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Intro

Monday, May 18 2026
from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship

Pray for the pastor.


Only 228 days to the year 2027

Scripture Of The Day

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Romans 3:28

Read The Bible In a Year

1 Chronicles 4-6 ; John 6:1-21

Thoughts For The Day

I think age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

Keep some company with people who inspire you.

If you don't have a dream, how are you going to make a dream come true?

Motivation For The Day

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.

On This Day

1152 - Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, marries Henry Plantagenet (later Henry II of England). She had been divorced two months earlier from King Louis VII of France.
1961 - The first London stage production of The Sound Of Music.
1977 - The Soviet Union, the United States of America and 29 other countries sign a United Nations pact agreeing to ban the artificial use of the weather as a weapon of war pledging they would never attack each other by starting man-made storms; earthquakes or tidal waves.
1980 - Eruption of the Mount St Helens' volcano in the American state of Washington killing at least 100 and creating a cloud of ash 2,500 miles long and 1,000 miles wide.
1990 - East and West Germany sign a Monetary Union Treaty - the first step towards the country's unification.
1991 - Chemist Helen Sharman, at the age of 27, becomes the first Briton in space.
1998 - In Britain, High Society burglar Peter Scott is jailed for 3 years after being involved in a plot to sell a stolen Picasso painting worth £750,000.

Personal Story Of The Day

The Joy And Comfort Of A True Friend 

If we read through any old-time hymn book and notice how often the song writers referred to the blessing of God's friendship. Stop and think about what that really means. Yes, it's a blessing to have human friends who enrich our lives. A devoted friend, as Proverbs 17:17 tells us, "loves at all times," standing with us steadfastly through life's sunshine and storms. Indeed, some of us know gratefully by our own experience that "there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). 

We identify with David and Jonathan when we read about the bond between them (1 Samuel 18:1). Friendship on a human level is wonderful, but what about friendship with God? It's an incredible blessing to have the Creator and Sustainer of our universe as a friend. Although worshiped by countless heavenly hosts, He takes great joy in His relationship with us. Are we neglecting the privilege of walking with God, the greatest of all friends? 

Today, with gratitude and awe, let's spend time with Him in prayer and in reading His Word... in fellowshipping with his other friends. Remember that Jesus called His followers friends (John 15:15). What an honour that we can enjoy friendship with God!

Jokes Of The Day

Q: What's the difference between a dead cat on the road and a dead lawyer on the road?

A: A dead cat has skid marks around it.

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A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales, and stated that a
whale swallowed Jonah!.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a
human because even though it was a very large mammal, it's throat was very
small. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a
human;
it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I
will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?² The little girl replied,
"Then you ask him".
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My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?"

I mentally polished my halo while I asked, "No, how are we alike?"

"You're both old," he replied.
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Riddle Of The Day

What is it that one needs most in the long run?

Answer to Yesterdays Riddle
What kind of man was Boaz before he got married?
Ruth-less

Devotional Thoughts Of The Day

A Love Of God's Nature

But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psalm 5:11. References from Psalm 5.

 In 1932, musician Thomas A. Dorsey experienced a shock. While singing in a revival meeting, he received a telegram saying his wife had just died in childbirth. A few days later, anguished and depressed, he sat down at a piano. As he toyed with the keys, a song emerged: 'Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. '

Today, Dorsey is considered the father of gospel music and Precious Lord is considered one of the greatest gospel songs ever. Like Precious Lord, Psalm 5 is a prayer for help and refuge in times of trouble. As he had done in earlier psalms, David began by describing his situation. He felt discouraged and was waiting in faith for God to act (v13). In his prayer, he described not only his own state but the state of God as well: God loves righteous and humble people, but abhors and judges the proud, dishonest, and violent (v46).

 Because of God's character, David had a valid basis for confidence that God was on his side (v7-12). He was humble and full of praise. He honoured God's loving kindness, sought His presence, pursued righteousness with His help, and tried to live blamelessly before his enemies. They, on the other hand, were untrustworthy, destructive, deceitful, and malicious.

In a striking metaphor, their throats are compared to open graves (v9). They were on the side of death, not life. David loved God's justice so much that he boldly called on Him to judge and punish such people. In the meantime, he would remain safe and glad, enjoying God's favour and praising His blessings (Ps.30:5).


A Quiet Spirit 

For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not... Isaiah 30:15.

Human wisdom seldom produces the results that we desire. In a factual issue of Meat & Poultry magazine (US), the editors reported on a device used by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to test the strength of windshields on airplanes. The device launches a dead chicken at a plane's windshield at approximately the speed the planes flies. This indicates if the windshield could withstand a real collision with a bird during flight. 

The British railway authorities were so impressed they borrowed the FAA's chicken launcher to test the windshield of one of their new high-speed trains. In their test, however, the chicken not only went through the windshield but also the engineer's chair and embedded itself in the back wall of the engine cab. Stunned, the British asked the FAA to recheck everything to see if they had done anything wrong. After thoroughly checking it out, the FAA had one recommendation: "Next time, don't use a frozen chicken." 

The people of Israel also were seeking solutions, but they, too, were looking to human wisdom. God noted that they trusted "in oppression and perversity" (v12). He called upon them to rest in Him, but they declared, "No, for we will flee on horses." Therefore God concluded, "those who pursue you shall be swift!" (v16). All their human wisdom would end in failure. When viewed objectively, human wisdom doesn't have much of a track record. If you are going through a troubled time, stop trusting in human wisdom. Instead, let your spirit be quiet before God. 

Take the difficulties that are bothering you and prayerfully hand each one to Him. Leave them in His care and rest confident that He who loved you so much that He sacrificed His only Son for your salvation, also loves you enough to deal with whatever might be disturbing your heart or life today.

Facts Of The Day

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Closing Thought

May the peace that our Father brings rest with you this day .

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