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Intro
Saturday, October 17 2026from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
God will be hard at work today... he may need your help...
Only 76 days to the year 2027
Scripture Of The Day
For as the heaven is high above the earth, [so] great is his mercy toward them that fear him.Psalms 103:11
Read The Bible In a Year
Isaiah 50-52 ; 1 Thessalonians 5Thoughts 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.
Ignorant people are very broadminded: they are always willing to give careful consideration to both sides of the same side.
Motivation For The Day
Our body is perishing, but our spirit can be flourishing.On This Day
1914 - An earthquake centred on Greece kills more than 3,000.1927 - In Britain, Mona Maclennan admits that her claim to have swum the English Channel in a record time of 13 hours and 12 minutes was a hoax
1956 - Queen Elizabeth II opens Calder Hall in Cumbria - Britian's first large scale atomic energy station.
1962 - Emerging 'pop' group 'The Beatles' make their first appearance on British TV.
1980 - In Rome, the first ever meeting between a British monarch,Queen Elizabeth II and the Pope during a State Visit to the Vatican.
1991 - In Britain, four independent television companies: TV-am, Thames, TVS and TSW lose their licences to broadcast following a 'sealed bid' system of awarding the franchises by the Independent Television Commission.
1996 - England international footballer Paul Gascoigne is accused of beating up his wife Sheryl at a hotel in Scotland.
Personal Story Of The Day
Trained To ListenA car sticker asks, "Have you hugged your child today?" It's a reminder to parents to communicate their love in tangible ways. As important as hugging is, though, another important question needs to be asked: "Have you listened to your child today?" The answer we give has the power to affirm or to frustrate our children.
Consider a boy named Charlie whose mother told him to get ready for a friend's birthday party. Charlie appeared to resist her by saying, "But, Mom!" His mother interrupted impatiently, "I don't want any argument. Get washed and dressed now!" Charlie protested again, "But, Mom!" "Just do it," she interrupted again, "whether you want to or not!" After more protest, Charlie finally was shoved out the door with a birthday present in his hands. When he proceeded to bang loudly on his own front door, his mother angrily opened it to hear these words, "But, Mom, the party is tomorrow!"
In Colossians 3:21, Paul wrote, "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged." If we do not listen to our children, they will become frustrated and discouraged by our lack of concern for them. This can be reversed and a great blessing can be gained. If God is our father, then he abides by his own advice. That means he will never provoke us nor position us to a place where our anger is triggered.
It is good to know all such pressures are never from the Lord. Today, take time to listen patiently to your children and even more importantly, God's children. Listening is a way to show that you care. It is also a way of checking that you are still taking time to get your facts right. Preconceived ideas can lead to trouble.
Jokes Of The Day
How do you make a blonde laugh on Friday?Tell her a joke on Monday.
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A desperate young mother had two incorrigible boys. Having exhausted all
suggestions for controlling the little hellions, she tried one last
approach: she took them to the meanest preacher in town for a lecture. First
the older boy was admitted into the stern minister's study. Glaring at the
boy from behind the desk, the preacher waited a few moments, then challenged
the boy: "Young man, where is God?" The boy was stunned to silence. The
preacher rose part way out of his chair and repeated the question: "I asked
you, Where Is God?" The boy began to quake with dread .... this was no
ordinary lecture for being bad! Stepping around from behind the desk, the
impassioned preacher now shouted his question, "WHERE IS GOD!?" At this, the
boy leaped from his chair and bolted out the door, running headlong into his
little brother. "What's wrong? What's the matter?" his brother asked. "It's
awful! The church has LOST GOD and they're BLAMING US!"
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A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience. She mounts the horse, unassisted, and the horse immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she slides down the side of the horse anyway. The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider.
Finally, giving up her frail grip, the blonde attempts to leap away from the horse and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup, she is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as her head is struck against the ground over and over. As her head is battered against the ground, she is mere moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune ..... Frank, the shopping centre guard, sees her dilemma and unplugs the horse.
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Riddle Of The Day
What is once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a thousand years?Answer to Yesterdays Riddle
What is it that one needs most in the long run?
Oxygen
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
God's Ways Are SimpleOne blot marred Moses' record of leadership during the Exodus: his sin at Meribah. Suffering from lack of water, Israel complained: Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to this terrible place? Moses and Aaron sought the Lord, and in reply He told them to speak to a rock. Out of it would come enough water for everyone. In anger and frustration, however, Moses struck the rock twice with his staff, rather than obeying the Lord exactly.
As a result of this disobedience, God judged him: Because you did not trust in me enough to honour me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them (Num 20:12; Num 27:12-14).
Moses' participation in Israel's history took a personal turn. Because of his sin, he would be allowed only to gaze upon but not to enter the Promised Land. How agonizing it must have been for him... all that waiting and wandering, the burdens of leadership, and then to be stopped just short of the goal. In God's judgment, the people saw the necessity of obedience.
Moses' participation in Israel's history took a personal turn. Because of his sin, he would be allowed only to gaze upon but not to enter the Promised Land. How agonizing it must have been for him... all that waiting and wandering, the burdens of leadership, and then to be stopped just short of the goal. In God's judgment, the people saw the necessity of obedience.
Even a great leader like Moses was not above God's law, and he suffered the consequences for his disobedience. There was an additional warning here. When Moses said he'd sinned because of you (Due 3:26), he wasn't rationalizing, but recognizing that his sin had resulted in part from their sin of grumbling and complaining. They'd often been guilty of this, and he wanted them to see sin's serious consequences.
Actually, Israel's entire history from Egypt to the present time had been driving home this very lesson (Due 4:9). In this context, Moses urgently exhorted them to fully obey God's commands: Follow them so that you may live (Due 4:1).
Leaders are held to a high standard, and even one sin can matter (particularly when it relates to following God's directions towards his people). This shouldn't make us paranoid, but rather it should motivate us in holy fear toward faith-filled obedience... that is, toward faith that depends completely on God for the strength and grace to obey. Though disobedience dishonours God's holiness, obedience brings glory to His name (Due 4:68).
Leaders are held to a high standard, and even one sin can matter (particularly when it relates to following God's directions towards his people). This shouldn't make us paranoid, but rather it should motivate us in holy fear toward faith-filled obedience... that is, toward faith that depends completely on God for the strength and grace to obey. Though disobedience dishonours God's holiness, obedience brings glory to His name (Due 4:68).
We must not make the mistake that Moses made and overreact to the demands or criticisms of others. We are to obey God's directives... whether less than the current demand or when asked to do more; it makes no difference. Accuracy to God's expectations bring the best rewards. We cannot obey God's commandments if we stop learning and expanding the wisdom that is contained in His Word.
Dry Branches
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John 15:1-3
When we, the branches, remain in the vine, sap flows through us. But branches need to be pruned and trimmed. This is what sanctification accomplishes in our lives. The purpose is that we bear more fruit. God does not torment us; He blesses us. But if we refuse to be trimmed, we will miss out on much fruit. Pride, false independence or reluctance can have serious consequences in our life.
Dry Branches
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John 15:1-3
When we, the branches, remain in the vine, sap flows through us. But branches need to be pruned and trimmed. This is what sanctification accomplishes in our lives. The purpose is that we bear more fruit. God does not torment us; He blesses us. But if we refuse to be trimmed, we will miss out on much fruit. Pride, false independence or reluctance can have serious consequences in our life.
If we do not allow the Holy Spirit to teach us in a particular area, we will become unable to bear fruit in that area. Dry and empty branches will appear. Do not allow this to happen in your life. This can apply to a church or a movement, as well. So much prestige can come in that the Holy Spirit is not allowed to change anything.
The most important thing is that God's will be done. This will not occur as you and I desire; it will be better than that. Allow the leading of the Holy Spirit (an act of true love), to trim the dry branches in your life. It will not harm you that these dry branches are removed; it will bless you with more fruit. If you are not satisfied with the fruit in your life, search for dry branches and allow the husbandman to prune you.
The most important thing is that God's will be done. This will not occur as you and I desire; it will be better than that. Allow the leading of the Holy Spirit (an act of true love), to trim the dry branches in your life. It will not harm you that these dry branches are removed; it will bless you with more fruit. If you are not satisfied with the fruit in your life, search for dry branches and allow the husbandman to prune you.
He does not despise or reject you; He loves you. You are already now cleansed by the power of His Word through the Holy Ghost, but He desires to see even more fruit in your life.
Facts Of The Day
- The cooling center slows the calorie burning process, and dilates, or opens, the blood vessels in the skin to release the excess heat, and the fluid known as perspiration. The release of this fluid cleanses the body, as it pours through our pores, which consist of millions of tiny openings in the skin. Perspiration emerges on the surface of the skin in the form of tiny, microscopic droplets, which quickly evaporate, and cool the body to its normal temperature.
- Our bodies use approximately 2,500 calories of our daily intake of calorie-laden food to fuel the body. This process, known as oxidation, burns the calories, producing enough heat to bring 25 litres of water to the boiling point. Obviously, our bodies cannot tolerate this heat, which causes the temperature of the blood to rise dramatically, and the cooling center to springs into action.
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Closing Thought
Lord, help me maintain my wonder of great and noble things.Comic
