trust the guidance of the Holy Spirit to show you the next step!

Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts nor are your ways My ways, say the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways. My thoughts than your thoughts.    

If your answer is delayed, trust and know His timing IS Always perfect! GOD’S thoughts and ways are not ours, and His are higher and wiser, even when we don’t understand! Yes! 

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen. 

With lots of prayers, hugs & love, Shalom!

Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation