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Intro
Friday, April 17 2026from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
When was the last time you called a friend or simply called in to see them?
Only 259 days to the year 2027
Scripture Of The Day
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. James 5:8.Read The Bible In a Year
2 Samuel 1- ; Luke 14:1-24.Thoughts For The Day
In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.Do not consider painful what is good for you.
There are some remedies worse than the disease.
Motivation For The Day
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.On This Day
1924 - Fascist leader Benito Mussolini wins the Italian Election.
1961 - The American-backed invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles at the Bay Of Pigs ends in humiliating defeat.
1964 - American pilot Jerrie Mock (38) becomes 1st woman to fly solo around the world, returning to Columbus, Ohio after 29-1/2 days in 'The Spirit of Columbus', a single engine Cessna 180.
1961 - The American-backed invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles at the Bay Of Pigs ends in humiliating defeat.
1964 - American pilot Jerrie Mock (38) becomes 1st woman to fly solo around the world, returning to Columbus, Ohio after 29-1/2 days in 'The Spirit of Columbus', a single engine Cessna 180.
1964 - British pop group The Rolling Stones release their first album.
1980 - In Africa, Rhodesia becomes the independent nation of Zimbabwe.
2015 - Marianne Winkler finds "message in a bottle" on the shore of the German island of Amrum; it had been dropped in the North Sea by British marine scientist George Parker Bidder on November 30th, 1906, making its length of time spent adrift 108 years, 138 days.
1980 - In Africa, Rhodesia becomes the independent nation of Zimbabwe.
2015 - Marianne Winkler finds "message in a bottle" on the shore of the German island of Amrum; it had been dropped in the North Sea by British marine scientist George Parker Bidder on November 30th, 1906, making its length of time spent adrift 108 years, 138 days.
2021 - Funeral of Prince Philip, consort to Queen Elizabeth II, held under COVID-19 restrictions at Windsor Palace, England.
Personal Story Of The Day
Almost Done"Done" can be a nice word. Sometimes I write the word "do" on a list and then later enjoy going back, adding two letters and making it "done." It's a nice word, if it stands alone. When it begins with "un" as in "undone" or is preceded by "needs to be" or "not quite," the word is not as nice. "Almost done" can be encouraging or discouraging.
The "almost" can indicate that it is either soon to be completed, or that it is remaining incomplete. Too often a job is incomplete. The finishing touches are undone. That happens with everything from home renovations to repainting to yard work and, unfortunately, with obedience.
Our spiritual lives too often have areas of incomplete commitment. Israel was given the Promised Land with specific instruction to get rid of all the idols and places of idolatry. Yet repeatedly in the Old Testament we read statements such as the one found in 2 Kings 12:3: "The high places, however, were not removed." The places that were allowed to remain often became an enticement, entrapping the people in false worship practices. That is why God wanted them removed, so they would not pull people into sin.
In a similar way, we can keep things in our homes and lives that God wants removed. We can do most of what God wants, but stop short of getting it done completely. Our obedience is incomplete, not fully done, and Satan uses those things that remain undone to tempt and trap us.
Jokes Of The Day
I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area. So I went tothe lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never
showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a
trained professional and I was in good hands. "Now," she asked me,
"has your plane arrived yet? ".
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Bob stood over his tee sot for what seemed an eternity. He waggled, looked up, looked down, waggled again, but didn't start his backswing. Finally his exasperated partner asked, "what the hell is taking so long?" "My wife is up there watching me from the clubhouse," Bob explained. "I want to make a perfect shot." "Good lord!" his companion exlaimed. "You don't have a snowball's chance in hell of hitting her from here."
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An 8-year-old girl went to her dad, who was working in the yard. She asked him, "Daddy, what is sex?" The father was surprised that she would ask such a question, but decides that if she is old enough to ask the question, then she is old enough to get a straight answer. He proceeded to tell her all about the "birds and the bees." When he finished explaining, the little girl was looking at him with her mouth hanging open. The father asked her, "Why did you ask this question?" The little girl replied, "Mom told me to tell you that dinner would be ready in just a couple of secs."
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Riddle Of The Day
How can you physically stand behind your friend as he physically stands behind you?Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?
The same three cats would do. Since these three cats are averaging one mouse per minute, given 100 minutes, the cats could catch 100 mice.
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
Those Who Persevere.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. James 1:12. References from James 1:12; 1 Corinthians 15:42-58.
A group of students at a prestige University were polled on their ideas about the value of education. Why should you pay more money for a prestigious university? Is it worth it? The students almost all answered that it was, and one young man explained why. You need to get the best education you can so you can get the best job you can.
You need to make lots of money so you can afford to send your kids to the best schools, too. Most people agree that education is valuable, but the young student was describing a version of the contemporary Western rat race: work and strive to get more stuff so that your kids are able to work and strive for more stuff. It's an accurate description of many lives.
The book of James calls us to a higher goal, one that is really worth all our effort and pursuit. In our verse for today, James urges us to persevere... a thought we've seen repeatedly in previous verses... so that we can obtain the crown of life.
The word 'crown' is qualified by the addition of life so that it is clearly identified with life itself. James is saying that our perseverance... with all that it means, as we've seen the past few days... is integrally tied to the eternal life promised by God.
James contrasts worldly riches and glory with things of eternal value (v9-11).
Those who persevere in times of trial, even though they may appear lowly according to the world's standards, will gain something far more valuable than fancy cars, exotic vacations, a prestigious education, or worldly fame. Those who persevere and stick with Jesus Christ receive eternal life in God's presence in a resurrected body (see 1 Cor 15).
For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain. Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: Daniel 2:12-14.
Anger has become a major problem in our society, especially when associated with driving. Between 2012 and 2022, 450,000 people were killed in traffic accidents in America. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that half of these road fatalities were caused by drivers who were angry.
They not only lost their temper, but they lost their lives as well. (American statistics are used more often, because they are more readily available and cover a larger range of topics than are available here in Australia).
When Daniel was confronted with the king's edict, it could have given way to anger. The king's demands were unreasonable. Who ever heard of telling the dream as well as giving the interpretation? Furthermore, it was unfair. Why destroy all the wise men when not everyone had been given the opportunity to redeem himself? But Daniel knew better than to give way to such futile passions.
Instead, he answered with "counsel and wisdom." To his credit, Daniel first sought information. He checked out the facts to find out what lay behind this seemingly unreasonable edict. Then he spoke with wisdom.
Daniel took the time to understand the situation and then offered a practical solution that would both meet the king's need and save the lives of many innocent people. Anger can be terribly devastating, especially for Christians. Not only do they suffer the same consequences unbelievers do when they lose their temper, but they also tarnish their testimony before a watching world. If you struggle with anger, learn to seek counsel and then speak with wisdom. Get the facts straight.
Give yourself time to think about the consequences of your anger. And then, rather than waste your energy on a fit of rage and bring shame to the Lord, ask God to show you how you can resolve the situation for the sake of God's testimony!
Facts Of The Day
The Nullabor Plain of Australia covers 100,000 square miles (160,900 km) without a tree.
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Closing Thought
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