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Intro

Thursday, May 7 2026
from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship

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


Only 239 days to the year 2027

Scripture Of The Day

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Read The Bible In a Year

2 Kings 1-3; Luke 24:1-35.

Thoughts For The Day

The two most abundant things in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity.

If we had no faults, we would not take so much pleasure in noticing them in others.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

Motivation For The Day

Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want.

On This Day

1663 - Opening of the first Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London.
1765 - HMS Victory, the ship which becomes the flagship of British Admiral Horatio Nelson, is launched at Chatham. The ship is now preserved at Portsmouth, England.
1832 - Greece becomes an independent kingdom.
1867 - Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel patents dynamite in England, the first of three patents he receives for the explosive material.
1888 - American George Eastman patents the Kodak box camera with a name he feels will be easy to remember.
1926 - The qualifying age for women voters in Britain is lowered from 30 to 21.
2024 - Israeli forces seize control of Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt after Hamas announce they are accepting a cease-fire proposal.
2025 - India launches airstrikes on multiple locations in Pakistan, killing at least eight people; Pakistan declares a state of emergency, calls the strikes an act of war, and launches retaliatory strikes on India, killing three.

Personal Story Of The Day

Starting At The Top

On the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mt. Everest, a television newsman said that much of Hillary's status as a hero in Nepal was "not about what he did when he stood on top of the world, but what he did when he came back down." After conquering the world's highest mountain with his climbing companion Tenzing Norgay in1953, 

Edmund spent the next five decades helping to build schools, hospitals, and bridges for the Sherpa community. 

The contrast between Edmund Hillary's moment on the mountain and his service in the valley brought to mind Jesus' experience on the Mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36). It was a pinnacle of blessing when our Lord's appearance became radiant and the Father said, "This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!" (v35). But Jesus didn't stay on the mountain. He came down to the crowd, where He freed a boy from an evil spirit. He was determined to go to Jerusalem and fulfil His calling, where He would willingly die on the cross for our sins. 

Jesus told His disciples, "He who is least among you all will be great" (v48). Our Lord's life shows us that true greatness is found in humbly serving God and others in the valley of need.

Jokes Of The Day

"Doctor, I have an ear ache."
2000 BC - "Here, eat this root."
1000 BC - "That root is heathen, say this prayer."
1850 AD - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 AD - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 AD - "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2000 AD - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!"

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Six year old Betty and her four year old brother, Peter were sitting together in church. Peter giggled, sang and talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. "You're not supposed to talk out loud in church." "Why? Who's going to stop me?"

Betty pointed to the back of the church and said, "See those two men standing by the door? They're hushers."

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Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the State Fair every year.
Every year Stumpy would say, "Martha, I'd like to ride in that there airplane."
And every year Martha would say, "I know Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars."
This one year Stumpy and Martha went to the fair and Stumpy said, "Martha, I'm 71 years old. If I don't ride that airplane this year I may never get another chance."
Martha replied, "Stumpy, that there airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars."
The pilot overheard them and said, "Folks, I'll make you a deal.
I'll take you both up for a ride, and if you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say one word, I won't charge you. But if you say one word it's ten dollars! "
Stumpy and Martha agreed and up they go. The pilot does all kinds of twists and turns, rolls and dives, but not a word is heard.
He does all his tricks over and over again, but still not a word.
They land and the pilot turns to Stumpy, "By golly, I did everything I could think of to get you to yell out, but you didn't."
Stumpy replied, "Well, I was gonna say something when Martha fell out, but like Martha always said, ten dollars is ten dollars."

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Riddle Of The Day

What has no beginning, middle or end?


Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
What is the difference between an oak tree and a tight shoe?
One makes acorns, the other makes corns ache.

Devotional Thoughts Of The Day

Help Rather Than Judge.

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Psalm 34:13. References from James 4:11-12; Psalm 34:11-16.

Many western nations do their best to protect freedom of speech... although the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, not all forms of expression are legally acceptable. Slander is one of the types of speech that the Supreme Court has ruled can be restricted. But this doesn't mean that the Court has made it easy to restrict slander. 

In order to win a slander case against someone (along with libel, which is slander in printed form), you must be able to prove that the content of the statement was demonstrably false and that there was a malicious intent before the slander was spoken. Because of this burden of proof, very few slander cases actually are brought to court. God's Word has a clearer restriction on slander for Christians: don't ever do it! 

In our verse today, James returns to a theme that has recurred throughout this book... the use of our tongues. There are many ways we can use our tongues for evil purposes, and one is to slander and condemn people. James clarifies why our slander, particularly against other Christians, is problematic. 

When we speak evil of others, we are sitting in judgment over them. Our critical spirit is then assuming the place of God, who is the only one who has the right to judge others. 

Our slander is another outworking of our pride and favouritism, two sins that we have already seen indicate that we are no longer walking according to God's desires but are following our own path. This doesn't mean that we cannot observe faults or failings in others, but the remedy is to help them through spiritual means... not to use their weaknesses against them.


Truly Powerful Prayer 

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days. Daniel 10:13-14.

The English poet and hymn writer William Cowper wrote: 'Restraining prayer, we cease to fight: Prayer keeps the Christian's armour bright; And Satan trembles when he sees, The weakest saint upon his knees'. Cowper rightly recognized that Satan fears the prayers of God's people more than anything else. 

Prayer is often described as simply "talking to God," and that's true. But it's also an act of spiritual warfare. 

When we pray, we are invading Satan's territory. Through prayer we can defeat the plans of the Devil and bring about events that will bring glory to God. These are not situations that Satan takes lightly. He will oppose sincere prayer every way he can. As you bow to pray, recognize that you are undertaking serious business, not just having a little chat with a good friend. 

You are engaging in hand to hand combat with a mortal enemy and crashing through his strongholds to enter the throne room of God. That's an incredible privilege. 

Don't take it lightly. Satan knows that through faithful prayer you are much stronger than he is and he rightly fears the damage you can do against his lies and failing powers. He is more afraid than you... Give him good reason to fear some more.

Facts Of The Day



Until he's about 21 years old, the male Indian elephant isn't interested in romancing a female elephant.


Females learn to talk earlier, use sentences earlier, and learn to read more quickly than males.


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Closing Thought



Lord, help me to use the gifts I¹ve been given.


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