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Intro

Monday, August 3 2026
from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship

G'day .....what a joy to know you are reading this today


Only 151 days to the year 2027

Scripture Of The Day

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Psalms 4:3

Read The Bible In a Year

Psalms 63-65 ; Romans 6

Thoughts For The Day

God answers prayers because he has promised he would, not because you make promises to him.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

Motivation For The Day

People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.

On This Day

216 - AD-Hannibal defeats a Roman army at the Battle of Cannae.
1492 - Explorer Christopher Columbus leaves on his first voyage to America.
1805 - First recorded cricket match between English public schools Eton and Harrow.
1858 - English explorer John Speke discovers Lake Victoria in Africa - the source of the River Nile.
1926 - Britain installs its first taffic lights - at Piccadilly Circus, in London.
1955 - First public performance of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot in London.
1963 - Last performance of the British group The Beatles, in the Cavern Club in their home town of Liverpool.

Personal Story Of The Day

Half Baked

The prophet Hosea used the tribe of Ephraim as a poetic representation of the northern kingdom of Israel. In a colourful admonition, he wrote that Ephraim had become "a cake unturned" (Hosea 7:8). In today's terminology, the prophet might have said that Ephraim was "half baked." The people were like a pancake burned on one side but raw on the other. 

Although they took advantage of the Lord's goodness, they did not seek Him with their heart. When they needed help, they turned to other sources (v10-11,14-16). They had become tasteless and useless to God, so He was forced to judge them. Jesus echoed the words of the prophet. Although He had gentle words for penitent sinners, He gave a scathing rebuke to the haughty and self-righteous who wanted to live as they pleased. He was furious at two faced religious leaders who talked a good talk but turned around and exploited their followers (Matthew 23:13-30). 

God is never soft on sin. He sent His only Son to redeem us from sin's penalty (John 3:16). Let's not be half baked Christians, claiming God's forgiveness but still living as we please. The only fitting response to God's mercy and grace is to serve Him in humility and love.

Jokes Of The Day

According to report, the U.S. has a bazooka-like gun used for firing dead chickens at aircraft windshields as a safety test. They supposedly sent one of these guns to the U.K. for the British to use.

Not long after this the British sent the U.S. a memo saying their aircraft windshields must be defective. Not only did they all fail the test but there was also considerable damage to the instruments and even some broken seats!

The U.S. reportedly replied that the chickens were to be thawed before using...
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Joe had asked Bob to help him out with the deck after work, so Bob just went straight over to Joe's place. When they got to the door, Joe went straight to his wife, gave her a hug and told her how beautiful she was and how much he had missed her at work.

When it was time for supper, he complimented his wife on her cooking, kissed her and told her how much he loved her.

Once they were working on the deck, Bob told Joe that he was surprised that he fussed so much over his wife. Joe said that he'd started this about 6 months ago, it had revived their marriage, and things couldn't be better.

Bob thought he'd give it a go. When he got home, he gave his wife a massive hug, kissed her and told her that he loved her.

His wife burst into tears.

Bob was confused and asked why she was crying. She said, "This is the worst day of my life. First, little Billy fell off his bike and twisted his ankle. Then, the washing machine broke and flooded the basement. And now, you come home drunk!"
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Sally goes into work one morning crying her eyes out. Her boss, concerned about all of his employees well being, asked sympathetically, "What's the matter?"

To which the blonde replies, "Early this morning I got a phone call saying that my mother had passed away."

The boss feeling very sorry at this point suggests to the young girl, "Why don't you go home for the day...we aren't terribly busy. Just take the day off to relax and rest."

Sally very calmly states, "No. I'd be better off here. I need to keep my mind off it and I have the best chance of doing that here."

The boss agrees and allows her to work as usual. "If you need anything just let me know."

A few hours pass and the boss decides to check on Sally. He looks out his office and sees her crying hysterically.

He rushes out to her asking, "What's so bad now? Are you going to be ok? What's wrong?"

Sally breaks down in tears. "I just received a horrible call from my sister. She said that *her* mom died too!!"

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Riddle Of The Day

If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven't got me. What am I?

Answer to Yesterdays Riddle
In the dark I am found, without being fetched. In the day I am lost, without being stolen. What am I?
the stars

Devotional Thoughts Of The Day

 
What Goes Around Comes Around

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9. References from Genesis 29:1-30. 

When Russian astronaut Yuri Malenchenko got married in August, 2003, he was on board the International Space Station orbiting the earth, while his fiancee, Yekaterina Dmitriyeva, was at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston. They had already set a wedding date; but when his tour of space duty was extended, they decided to go ahead and get married by video link. Texas law allows marriages even if both parties are not physically present.' We just decided that this was the ultimate cosmic soulful connection', she said. 

Today's verses describes another unusual wedding, or rather, weddings. Jacob had arrived at Laban's house and, lacking the ability to pay for a bride, struck a bargain to work seven years in exchange for the hand of his beloved, Rachel. He did what he had always done... relied on his cleverness to get what he wanted... but in Laban he met his devious match. On the wedding night, he slipped Rachel's sister Leah into the bed. 

The bride was veiled, it was dark, the groom may have been very tired, and the trick worked. Why did Laban trick Jacob? Partially because it was the custom for older sisters to marry first, as he rationalised, but also for convenience, (Leah was not attractive and had probably proven difficult to find a groom for), and additional labour... (he suggested another seven years rather quickly). 

To keep Jacob happy, he allowed him to marry Rachel right away, which meant the absurdity of two seven day wedding feasts back to back. The predictable results were mistrust between Jacob and Laban, Jacob and Leah, and Leah and Rachel, as well as an unequal marriage in which one wife was clearly more loved. 

God sympathised with Leah, despite the probability that she was complicit in her father's scheme, and blessed her with sons (v31). Old ways are hard to change. The human heart is proud. Yet when Jacob saw a mirror of himself in Laban's words and actions (similar to what he had done to Esau), his self-confidence must have been shaken. It was all part of God's plan.


Who's Battle?

And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands. 1 Samuel 17:47.

As David faced the prospect of confronting a seasoned warrior nearly twice his size and vastly more experienced in battle, he also knew where to place his faith... not in the security of swords and spears, but in the power of God. David knew that his skill alone would not save the day. Instead, the Lord would be the deciding factor. It was His battle. Life is filled with giants that are bigger than us.
 
Seemingly insurmountable obstacles can really threaten our Christian walk. But when faced with overwhelming odds, it's comforting to know that the outcome doesn't depend on us. Of course, we must be obedient and do our part. Whatever skills or gifts that God has given us must be used. But having put forth our best efforts, we can be assured that God will be the One who ultimately determines the battle's outcome.

Rest in the knowledge that the battle is the Lord's. He is the One who gives the victory. The Lord's battle is our victory.

Facts Of The Day

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Closing Thought

Lord, remind me that I work for you and that I have already been paid for the job I am about to do.

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