Join me, Max Locato, for Max Locato's because of Bethlehem, in theaters nationwide, December 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Together we will remember that the Christmas season is more than a pretty tree with presents

piled underneath. It's a time to reflect on the true gift of the season.

Join me along with special guests, Matthew West, Ann Wilson, C. C. C. Wienens and more.

Tickets are on sale now for this special in theaters only event.

Hey everybody, Erica here with Team Lucado.

Wanted to share some exciting news with you all, Max's brand new book you were made for this moment,

inspired by the timeless and timely story of Esther is available

now wherever books are sold. Hi everybody Max Locato here from my home to yours. Thanks so much for joining me

for today's encouraging word. Thank you for this opportunity to tell you that God loves you.

He's with you.

He's fighting for you. I believe that's the theme of the Gospel of John. That's the reminder that that we walk away with you are never ever alone.

Never alone even though you may feel like you're alone you're really not in every

page and every promise of the passages of the Gospel of John dare us to believe that God is closer than we can ever

imagine. God understands, he understands what it's like to be human just as Jesus

divinity is becoming unapproachable. Just when his holiness is becoming

untouchable. Just when his perfection becomes inimitable, the phone rings, and John's gospel whispers,

don't forget, he was human he had flesh and at just the right time we are reminded that the

one to whom we pray understands understands, empathizes, appreciates, and knows our feelings. He knows temptation. He has felt discouraged. He has been hungry, he has been sleepy. He has been tired. He knows what we feel like. He knows what we feel like when the alarm clock goes off. He knows what we feel like when our children all want different things at the same time.

He knows. He nods in understanding when we pray in frustration or impatience.

He's touched when we tell him there's more to do that can ever be done.

And he doesn't throw up his hands in frustration

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