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Intro
Friday, November 13 2026from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
Read your Bible today?
Only 49 days to the year 2027
Scripture Of The Day
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.Psalms 4:4
Read The Bible In a Year
Lamentations 1-2 ; Hebrews 10:1-18Thoughts For The Day
One man tells a falsehood, a hundred repeat it as true.The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.
A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
Motivation For The Day
If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself.On This Day
1789 - Ben Franklin writes "Nothing . . . certain but death & taxes"1851 - The start of a telegraphic service between London and Paris.
1914 - Brassiere is patented in the United States by heiress Mary Phelps Jacob. Previously women had worn a version of the child's liberty bodice to protect them when playing sport.
1916 - World War I: End of the Battle of Somme in which 400,000 British troops were killed or injured.
1940 - Walt Disney's "Fantasia" released
1942 - World War II: British forces retake Tobruk in North Africa from the Germans.
1987 - In Britain, a rapist is jailed for eight years at Bristol Crown Court after being convicted on evidence based on genetic fingerprinting.
Personal Story Of The Day
A Lifetime Of BlessingOur point today follows from Peter's question... 'Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?' Matthew 18:21. Since the Jewish rabbis were said to forgive three times, his question may have been showing off, in which case Jesus' response humbled him.
Peter may have really been trying to grasp Jesus' teaching on forgiveness. In this case, he was shown how far short his understanding of God's love fell. The essential part of the Christian calling relates to us being sincere about the duty of forgiving, and even commit to practicing the duty often towards the same offender. This act betrays those who claim to be the true children of God; for none but the graciously minded will understand and operate within this fashion.
How many times should we forgive? 'Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.' Matthew 18:22 & 35 'from the heart' ... seventy times seven, is a figurative number to show that true forgiveness doesn't keep score (see Gen 4:24 for a contrast). From the point of view in the parable Mat 18:21-35, it makes no difference if the debt is millions or only a few dollars.
How many times should we forgive? 'Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.' Matthew 18:22 & 35 'from the heart' ... seventy times seven, is a figurative number to show that true forgiveness doesn't keep score (see Gen 4:24 for a contrast). From the point of view in the parable Mat 18:21-35, it makes no difference if the debt is millions or only a few dollars.
Forgiveness wipes the slate clean. In fact, in view of the Bible's descriptions of forgiveness as remembering no more, we might say that every act of forgiveness is a first time. There are no limits to genuine forgiveness... God's love is infinite.
Jesus' direction to forgive came with a warning (v35; & Matt. 6:1415). If we don't forgive others generously and genuinely, God will treat us as the king did the unmerciful servant (James 2:13). The measure we use will be measured out to us. But if we are truly forgiven by God, His love will bear in our lives the fruit of forgiveness for others. Genuine forgiveness is as relevant as genuine repentance. 'But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.' Matthew 9:13.
Some seem to make an issue of 'wilful sin' verses sins of ignorance'. Jesus' parable ends that distinction... any sin that happens more than once would no longer be in ignorance, particularly as the person is rebuked, repentance required, etc. Any sin that happened seven times, let alone seventy times, let alone four hundred and ninety times, could hardly be classified as ignorance... and yet we are commanded to forgive, or else we risk our own lives.
Jesus' direction to forgive came with a warning (v35; & Matt. 6:1415). If we don't forgive others generously and genuinely, God will treat us as the king did the unmerciful servant (James 2:13). The measure we use will be measured out to us. But if we are truly forgiven by God, His love will bear in our lives the fruit of forgiveness for others. Genuine forgiveness is as relevant as genuine repentance. 'But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.' Matthew 9:13.
Some seem to make an issue of 'wilful sin' verses sins of ignorance'. Jesus' parable ends that distinction... any sin that happens more than once would no longer be in ignorance, particularly as the person is rebuked, repentance required, etc. Any sin that happened seven times, let alone seventy times, let alone four hundred and ninety times, could hardly be classified as ignorance... and yet we are commanded to forgive, or else we risk our own lives.
Those who won't obey, nor take time to understand God's love, are wilfully sinning themselves and are guilty of a greater sin that the original sinner. We are not permitted to put a stumbling block in the way of those seeking repentance and forgiveness... again we risk losing our own lives.
In today's parable, Jesus clearly instructed His disciples about the unrelenting nature of forgiveness: true forgiveness knows no bounds.
Is there someone in your life you have chosen to stop forgiving? This person continues to wrong you time and time again, and you have tired of forgiving them? Ask God to help you renew a love and forgiveness for that person, all the while knowing that you continue sinning against God, yet He persists in forgiving and restoring you upon request.
In today's parable, Jesus clearly instructed His disciples about the unrelenting nature of forgiveness: true forgiveness knows no bounds.
Is there someone in your life you have chosen to stop forgiving? This person continues to wrong you time and time again, and you have tired of forgiving them? Ask God to help you renew a love and forgiveness for that person, all the while knowing that you continue sinning against God, yet He persists in forgiving and restoring you upon request.
Jokes Of The Day
A man calls his lawyer and asks: How much would you charge me to answer three questions?LAWYER: Four Hundred Dollars
MAN: That's a bit steep don't you think?
LAWYER: I suppose...What's you third question?
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One morning a blind bunny was hopping down the bunny trail, and he tripped over a large snake and fell, KerPlop!, right on his twitchy little nose. "Oh, please excuse me!" said the bunny. "I didn't mean to trip over you, but I'm blind and couldn't see."
"That's perfectly all right," replied the snake. "To be sure, it was MY fault. I didn't mean to trip you, but I'm blind too, and I didn't see you coming. By the way, what kind of animal are you?"
"Well, I really don't know," said the bunny. "Since I'm blind, I've never seen myself. Maybe you could examine me and find out."
So the snake felt the bunny all over, and he said, "Well, you're soft, and cuddly, and you have long silky ears, and a little fluffy tail, and a dear twitchy little nose. YOU must be a BUNNY RABBIT!" And the little blind bunny was so pleased he danced with joy.
Then he said, "I can't thank you enough, but by the way, WHAT kind of animal are YOU?"
And the snake replied that he didn't know, and the bunny agreed to examine HIM, and when he was finished, the snake said, "Well, what kind of an animal am I?"
The bunny replied, "You're hard, you're cold and you're slimy...
"You must be a lawyer."
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Here are some actual humorous statements by airline flights crews.
Occasionally, airline attendants make an effort to make the "in-flight safety lecture" a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:
"As we prepare for takeoff, please make sure your tray tables and seat backs are fully upright in their most uncomfortable position."
"There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane..."
"Your seat cushions can be used for floatation, and in the event of an emergency water landing, please take them with our compliments."
"We do feature a smoking section on this flight; if you must smoke, contact a member of the flight crew and we will escort you to the wing of the airplane.
Smoking in the lavatories is prohibited. Any person caught smoking in the lavatories will be asked to leave the plane immediately.
Good morning. As we leave Dallas, it's warm, the sun is shining, and the birds are singing. We are going to Charlotte, where it's dark, windy and raining. Why in the world y'all wanna go there I really don't know."
Pilot - "Folks, we have reached our cruising altitude now, so I am going to switch the seat belt sign off. Feel free to move about as you wish, but please stay inside the plane till we land... it's a bit cold outside, and if you walk on the wings it affects the flight pattern."
And, after landing: "Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."
As we waited just off the runway for another airliner to cross in front of us, some of the passengers were beginning to retrieve luggage from the overhead bins. The head steward announced on the intercom, "This aircraft is equipped with a video surveillance system that monitors the cabin during taxiing. Any passengers not remaining in their seats until the aircraft comes to a full and complete stop at the gate will be strip-searched as they leave the aircraft.
As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Washington National, a lone voice comes over the loudspeaker: "Whoa, big fella...WHOA..!
"Here are a few heard from Northwest: "Should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please place the bag over your own mouth and nose before assisting children or adults acting like children.
As you exit the plane, please make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses.
"And from the pilot during his welcome message: "We are pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry... Unfortunately none of them are on this flight. "
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Riddle Of The Day
At what time do most people go to the dentist?Answer to Yesterdays Riddle
Can you spell a composition with two letters?
SA (essay)
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
The Last AgeThe city of Laodicea was rich, and so were the people of its church. The area thrived on three enterprises: finance, textiles, and eye salve. The city was a major banking centre, and the most popular clothes among Rome's upper class were black wool garments made in Laodicea. Pharmaceuticals were doing well because the eye salve made in the city was sold far and wide. The people of this rich church bragged that they had "need of nothing" (Revelation 3:17).
How wrong they were! Jesus accused them of being spiritually "lukewarm." He was ready to vomit them out (v15-16). Using illustrations He knew they would understand, He said they needed to buy from Him "gold refined in the fire" the riches of heaven. They should obtain robes washed white in the blood of the Lamb. They needed to anoint their eyes with eye salve (allowing the Holy Spirit to give them spiritual sight), so they could accept and understand the truth of God (v18).
Are you spiritually poor? Do your physical goods and assets far outweigh your spiritual wealth? Christ stood at the door of the Laodicean church and kept knocking, waiting for them to recognize their need of Him (v20). Is He waiting for you as well?
It is also interesting to note that many scholars identify the seven churches of Revelation chapters 2 & 3, as representative of seven distinct church periods of time. Those who support this understanding agree that we are in the last prophetic time frame... the 'Laodicean age'. The failings of the Laodicean church also parallel the failings of God's true church in this age (the prophecy is not about false religion). This would indicate that many spirit filled people are lukewarm resulting from scriptural ignorance.
It is also interesting to note that many scholars identify the seven churches of Revelation chapters 2 & 3, as representative of seven distinct church periods of time. Those who support this understanding agree that we are in the last prophetic time frame... the 'Laodicean age'. The failings of the Laodicean church also parallel the failings of God's true church in this age (the prophecy is not about false religion). This would indicate that many spirit filled people are lukewarm resulting from scriptural ignorance.
As the prophecy implies, many have built upon the salvation message and gained much blessing (rich, in need of nothing. v17), but at some point they stopped learning... they became blind to their potential. Jesus is knocking on the church door; he wants us to keep learning and growing. There are people to save and people to keep saved; any form of spiritual poverty (ignorance) would be a hindrance to this goal.
Abraham Was Blessed
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 12:2-3.
God saw mankind as a sea of sin and disobedience. Because of sin, a curse had entered the world. But through grace, God took Abram, who later became Abraham, and blessed him. Something new begins with Abraham. God chooses a people through whom He will bless all other people.
God's purpose remains; it will never change. He has decided to bless mankind. He is a Father who wants to have a family. He is a God who will bring what He desires to fruition. He is a good God, and His goodness always results in blessings. Abraham receives God's promise by faith. Despite his age and outer circumstances, he has faith in God's goodness. He believes that God's desire is to bless and to ensure that everything goes well.
Abraham was not only to be blessed. He was to be a blessing. The blessing, which is God's life, God's glory, can never be withheld. Only selfishness withholds something. Love shares. God's blessing was to flow out through Abraham, without limit, to all the families of the earth. God never sets limits for His goodness and His blessings. Only we set those limits.
Abraham Was Blessed
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 12:2-3.
God saw mankind as a sea of sin and disobedience. Because of sin, a curse had entered the world. But through grace, God took Abram, who later became Abraham, and blessed him. Something new begins with Abraham. God chooses a people through whom He will bless all other people.
God's purpose remains; it will never change. He has decided to bless mankind. He is a Father who wants to have a family. He is a God who will bring what He desires to fruition. He is a good God, and His goodness always results in blessings. Abraham receives God's promise by faith. Despite his age and outer circumstances, he has faith in God's goodness. He believes that God's desire is to bless and to ensure that everything goes well.
Abraham was not only to be blessed. He was to be a blessing. The blessing, which is God's life, God's glory, can never be withheld. Only selfishness withholds something. Love shares. God's blessing was to flow out through Abraham, without limit, to all the families of the earth. God never sets limits for His goodness and His blessings. Only we set those limits.
The Lord then goes a step further. He who blesses Abraham will be blessed, and he who curses Abraham will be cursed. God puts a hedge of protection around Abraham. He proves that what He is doing is much greater and more enduring than anything the enemy might attempt to do.
Facts Of The Day
- While in Alcatraz, Al Capone was inmate #85.
- Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun, is the largest planet in the solar system, twice as big as all the other planets combined.
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Closing Thought
Lord, give me the strength to what is good and pleasing in your sight.Comic
