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Intro
Sunday, May 24 2026from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
Good morning to all the saints.
Only 222 days to the year 2027
Scripture Of The Day
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.Proverbs 24:14
Read The Bible In a Year
1 Chronicles 22-24 ; John 8:28-59Thoughts For The Day
Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.If you are to be, you must begin by assuming responsibility. You alone are responsible for every moment of your life, for every one of your actions
Not every successful man is a good father. But every good father is a successful man
Motivation For The Day
Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin.On This Day
1809 - In Britain, Dartmoor Prison is opened to accommodate French prisoners of war. From 1850 it becomes a prison for convicts.1856 - The Pottawatomie Massacre, Kansas, USA. An anti-slavery group, led by John Brown, attack and kill pro-slavery supporters in Franklin County. John Brown is later captured and executed for murder.
1883 - Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, linking Brooklyn with Manhattan.
1930 - Air pioneer Amy Johnson lands her Gypsy Moth plane at Darwin in Australia having completed the first solo flight from England by a woman.
1969 - The Black and White Minstrel Show, at London's Victoria Palace, closes after completing 4,354 performances in seven years.
1978 - Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II of England, is divorced from her husband, Lord Snowdon, after 18 years of marriage.
1998 - In Hong Kong, pro-democracy parties win the first legislative election held under Chinese Rule.
Personal Story Of The Day
The Timing Is God's
A Christian couple was deeply distressed because their married son and his family had quit going to church and were ignoring God in their lives. As their friend, I advised them to continue showing love, to pray, and to avoid starting arguments. But, at the family's Christmas dinner, the father gave his son a lecture in the presence of the other siblings. The son and his family left in anger and broke off all contact with his parents.
It's hard to rely on prayer alone when you want something to happen right now. However, that is what Nehemiah did. He was distraught by the news that the Israelites in Jerusalem were in grave danger (Nehemiah1:3-4). He was a man with great leadership ability and in a favourable position to receive help from the king he served, so he was eager to help his people. But he knew that he could be executed for coming into the presence of a Persian king without being invited.
Therefore, though he had asked God to give him the opportunity immediately, he trusted God enough to wait. Four months later, the king opened the door for him to make his request (2:1,4). It's not always easy to be patient, but God can be trusted. Wait patiently for Him. If there is a way with others, God will provide it.
Jokes Of The Day
Several Nuns were in there second floor convent one night when a fire broke out. The Nuns took there habits off and tied them together to make a rope to get out of the building via the window.After they were safely on the ground and out of the building, a news reporter came over to one of the Nuns and said to her, 'Weren't you afraid that the habits could have ripped or broke since they are old?'
The Nun Replied, 'No, don't you know old habits are hard to break!'
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The Pope just finished a tour of the East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while.
Well, the chauffeur didn't have much of a choice, so he climbs in the back of the limo and the pope takes the wheel.
The Pope proceeds onto Hwy. 95, and starts accelerating to see what the limo could do. He gets to about 90 mph, and suddenly he sees the blue light of the State Patrol in his mirror. He pulled over and the trooper came to his window.
The trooper, seeing who it was, says, 'Just a moment please, I need to call in.'
The trooper calls in and asks for the chief. He tells the chief that he's got a REALLY important person pulled over, and asks how to handle it.
'Is it the Governor?' replied the chief.
'No! This guy is even more important!' replies the trooper.
'Is it the PRESIDENT?' replied the chief.
'No! Even more important!' replies the trooper.
'Well WHO THE HECK is it!?' screams the chief.
'I don't know, Sir,' replies the trooper, 'but he's got the Pope as his chauffeur.'
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Why do bears have fur coats ?
Because they'd look stupid in anoraks !
What do you get if you cross a teddy bear with a pig ?
A teddy boar !
What should you call a bald teddy ?
Fred bear !
What animal do you look like when you get into the bath ?
A little bear !
Why is polar bear cheap to have as a pet ?
It lives on ice !
Have you ever hunted bear ?
No, but I've been shooting in my shorts!
How do you hire a teddy bear?
Put him on stilts !
What's a teddy bears favourite pasta ?
Tagliateddy !
Why shouldn't you take a bear to the zoo ?
Because they'd rather go to the cinema !
What is a bear's favourite drink ?
Koka-Koala !
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Riddle Of The Day
I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?Answer to Yesterdays Riddle
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
A Stamp
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
What Type Of Person?
LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? Psalm 15:1. References from Psalm 15.
To dwell in God's presence was David's purpose and joy. We saw yesterday how much God's presence meant to him, and today's psalm focuses entirely on seeking this blessing (Ps. 24:36). The question of verse 1 defines the theme and is addressed to the Lord, and the answer that follows is a type of descriptive prayer. The answer not only describes the person who dwells in God's presence, it is also a prayer to be or become such a person.
When we seek to deepen our prayer lives and draw closer to God, as we like to do, we should pray to develop into this kind of person. So, what kind of people can enjoy God's presence? What qualities does God love? The list is daunting. They must be blameless, upright, righteous, and truth loving. They must love those who love God and keep their promises no matter what the cost. They need to control their tongues, avoiding lies, slander, and gossip.
They should be generous, just, and compassionate, certainly not selfish people who disregard God's commands or think little of the poor. They should hate sin as God does (v4).
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. Isaiah 42:3.
We all know that charity is a Christian virtue, but how often do we face street people asking for money for food, only to rush off and buy alcohol. Unsolicited phone calls are regularly made to the church with people looking for a free handout, many having no credibility at all. How many are users, how many are genuine? Our letter boxes are stuffed with appeals from various organizations; our phones ring with individuals seeking donations; some people even come right to our doors collecting for one cause or another.
After awhile, we can fall into an attitude that sociologists call "compassion fatigue." It simply means we turn our back even on worthy causes because we can't handle another request. Fortunately, God never suffers from such an ailment. No matter how often we go to Him with our needs, He never turns us away. His compassion is always available. He treats us as one who is as tender as a bruised reed or as fragile as smoking flax (the wick of a lamp... the main source of night light in all homes at that time). Christians need to take care that we do not become fatigued in our compassion.
The apostle Paul exhorts us, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." (Gal 6:9-10). With limited time and funds, we must prayerfully ask the Lord for wisdom when we are presented with an opportunity to give. Once we decide what is suitable, let nothing keep us from showing compassion.
Succumbing to compassion fatigue can limit the work of God and can be an excuse for shy people not to develop their spiritual skills.
Facts Of The Day
- Why is your middle finger the longest finger? No one has a firm grasp as to why the middle finger, the impedicus, is the longest finger on each hand. This Latin word, in translation, means impudent, bold, and immodest, but points us in the wrong direction in solving this mystery, as the name, and the lewd gestures commonly made with this finger, in no way explain its length. The impedicus itself has a Latin name for being the longest, which is mesaxonic, meaning middle axis. Mesaxonic lends a little more assistance in the quest for an explanation for the middle finger's length. Evolutionary physiologists cling to the symmetry theory, based upon their studies of the evolutionary reasons for the inner workings of animals' bodies. Experts in this field hold that the longer third finger is most likely a vestige of our ancestors' paws, and state the need for balance as the primary reason for its length. Their esteemed colleagues, evolutionary morphologists, who study the evolutionary aspects of the shape and of the structures of bodies, also adhere to the theory of symmetry, but tack an additional aspect onto this theory, one they refer to as the "geometry of closing." The geometry of closing is merely scientific jargon for the fact that when the hand closes to form a fist, all fingers touch the palm of the hand at the same time. This way, when they grasp an object, they all share the work equally. Simply put, the fingers on our hands differ in length, because this particular shape works so well, and has done so for millions of years. Anthropologists, in general, disagree with the balancing act behind the theory of symmetry. Their underlying reason for disputing this theory is that, in their studies of human evolution, they have encountered other primates, man's closest, hairiest relatives, who have longer fourth fingers. Anthropologists, however, do not pose a counter theory to the most commonly held one. Until they do, the theory of symmetry wins hands down!
- Why do we dream? Two different schools of thought exist as to why we dream: the physiological school, and the psychological school Both, however, agree that we dream during the REM, or rapid eye movement, phase of sleep. During this phase of sleep, our closed eyes dart rapidly about, our brain activity peaks, and our muscles suffer temporary paralysis. The physiological theory centers upon how our body, specifically our brains, function during the REM phase of sleep. Proponents of this theory believe that we dream to exercise the synapses, or pathways, between brain cells, and that dreaming takes over where the active and awake brain leaves off. When awake, our brains constantly transmit and receive messages, which course through our billions of brain cells to their appropriate destinations, and keep our bodies in perpetual motion. Dreams replace this function. Two underpinning physiological facts go towards supporting this theory of dreams. The first lies in the fact that the first two or so years of ones life, the most formative ones for learning, are also the ones in which the most REM sleep occurs. It follows that during this time of the greatest REM sleep, we experience the greatest number of dreams. The second physiological fact that lends credence to this theory is that our brain waves during REM sleep, as recorded by machines measuring the brain's electrical activity, are almost identical in nature to the brain waves during the hours we spend awake. This is not the case during the other phases of sleep. Psychological theorists of dreams focus upon our thoughts and emotions, and speculate that dreams deal with immediate concerns in our lives, such as unfinished business from the day, or concerns we are incapable of handling during the course of the day. Dreams can, in fact, teach us things about ourselves that we are unaware of.Connections between dreams that the human psyche have been made by many people over thousands of years. The famous Greek philosopher, Aristotle wrote in his "Parva Naturalia," over 2,200 years ago, of a connection between dreams, waking experiences, and emotional needs. Others have delved into more complicated explanations for dreams, such as the prophetic nature of dreams written of in the Bible, which was and is a belief held by many cultures. Sigmund Freud, one of the fathers of modern psychology, believed dreams to be symbolic of any number of things buried deep within our minds and our memories. Until someone proves or disproves one of these theories, or poses an alternate one, we are left at square one. Our knowledge as to what causes us to dream is limited to the fact that we do dream, and that dreams occur during the REM phase of sleep. Sweet dreams!
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Closing Thought
Who sees us in our weakness and loves us anyway?Comic
