The One Trade We Should Make Before the New Year

[@dmwl09]

I just love you! Living your real life with us. We’re having a coffee, listening to this amazing message and we get to hear your Momma call you. That’s a gift for you. Your share within your real life! ❤❤❤

[@BecomeNew]

You are so welcome - Mom's are special - thank you sharing your day and coffee listening to us Have a Blessed Day Bucky

[@DeeLew714]

Great message! Mom's call was icing on the cake. Love the authenticity!😂

[@brucebaker111]

Your mention of shepherds in the video reminded me of something from church yesterday. We had a presentation on shepherds, and it struck me how simple and unglamorous their role was. They spent weeks out in the fields, unable to bathe or care for themselves properly. During the discussion, the term shepherd boy came up. I learned it’s because if an adult was a shepherd, it was seen as a sign of failure. It wasn’t a job anyone wanted or would brag about. But here’s what I find so beautiful-these were the people God chose to announce Jesus’ birth to. Not kings or rulers, not the rich or powerful, but shepherds, the lowest in society at the time. It says so much about who Jesus came for. Not just the elite, but all of us, especially those who are humble and overlooked. Thank you again for today’s video. It reminded me of the courage and humility we are all called to embrace.

[@rennell714]

Amen 🙏 🌠🕊

[@paulkick7870]

God comes as Jesus, and Jesus is one of us. God with us, Emmanuel.

[@BecomeNew]

Amen Paul! God is always with us - even during the times when we don't feel him - he is always by our side Blessings Bucky

[@joanncampbell5839]

I love this message . Trade fear for joy! Your ability to keep right on track even after being interupted is an impressive skill, and I felt gifted to observe that. Your authenticity is something I would much like to imitate in my life.

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Joann for the kind words - we love hearing from our Become new Family which is never an interruption to us We are grateful Bucky

[@candyboyer]

I often think about the great joy, the gift God was giving for the people, so great that a multitude of angels were singing praises ...compared to us, the people, now. Does God ever feel cynical, both now and at Easter, seeing that He has truly given us His very best - His own son - and today people take it so lightly? Does He grow weary with us, knowing He has already given us the best of Himself, yet so many times we don't truly see? God thank you for hanging in there with us!

[@BecomeNew]

Truly reflective wonder Candy - we serve a God of endless love, grace and mercy. We are truly blessed for not what we have done but what he did for us Bucky

[@pamashraf9608]

That was so sweet.... Answering your mom's call!!

[@BecomeNew]

You never want to ignore a call from Mom - thank you for your kind words Pam Blessings Bucky

[@jakechacko3005]

God comes as does mom!

[@BecomeNew]

Mom's are very special - we love her so much. Thanks for listening Have a Blessed Day Bucky

[@barbsimmons4185]

I learn so much from every video I see! Thank you John!

[@BecomeNew]

Glad to hear it Barb we are blessed you are with us on our Advent journey together Bucky

[@lindaburke5697]

How God can melt your heart ❤️

[@BecomeNew]

God works in mysterious ways Linda - and melting our hearts is one of them Thank you for being with us on our Advent journey Bucky

[@karenkeil7945]

The fear...I have "burned the ships" between my old life and a new life, and I've been seeking direction for that life but over the weekend, my knee decided to go on strike - so it looks like part of "new life" involves medical bills. I know that becoming healthier is one of the changes I want (and need) to make, as is finding a job that I will like, that will let me help others, and that will ease my financial situation. Fear is a "spider" that looks the size of a house standing between me and these things.

[@BecomeNew]

Karen "Fear Not for the Lord is with you and will never leave your side - Be Blessed with your journey partner Jesus Bucky

[@elaineh1041]

Good morning ☀️ Yay! Oh man Yes Lord have it (my fears) all. Best deal in town, fear for great joy. What a precious gift to give & better as a recipient 🙏🏻💕🍃

[@BecomeNew]

Elaine trading in our hearts for God's joy is a priceless gift we can give ourselves - indeed the best deal in town. Thanks for sharing Bucky

[@gjlaird]

I have had the privilege and honor of reading Luke 2:7 at several Church Christmas services. When I read this passage, I try to communicate two feelings. First, the fact and vulnerability of a teenage girl giving birth to her first child. Second, the tenderness and love of this moment as this inexperienced mother cares for her helpless baby by wrapping Him tightly in swaddling cloths, like a papoose, to comfort Him, and then lays Him in a manger filled with straw. I have seen hearts melt, like mine, as I read this passage.

[@BecomeNew]

Wonderfully shared Gilaird - your words paint beautiful images and invoke powerful feelings. Thank you for blessings us Bucky

[@MrsRildaReads]

Thank you for your faithfulness, John. I'm taking action because of Emmanuel. I'm trading my great fear for joy - full abundant overflowing joy that Christ died for me to have! I'm going to have the conversations. I'm going on. I'm going through. I'm asking the Lord what's next with great expectations. Shalom. Emmanuel. 🎉

[@BecomeNew]

Mrs Rilda trading your fear for joy is a great blessing - knowing you are in the arms of our gracious God who never leaves us and is always with us in his great love, grace and mercy. We are so excited to hear what Emmanuel has in store for you ...keep us posted Blessings Bucku

[@kellypatton1261]

Rejoice Thanks so much ❤

[@BecomeNew]

You are so welcome - thanks for being with us Kelly we appreciate it Have a Blessed Day Bucky

[@vinoo1946]

Hi John and Tim, Many thanks for explaining these verses so eloquently....So enlightening and a different view point completely....Great...Just great... Love it...More power to your exposition...Peace... Kind regards,..Arnold. (UK). 😆🙏❄☃

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Arnold - praying the weather in the UK has improved. We are so blessed to have you on our Advent journey from across the pond. Be well Bucky

[@johnnysantiago2691]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@BecomeNew]

And Amen!! Thank you for sharing your day with us - Blessing Bucky

[@JeanneCorrigan-ej4le]

Thank you for your great message today John 😊 Bless you …and Tim in the cold but beautiful Minnesota snow !! ❤️

[@BecomeNew]

You are very welcome welcome - we did suggest that Tim wear a coat the next time he films outside in the cold Minnesota weather 😉 Bucky

[@kaseyberg4022]

Thanks John! I have been blessed ❤

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Kasey - we are blessed as well having you part of our Become New Community Blessings Bucky

[@ursrudiger5318]

Great message of hope and joy, thank you John. When it comes down to it, the shepherds were really the lucky ones, because they saw it all, the heavenly hosts and our lord in form of a child, they were there. I don’t really care if the translation or the meaning of Luke was, that Jesus was born in a barn, cave, lower level house or whatever. Maybe the small town was full to the last place, and Jesus was born in a barn, we don’t know. There are historians, scientists, and other smart people even saying that Jesus wasn’t born at that time of the year, because shepherds at that time of the year wouldn’t be out in the field. Others say that Jesus probably was born in Nazareth and not in Bethlehem, and there is the virgin birth, on and on and on. At the end of the day we can argue, debate and speculate from Adam and Eve to the Revelation on no end. What does it make for a difference if I believe he was born in a barn or cave? It doesn’t! Jesus birth was a miracle, God in human form, to save us and the earth from everlasting damnation. And yes, according to my intensive scientific research and study of the Bethlehem city plans of the year 0, taking in account of all the facts and possibilities, I came to the conclusion that he was probably born in a barn, prove me otherwise. Merry Christmas and peace to all. Keep up the great work John, you are a great blessing to many of us.

[@BecomeNew]

Merry Christmas Ursrudiger5318 - and thank you for blessing us on our Advent journey together Bucky

[@mommorkus]

So encouraging! ‘You’-God’s message through you-are getting me through the season. Much gratitude!

[@BecomeNew]

We are so blessed to have you join us as we journey through Advent together - grateful for you Bucky

[@RoseExieDavis]

Thank you & Joyful Christmas to All ❤

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you too Rose may you have a blessed and Joyful Christmas Bucky

[@daniellemeadows8291]

❤

[@BecomeNew]

Danielle - so blessed by your faithfulness Have a joyful day Bucky

[@KathyHickey-mv3tr]

WOW! That was an awesome message!!❤🎉

[@BecomeNew]

So glad you enjoyed the message Kathy - thank you for sharing a part of your day with us - we are blessed Bucky