Love Them Anyhow

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

As believers, we must learn to get along with one another! We are going to have to learn to put up with some things we do not like. All the people around us everyday are not going to think, speak or act the way we might want them to!

But letting offenses go is part of what we must do as members of the body of MESSIAH! Not everyone is going to be or do what we want, but we can love them anyway! 

We must have a “holy fear” of pride and be very careful of judging others and of being critical of them.      

Galatians 6:2-3
Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of MESSIAH. For if anyone thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.                              

So when we look at those around us today, let’s keep in mind that they too were created in GOD’S image, the same as you and I. 

As the Scripture today instructs us, we are to bear one another’s burdens as though they were our own! What can you do today for a fellow sister or brother in the LORD who may be hurting?

 

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Selective Hearing

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Through MESSIAH and the power of the Holy Spirit, GOD wants to speak to us on a one-on-one basis everyday! He wants to lead us step-by-step to the good things He has in store for us! He cares about the tiniest details of our lives. He even keeps track of how many hairs we have on our head (Matt. 10:30).

But sometimes we choose to turn a deaf ear to what we know the LORD is clearly saying to us. We only hear what we want to hear! You could call that “selective hearing.” 

We desperately need to get in His presence in prayer and mediation of His Word spending time with Him and then take the time to be still so He can speak to us! He is ready to fill your heart with His thoughts and the goals He has for you to live a victorious life in MESSIAH 

John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”                         

When GOD created us, He gave us two ears and one mouth; there was a reason! Let this be the day you start listening to that still, small voice (the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us). Abundant blessings will follow!

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Embracing Peace

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Having an attitude of peace and calmness is priceless! It’s an attitude that says, “I’m trusting GOD!” It speaks powerfully to the people around us! 

We need peace and calmness more now than ever before, living in times such as this! 

One way to develop consistent peace is to learn to live “in the now.” We need to let go of the past and not be concerned about what the future holds! Our minds need to be focused on today. 

The Bible tells us that our heavenly FATHER gives us just enough grace for each new day while here on this world! That grace (GOD’S unmerited favor) is the power enablement or energy to do what we need to do for the Kingdom of GOD!

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward us, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

So, we need to learn to trust GOD “in the now” and receive His grace that we need for each and every new day! He gives us a new supply with every sunrise! 

Let your life be a message of peace in your corner of the world, and let your light so shine for YESHUA, our LORD & SAVIOR! 

We are His representatives here, and people are watching us!

 

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Hidden Treasures

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

The LORD says that He will make His words known to us, and we will hear Him if indeed we are listening! 

When we fall short of His glory and sin, we need to quickly confess it and then repent (which means to turn from).

Our heavenly FATHER will open up wisdom to us, and we will have more revelation than we could ever imagine! All we need to do is obey when He speaks to us. 

The Word of GOD is filled with “Hidden Treasures.” GOD is ready (through the Holy Spirit) to reveal them to us. As a child of GOD, obedience is key for Him to speak His personal word to us for His perfect will that He has planned for our lives.

Proverbs 1:23
If you will turn (repent) and give heed to reproof, behold I (wisdom) will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make My words known to you.                       

What are you waiting for? Pick up your Bible today and go treasure hunting, and see your life transformed by the Word! The glorious plan GOD has for your life will come to pass, and your life will never be the same! 

 

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation

Don’t Be Afraid of Change

Encouraging Words with Pastor Bruce & Suzi Elman

Most of us desire to be used by GOD. We would live our lives to touch others in a positive way. In order to do that, GOD has to prepare us first. Some things might have to change; don’t be afraid of that word—change!                                

We might need to stop thinking and speaking negatively and start being positive! Let’s get out of our comfort zone and step out of the boat; stop procrastinating and look for new opportunities that arise. 

Our “promised land” is there for us to take possession of. 

GOD is so good. He is willing to lead us through our wilderness into that promised land. All we have to do is yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and then watch GOD bring about positive changes in us as He prepares to use us for Kingdom work so we can bless others!

Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for in you do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you. 

No matter what your situation or circumstances, we can choose to change and keep a positive attitude. As the Holy Spirit leads us, let’s take one step at a time, one day at a time. 

And let’s never give up; keep on keeping on!

Love & Blessings,

Pastor Bruce and Suzi Elman

L’Chaim Messianic Congregation