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Intro

Wednesday, April 8 2026
from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship

Greetings to all.


Only 268 days to the year 2027

Scripture Of The Day

I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high. Psalms 7:17.

Read The Bible In a Year

1 Samuel 10-12; Luke 9:37-62.

Thoughts For The Day

It's a lot easier to react than it is to think.

You shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do but to the best you can do.

The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.

Motivation For The Day

You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.

On This Day

1820 - The famous ancient Greek statue Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos.
1838 - Brunel's 236 foot steamship 'Great Western' leaves Bristol for New York on her maiden voyage.
1879 - Milk is sold in glass bottles for the first time.
1904 - Britain and France settle the foreign affairs differences under the auspices of a newly negotiated 'Entente Cordiale'. Britain recognises the Suez Canal Convention and surrenders its claim to Madagascar.
1907 - Britain and France confirm the independence of Siam (now Thailand).
1940 - World War II: Germany invades Norway.
1947 - Largest recorded sunspot ever observed at 40 times the diameter of Earth.
1986 - American actor Clint Eastwood is elected Mayor of Carmel in California.
2021 - Egyptian archaeologists announce their most important find since Tutankhamun's tomb: the discovery of a lost 'golden city,' the 3,000-year-old ancient city of Aten near Luxor.

Personal Story Of The Day

A Light In The Darkness 

Do you feel as if you're burning out in your service to the Lord? You may want to supply spiritual light to your dark world till the end of your life, but you wonder if you can. You won't burn out if you understand and apply the truth of Zechariah 4:1-6. 

The prophet saw two olive trees that supplied oil to a bowl that fed seven lamps on a golden lamp stand. As we think about the reality behind this symbolism, we can be encouraged. You and I are not the source of light that enlightens the world. We can only receive the oil of the Holy Spirit that fuels the living flame He produces. 

If we burn steadily through the long, dark hours, it is because we have learned to yield our lives to the Spirit's unlimited supply of power and strength. This comes only through continual fellowship with the works of Christ. It needs to be said again and again: It's not what we do for the Lord, but what He does through us that enlightens and enriches others. We must be satisfied to be a bright and shining lamp, drawing from the hidden resources of the indwelling Spirit of Christ. 

Our role is to help others see the glory of His light. And we must remember daily that every demand placed upon us is a demand placed upon Him. The most obvious point to understand is that not only do others see the light we shine... we actually live in it.

Jokes Of The Day

Points to ponder

Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars, and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint, and he has to touch it.

How come SUPERMAN could stop bullets with his chest, but always ducked when someone threw a gun at him?

If it was only a 3 hour cruise, why did MRS. HOWELL have so many clothes?

Why does SOUR CREAM have an Expiration date?

Why buy a product that it takes 2000 flushes to get rid of?

Why do we wait until a PIG is dead, to "CURE" it?

Why do we wash BATH TOWELS--aren't we clean when we use them?

Why doesn't GLUE stick to the inside of the bottle?

Do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"?

What do little birdies see, when they get knocked unconscious?

If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?

Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"?

When sign makers go on strike, is anything written on their signs?

What should you do when you see an endangered animal that is eating an endangered plant?

Why do they lock service station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?

If the cops arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?

If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Atheism is a nonprophet organization.

If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?

Never trust a stockbroker who's married to a travel agent.

Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Is boneless chicken considered to be an invertebrate?

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

If all those psychics know the winning lottery numbers, why are they all still working?

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"Eye witnesses were on the scene in minutes."

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A man was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken in for coronary surgery. The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed.

"Mr. Smith, you're going to be just fine," said the nun, gently patting his hand. "We do need to know, however, how you intend to pay for your stay here. Are you covered by insurance?"

"No, I'm not," the man whispered hoarsely.

"Can you pay in cash?" persisted the nun.

"I'm afraid I cannot, Sister."

"Well, do you have any close relatives?" the nun essayed.

"Just my sister in New Mexico," he volunteered. "But she's a humble spinster nun."

"Oh, I must correct you, Mr. Smith. Nuns are not 'spinsters.' They are married to God."

"Wonderful," said Smith. "In that case, please send the bill to my brother-in-law."

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Riddle Of The Day

Hands she has but does not hold, teeth she has but does not bite, feet she has but they are cold, eyes she has but without sight. Who is she?

Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
I make you weak at the worst of all times. I keep you safe, I keep you fine. I make your hands sweat, and your heart grow cold, I visit the weak, but seldom the bold. What am I?
Your fears.

Devotional Thoughts Of The Day

With Respect Comes Understanding.

Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. Job 33:12. References from Job 32:1-14; 33:1-25.

In many parts of the world, titles of respect are reserved for the elderly. For example, in Greece, an esteemed old man is called Geronda. In many Hispanic cultures, an older woman is addressed as Dona. These titles affirm the honour associated with age in many world cultures throughout history. Such respect explains why the youngest human character in the book of Job, Elihu, waits to speak last. 

He has heard each side's argument, and he's bursting to say something (32:19), but he has held off out of respect. Yet he's not afraid to speak because hes prompted by the Spirit (32:8). Elihu gives one of the longest speeches in the book (Job 32-37). He will offer an important rebuttal to Job, because he has unfairly criticised God, and to his friends, because they haven't been fair to Job. They have given up on him because he was righteous in his own eyes. Elihu attempts to provide a mediating position. Although Elihu demonstrates the proper respect for his elders, his words sound a bit pompous. 

He seems at times rather confident of himself! Yet Elihu is a fair theologian, who argues for God's wise and loving providence. Unlike the first three friends, Elihu moves beyond retribution theology to suggest that God has His own purposes for the circumstances of life. Because of this, the only human response is humble submission. Elihu shows that both sides have misunderstood the situation. 


A Good Testimony 

Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore. Ruth 2:10-11.

When Boaz justified his kindness toward Ruth, he did not say that he had heard of her great beauty or her brilliant intellect. No mention is ever made of these things. But what spoke volumes to Boaz was what he had heard about Ruth's character. He had heard about her relationship with Naomi and Ruth's willingness to leave her own family and country in order to take care of her widowed mother in law... even though she was a widow herself. It's not surprising that Boaz was impressed with Ruth. He knew that a woman with this kind of character was rare and precious. 

God is not interested in our fame or fortune; He cares nothing for our popularity or wealth. What God cares about is our character. The trials that come into our lives... even the loss of loved ones, as Ruth experienced... are for the ultimate perfection of our character. What do people hear about you? Do you try to impress others with your financial portfolio, your athletic abilities or your great intellect? These are all gifts from God, so where's the brag factor? What about your character? That's what God is looking for in us. Strive to be known for what you are, not what you do. Character counts.

Facts Of The Day

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Closing Thought

Lord, let me not forget that Your blessings are to be shared.

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