2017 has been an extraordinary year, not just in the markets but across all segments of society.
It is our hope and prayer at BMR that everyone everywhere this Christmas will have time to pause and reflect on the real reason for the season.
Just over 2000 years ago Luke recorded the birth of Jesus Christ:
“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world (this was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria). And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
“He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'” (Luke 2: 1–12, New International Version)
A Savior was born and He is Christ the Lord. He came for all of us.
Humble beginnings…
A manger is something that is used to hold food and water for animals, so it’s significant that this is where a divine baby was born. From the beginning, Jesus was and still is God with the people. He came to earth in humble beginnings, lived a humble life, and died on a cross for the sins of the world.
In similar style, the first people to be informed of the birth of baby Jesus were the shepherds. In those days shepherds were one of the lowest of society. They were out in the fields living with the animals, not living in castles. The angel of the Lord gives them the Good News for the world. The angel tells them that a Savior has been born to them, not only for them but for the whole world. The angel does not say He was born for some of the people. Jesus was born for ALL the people, ALL races, ALL ethnicities, ALL genders, ALL classes. He is for ALL.
Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus but it is also a day when we celebrate all that He accomplished by willingly going to the cross (for us) in His death. He came to save the world and He wants all of His children to be in relationship with Him.
It is our corporate prayer that this Christmas you will feel the Hope of Christ, the Love of Christ, the Joy of Christ, and the Peace of Christ as you share this precious time with friends and family.
As you reflect on the reason for the season, may you also serve and help others who have been less fortunate this year.
From our homes to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Warmest regards,
Jon, John, Daniel and the team at BMR
Amen
Comment by Tfred — December 24, 2017 @ 10:42 am
Thanks BMR. Blessings and best wishes to you for the 2018 and the close of this year.
Comment by Shaun — December 24, 2017 @ 10:59 am
Merry Christmas to All at BullMarketRun!
May 2018 be a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Your excellent work and dedication is unsurpassed and greatly appreciated by all.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Murray
Comment by Murray — December 24, 2017 @ 11:14 am
It is said that different currencies around the world are backed by gold or silver or other precious metals and bitcoin and other crypto currencies are backed by gold or whatever. But the reason that I am here and a subscriber of BMR is because they are backed by Jesus!!! This is a wonderful message, I thank God for you all. Merry Christmas to the team and to all the subscribers here at Bullmarketrun!!!
Comment by tycoon777 — December 24, 2017 @ 3:26 pm
Merry Christmas to Jon, John, Daniel, Terry your families and all your subscribers! Blessings!
Comment by Gregh — December 25, 2017 @ 12:16 am
Thank you BMR:) we have been very ‘lucky’ this year with our own investments – means nothing if we dont or wont share it somehow.. better to give than receive my mum used to say!!:) best of british luck to us all in 2018 .. may it be safe healthy and of course prosperous in many ways. man hugs to all
Comment by Jeremy — December 25, 2017 @ 5:54 am
I’m a relatively new subscriber, but in a short time I have been rewarded abundantly by the excellent stock picks of the BMR team. The research, guidance, and analysis is second to none. So, a big thank you. My life has been changed dramatically. And even more importantly, the reminder about the real reason for the season is so true. As Jesus once said, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” If I have everything but not Him, then I realize I have nothing. Conversely, if I have nothing, but I have Him, I have everything. Merry Christmas to All.
Comment by Bryan — December 25, 2017 @ 8:26 am
A very Merry Christmas to all of our subscribers!…may you enjoy a wonderful day with friends and family, and many blessings for peace, joy, good health and prosperity in the year ahead.
Comment by Jon - BMR — December 25, 2017 @ 9:14 am
Merry Christmas to All, may their be Peace and Love in your world today and everyday in the future! BMR, not much else to say other than you have a new permanent subscriber! God Bless You and Yours this Holiday Season! Cheers…
Comment by Patrick — December 25, 2017 @ 11:13 am
They say Bayhorse Silver–1st shipment going to happen early Jan. This mean they are and will be the newest producing silver mine around and still selling for .20. If it goes way up as expected it means I will be a new subscriber here in 2018.
Comment by Carl — December 25, 2017 @ 1:18 pm
Merry Christmas 🙂
Comment by Lady — December 25, 2017 @ 9:15 pm
I’ve been waiting for your new write-up since Friday!
Comment by Shaun — December 26, 2017 @ 7:34 am