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Intro
Thursday, January 1 2026from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
And a fine good morning to you all
Only 365 days to the year 2027
Scripture Of The Day
Know ye that the LORD he [is] God: [it is] he [that] hath made us, and not we ourselves; [we are] his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Job 100:3.Read The Bible In a Year
Genesis 1-3; Matthew 1.Thoughts For The Day
Either you control your attitude or it controls you.You should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
Your road to success should always be under construction.
Motivation For The Day
If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.On This Day
45bc - The Julian calendar takes effect for the first time by edict of Roman dictator Julius Caesar.
0404 - The last known public contest between Gladiators takes place in the city of Rome. Constantine I had first banned the spectacles in 325.1801 - Great Britain and Ireland are formally united into a single realm, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
1818 - Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein' is published.
1863 - President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, which legally frees all of the African American slaves in Confederate states. Though the Proclamation affects few slaves immediately, it encourages others to escape. For more, see our in-depth article on the American Civil War.
1876 - Bass Ale’s ‘Red Triangle’ becomes the first registered trade mark in Britain.
1995 - Last 'Farside" cartoon started by Garry Larson 1980.
1999 - Official launch of the new 'Euro' currency.
2024 - A magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan's western coast, killing an estimated 120 people and injuring more than 100.
Personal Story Of The Day
The Simplicity Of Freedom
Concert pianist Jeannette Haien believes that the structure of a fine musical composition actually provides great freedom for the person who plays it. "Within the strictures (structure) of so called form," she says, "is all the freedom in the world." It's easy to feel confined by structure in our faith because we have a natural resistance to rules. But God's commands are given to enhance our lives rather than restrict them.
First John 5:3 states, "This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not grievous." Instead of weighing us down, they protect us from the burden of sin. As we follow His commands, we experience liberty. Speaking of an excellent musical composition, Jeannette Haien says,"Under the laws of structure you have the freedom to work in the freest way imaginable. What [the composer] has written is that which I honour."
The Bible is our sheet music for living. Today, we can play the song of life as God has written it, and we can discover anew the promises of Christ to those who follow Him: "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:31-32).
Jokes Of The Day
"My wife is an interior decorator. She wants to get rid of me because I clash with the drapes."************************************
The best defence against the atom bomb is not to be there when it goes off.
The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer.
Long lines of people were waiting at the Pearly Gates to have their credentials checked before gaining admittance. St Peter was supervising. Two old priests were standing near the head of one line when St Peter suddenly rushed towards the back and brought an attractive blonde to the front. There was no checking anything, she was allowed straight through.
The priests looked at each other wondering. St Peter said, "Six months ago she bought a bright red sports car. Since then she's put the fear of God into more people than you have in your whole lives."
A man went to a Catholic hospital for surgery on his throat. When he came to afterwards, a nun was sitting by his bed. "We'll need to talk about how you are going to pay for this operation." She said. "Have you any money with you?" "No." he croaked. "Any savings?" "No." "What about relatives who could help?" "My only sister is a spinster. She's a nun." he replied.
At this the nun drew herself up and indignantly said, "We are not spinsters! We're married to God!"
"Well," the man said, "if you want the money, ask my brother-in-law."
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There was a knock at the door. It was a small boy, about six years old. Something of his had found its way into my garage, he said, and he wanted it back.
Upon opening the garage door, I noticed two additions: a baseball and a broken window sporting a baseball-sized hole. "How do you suppose this ball got in here?" I asked the boy.
Taking one look at the ball, one look at the window, and one look at me, the boy exclaimed, "Wow! I must have thrown it right through that hole!"
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Riddle Of The Day
What do you throw out when you want to use it, but take in when you don't want to use it?Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
What gets whiter the dirtier it gets?
A blackboard.
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
Be Ever Ready For God's LoveNevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. - Revelation 2:4. References from Song of Solomon 5:2-3.
Not long after they were married, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had an argument. Afterwards the prince left the room in anger, went to his private quarters, and locked the door. Victoria followed him and knocked loudly at the door demanding that he let her in. Who's there? Albert answered, knowing full well that it was his wife. 'The queen of England' she replied and demanded to be admitted.
This went on for some time. Each time Albert refused to admit her. At last, Victoria gave the door a soft tap. 'Who's there?' the prince asked again. The queen gently replied, 'Your wife, Albert.' The prince opened the door and let her in. The phrase 'the honeymoon is over', alludes to the fact that people who have been married awhile sometimes act differently from those who are recently married.
The same can be true in the spiritual realm. Those who begin the Christian life with great zeal can grow cold. In our verse above, we see Jesus' criticism of the church of Ephesus because they had forsaken their first love.
In the Solomon verses, the groom comes seeking the bride at what seems to be an inopportune time. Her initial response is one of reluctance. When she finally does open the door, she discovers that the moment has passed. Her lover has departed. This is a good picture of our insensitivity to divine love.
We have an idea that the beloved one should be ready whenever we are, but it is not always so, and so when He comes to our heart's door, we practically say, 'No; it is inconvenient. I do not want to drop things right now.'... this is not what Christ wants from us.
Question.
How would you answer if Jesus were to ask you, "What do you seek?" (John 1:38). Would you ask Him for health and fitness? A better job? A happier marriage? Financial security? Vindication from a false accusation? Salvation for a wayward loved one? An explanation of some difficult theological concept?
For two disciples of John the Baptist, this situation was more than an exercise in imagination. One day while they were with John, Jesus walked by and John announced, "Behold the Lamb of God!" (v36). Instead of continuing to follow John, his two disciples started following Jesus. When Jesus saw them, He asked, "What seek ye?" (v38).
Apparently, John had taught them well, because their answer indicated that they were not seeking something for themselves but Jesus Himself. They wanted to know where Jesus was staying.
Not only did Jesus show them the place, He spent the remainder of the day with them. I wonder how often we miss an opportunity to spend time with the Lord because we're seeking something other than His presence. I know from experience that the more time I spend with the Lord, the less desire I have for a lot of things that once seemed very important.
Facts Of The Day
Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel with over 50,000 words, none of which containing the letter "E".
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Closing Thought
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