Sunday, April 1, 2018
It’s Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day, a day that should give everyone hope because it was on this day over 2,000 years ago when Jesus rose from the dead – the most incredible comeback and the greatest victory mankind has ever witnessed! An irrefutable fact of history, the Resurrection is what underpins the Christian faith and makes it unique – it’s why Jesus is indeed the way, the truth and the life. And the same Spirit who allowed Him to conquer death can dwell in each of us, if we so choose.
This is a message of hope for everyone this morning, no matter what challenges you may face. With Jesus, all things are possible as Scripture repeatedly states.
As exciting as it is to see our favorite stocks explode to the upside, or as gut-wrenching as it is to experience significant pullbacks in the markets like those that occurred during Q1, as investors we should never let money or our stock portfolios control our lives or rob us of our joy. Yes, easier said than done, but that’s one reason God has provided a Helper for each of us.
True happiness – peace and lasting joy – can’t come through being in open rebellion against God. It can only be found by knowing and serving Him through His Son, Jesus Christ, who suffered and died on the cross at Calvary and rose from the dead 3 days later on this day (Easter Sunday). He is risen, indeed. This is why we celebrate Easter. This day is not about the Easter bunny or chocolates or Easter egg hunts or enjoying a day off work. It’s about Jesus and what He did on the cross. He suffered and died for us, out of His love and mercy for us, and actually conquered death. That is so powerful and should give hope to us all. Think about it. He also modeled the values, including humility, that He wants each of us to embrace for our own good and to help improve the lives of others around us.
Nothing is more important in our view than one’s relationship with God through Jesus. He is the Creator of all things, including every mineral and every deposit we write about here at BMR.
It’s the dream of anyone in the resource sector to make an exciting new discovery, and the dream of every investor to own that stock and make a fortune. For some, Nickel Mountain was that discovery in 2017. And there’s much, much more to come from there. But even something as amazing as that doesn’t compare to the discovery that really matters – one’s discovery of Jesus. True riches are found in the Savior. He changes lives and gives everlasting life to all those who come to know Him.
He has also provided us, through His precious Word, all the guidance we need for our daily lives, including of course how we should approach the handling of money, investment matters and relationships – business and personal.
This special day is a great opportunity for each of us to put some time aside and reflect on what Easter Sunday is really all about and why we celebrate it. And draw closer to God in the process. Each of us is very imperfect, but as sinners we have redemption through the precious blood of Jesus.
John 20:29: “Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
From our families to yours, have a joyous Easter Sunday.
When Jon is even able to tie GGI into his Easter message… you know that’s the stock to own for 2018! Kidding aside, awesome message Jon and totally agree!!!
Comment by Weatheritout80 — April 1, 2018 @ 6:17 am
I appreciate all you at BMR do and stand for! He is risen indeed!
David D
Comment by DJD1 — April 1, 2018 @ 8:30 am
Thank you, Weatheritout80, and Happy Easter to you and all subscribers this morning…you know, I thought it was very fitting to include a brief mention of Nickel Mountain in the right context in this morning’s Easter Message…it is also such a great example of God’s perfect work, with super rich Nickel and multiple other metals in a clean, pure sulphide (and so much of it) in the heart of an amazing mining camp that only He could have created…I’ve seen countless examples of His hand involved in that whole process of discovery at Nickel Mountain that started initially with the acquisition of the property followed soon after by the first humble exploration efforts in the summer of 2016…everything would grow exponentially from there of course…I’ll also never forget the moment I landed on ground near Nickel Mountain in early September last year with a friend of mine (a Muslim and a geologist)…we started walking uphill a bit, toward a receding glacier, and came to a spot where there was a great view of Nickel Mountain though it was partly cloudy that day…I said let’s stop and take a few pictures…I started taking out my camera from the bag…he was standing about 20 feet behind me, and suddenly he shouted, “Look – there’s a rainbow” – and sure enough, I looked up and a spectacular rainbow was starting to form that actually began at the Cone and stretched out over the eastern side of Nickel Mountain (the Cone is a fascinating feature that holds some geological significance and also marks the boundary between GGI and Metallis)…how appropriate, but also how remarkable…it was the only rainbow I would see in my entire time up there…of course I started snapping pictures, and my friend commented, “That could only have come from God”…
Comment by Jon - BMR — April 1, 2018 @ 9:28 am
Amen, and God Bless everyone…
Comment by Patrick Lamane — April 1, 2018 @ 9:33 am
Awesome message Jon !!! He is Risen Indeed!
Happy Easter Everyone!
Comment by GREGH — April 1, 2018 @ 12:30 pm
So true. Thank you for this reminder of what Easter is really all about and how true riches are found when we discover the One who rose again. This has been my experience too.
Comment by Bryan — April 1, 2018 @ 12:44 pm
Thanks for your Easter message. It sure helps to get our priorities straight…and, you speak your belief…appreciate that some so much…Hope I can sell some of my recent purchases and get into GGI before it cycles higher….of course, the cycling will continue for a while—It’s called trading!!!!! lol………Best to your staff…
Comment by BURIN — April 1, 2018 @ 5:30 pm
Happy Easter! He is Risen Indeed!
Comment by Charles — April 1, 2018 @ 6:22 pm
Thank you for this wonderful message of hope and truth. Happy Easter to you all as well!! And Happy Easter to all my fellow readers and subscribers!!
Comment by Tycoon777 — April 1, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
As an investor it is particularly nice to be able to work with people who have their priorities in order. Christ is Risen, He is truly Risen!
Comment by DINGO — April 1, 2018 @ 11:13 pm
What a wonderful message on Easter Sunday. Words of wisdom and truth. To know Jesus in your heart is truly an amazing blessing!
Comment by Arthur — April 2, 2018 @ 11:31 am
Cheers BMR and everyone else. Happy Easter!
Comment by Matt — April 2, 2018 @ 2:11 pm