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Intro
Friday, January 2 2026from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
Hi there ...
Only 364 days to the year 2027
Scripture Of The Day
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalms 100:2.Read The Bible In a Year
Genesis 4-6; Matthew 2.Thoughts For The Day
It's a lot easier to react than it is to think.You shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do but to the best you can do.
Even the smallest candle burns brighter in the dark.
Motivation For The Day
There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.On This Day
1492 - Reconquest of Spain- The kingdom of Granada falls to the Christian forces of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella - as a result, the Moors lose their last foothold in Spain.1757 - British General Robert Clive, known to history as 'Clive of India', captures Calcutta after its seizure by the Nawab of Bengal. The latter imprisoned 146 British prisoners in the notorious 'Black Hole'. Only 23 survived.
1842 - The first wire suspension bridge opens to traffic in Fairmount Pennsylvania.
1905 - Elara, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine in San Jose, California.
1980 - British steel workers call a national strike for the first time in more than fifty years in an attempt to increase their pay.
1993 - Warring factions discuss peace for Bosnia in Geneva. It is the first time that the head of the Muslims, Serbs, Bosnians and Croats have met face to face since the outbreak of the war in Yugoslavia.
2023 - Two helicopters collide in midair on the Gold Coast, Australia, killing four and injuring eight.
Personal Story Of The Day
When Tragedy Comes.
How do we react to tragic events? When upsetting experiences come into our personal lives and create an atmosphere of darkness and gloom, how do we respond? We may tend to panic or lose heart.
A man named Abraham Davenport can teach us a lesson in steadfastness. On May 19, 1780, a mysterious phenomenon took place. Thick darkness (perhaps caused by smoke from forest fires combined with dense fog) covered areas of New England. Filled with fear, many people thought the world was coming to an end.
The Connecticut legislature was meeting that day, and many members were urging adjournment. Abraham Davenport, however, proclaimed to his colleagues, "I am against adjournment. The day of judgment is either approaching or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for an adjournment; if it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. I wish therefore that candles may be brought."
The apostle Paul had a similar determination. Even though he had faced severe hardship and opposition, and he was hearing gloomy news about his future, he was determined to "finish [his] race with joy" (Acts 20:24). Let us, then, with soul quieting confidence in our Lord, remain steadfast in serving Him all our days. There is nothing coming your way which God hasn't already prepared for in advance.
Jokes Of The Day
The ninety-five year old woman at the nursing home received a visit from one of her fellow church members. 'How are you feeling Mary?' the visitor asked. 'Oh,' said the lady, 'I'm just worried sick!' 'What are you worried about, dear?' her friend asked. 'You look like you're in good health. They are taking care of you, aren't they?' 'Yes, they are taking very good care of me.' 'Are you in any pain?' she asked. 'No, I have never had a pain in my life.' 'Well, what are you worried about?' her friend asked again. The lady leaned back in her rocking chair and slowly explained her major worry. 'Every close friend I ever had has already died and gone on to heaven. I'm afraid they're all wondering where I went.'
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According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints.
Every night, the maintenance man would remove them and the next day, the girls would put them back. Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night.
To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.
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The Lamaze class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe properly, along with informing the men how to give the necessary assurances at this stage of the plan.
The teacher then announced, "Ladies, exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. And, gentlemen, it wouldn't hurt you to take the time to go walking with your partner!"
The room got really quiet. Finally, a man in the middle of the group raised his hand.
"Yes," replied the teacher.
"Is it alright if she carries a golf bag while we walk?"
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According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints.
Every night, the maintenance man would remove them and the next day, the girls would put them back. Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night.
To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.
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The Lamaze class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe properly, along with informing the men how to give the necessary assurances at this stage of the plan.
The teacher then announced, "Ladies, exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. And, gentlemen, it wouldn't hurt you to take the time to go walking with your partner!"
The room got really quiet. Finally, a man in the middle of the group raised his hand.
"Yes," replied the teacher.
"Is it alright if she carries a golf bag while we walk?"
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Riddle Of The Day
What do you serve that you cannot eat?Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
What do you throw out when you want to use it, but take in when you don't want to use it?
Answer: An anchor.
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
Answer QuicklyI sleep, but my heart waketh: Song of Solomon 5:2...
The woman has made preparation for bed and is in a set pattern of her own comfort. However, her lover knocks on the door to speak with her, but it is not convenient. Finally, she relents and gets up and opens the door, but he has gone. This is part of a dream sequence and goes on to describe the awakening of the true intimacy she has with her beloved.
There is a spiritual message for the individual or the church to awaken out of its own sleep. But once awake and moving, there are hurdles and obstacles to overcome.
As she desperately seeks his company so their love can be confirmed, she is poorly treated by the night-watchmen who steal her cloak and treat her poorly. This happens to us in this world. Those who are called to care for our souls (religious leaders... family members) are often the ones who hurt us and bring pain as we search for the true love of Christ to be revealed within us.
We are reminded in Romans 13:11 'And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.' ...exactly the same story that Solomon delivered in his love letter.
The Lord is knocking now, awaken and enjoy the spiritual pleasures of his company, but remember, there are obstacles to overcome, mainly from within and often from without. However, on this occasion, there is a church full of people willing to help you find your first love.
Criticism And Negativity
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. James 3:10
I am sure all of us have heard criticism before... either about someone or someone criticising us. Criticism is hurtful, if not applied correctly. And the correct way to 'apply criticism' is to avoid it. Instead of criticising, why not give a praise? Find something good to comment the person on. And, if the problem still exists, why not talk with them about it, and perhaps give a suggestion rather than criticism?
Too often, adults will say things to children that could be worded differently, and would have a different effect on each child. We need to say positive things to children. If they won't do their duties, let them know the consequences of carelessness. Don't tell them how lazy they are or that they will never amount to anything in their lives.
Children need motivation, not the development and confirmation of a learned behaviour. When speaking to others, we need to have a positive thought, rather than negative. If we can't speak good things, we need to keep our mouth shut.
When we criticise, it also puts a bad light on ourselves. If we cannot identify the good points about something first... put them in perspective and then offer a solution that will work... we certainly can't criticise our way to a solution. Remember sometimes you may be in error and may be the one that needs 'criticism'... give the Lord time to establish the right solution rather than undermine the faith of others with continual fault finding.
Facts Of The Day
In Cleveland, Ohio it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.
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Closing Thought
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