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Intro
Thursday, January 23 2025from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
Greetings to all.
Only 343 days to the year 2026
Scripture Of The Day
Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust [in thee] from those that rise up [against them]. Psalms 17:7.Read The Bible In a Year
Exodus 7-8; Matthew 15:1-20.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 not us, who? If not now, when?
Motivation For The Day
True courage is not the absence of fear; rather it is the taking of action in spite of the fear.On This Day
1556 - Shaanxi Earthquake, the deadliest ever recorded, kills 830,000 in Shaanxi Province, China.
1571 - Queen Elizabeth I opens the Royal Exchange in London.1849 - US Patent granted for an envelope-making machine to Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson.
1900 - Boer War: the Battle of Spion Kop
1941 - World War II: the North African coastal town of Tobruk is captured by German troops.
1943 - World War II: British forces capture the city of Tripoli in Libya from the Germans.
1960 - The American Navy bathyscaphe 'Trieste' descends to a record depth of 35,820 feet in the Pacific Ocean.
1973 - Helgafell volcano on island of Heimaey Iceland erupts for 1st time in 7,000 yrs.
2016 - Category 5 blizzard delivers record 3ft of snow to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US, killing 55 and incurring estimated $500m - $3bn economic losses.
1900 - Boer War: the Battle of Spion Kop
1941 - World War II: the North African coastal town of Tobruk is captured by German troops.
1943 - World War II: British forces capture the city of Tripoli in Libya from the Germans.
1960 - The American Navy bathyscaphe 'Trieste' descends to a record depth of 35,820 feet in the Pacific Ocean.
1973 - Helgafell volcano on island of Heimaey Iceland erupts for 1st time in 7,000 yrs.
2016 - Category 5 blizzard delivers record 3ft of snow to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US, killing 55 and incurring estimated $500m - $3bn economic losses.
2024 - The Doomsday Clock remains set 90 seconds to midnight by the by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, citing threat of a new nuclear arms race, the Ukraine war and climate change.
Personal Story Of The Day
The Prayers Of Faithful People.But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6. References from Matthew 7:7-11.
When Marge Townsend moved from the plains of western Canada to Windsor, Ontario, in the 1930s, she dreamed of becoming a newspaper reporter. But when she walked into the Windsor Star and applied for a job, the editor just laughed at her. In those days reporting was considered men's work. Marge was undeterred.
The next day she returned to the office and applied for the job again. She did the same the next day and the day after that. She returned every day until it became clear to the editor that she wasn't going to give up until he gave her a job. Finally he relented and gave her a position.
Jesus' teaching reveals that we need the same kind of persistence when it comes to prayer, but for a very different reason. Marge was tenacious because the editor was unwilling to grant her request. The believer's persistence is fuelled by the confidence that God is eager to respond. Yet the fact that we need to keep asking, seeking, and knocking implies that God's answer to our prayers may be a long time coming.
Jesus' teaching reveals that we need the same kind of persistence when it comes to prayer, but for a very different reason. Marge was tenacious because the editor was unwilling to grant her request. The believer's persistence is fuelled by the confidence that God is eager to respond. Yet the fact that we need to keep asking, seeking, and knocking implies that God's answer to our prayers may be a long time coming.
If God is as eager to grant our requests as Jesus says, 'why does He sometimes seem to be unwilling?'
One reason for the delay may be our own growth in faith. True faith is more than the certainty that God will grant us what we desire when we pray. Ultimately, it's confidence in God Himself. Those who pray in faith do so because they believe that God has the best knowledge of what is needed. Also, using God only when we need something, is less likely to get an outcome as it is not based on faith, but on need.
Timing may be another reason for delay. God answers our prayers according to His own timetable. His timing is not ours to demand. It is part of a greater plan that works for our good and His glory. God may seem to be saying no to our prayers today, because He plans to say yes tomorrow. Of course, it's always His option to refuse our requests.
One reason for the delay may be our own growth in faith. True faith is more than the certainty that God will grant us what we desire when we pray. Ultimately, it's confidence in God Himself. Those who pray in faith do so because they believe that God has the best knowledge of what is needed. Also, using God only when we need something, is less likely to get an outcome as it is not based on faith, but on need.
Timing may be another reason for delay. God answers our prayers according to His own timetable. His timing is not ours to demand. It is part of a greater plan that works for our good and His glory. God may seem to be saying no to our prayers today, because He plans to say yes tomorrow. Of course, it's always His option to refuse our requests.
Whatever His response, we should pray with the knowledge that the God who hears our prayers knows our most basic need. He hears, cares, and knows exactly what the answer should be.
Small children are fearless when it comes to asking their parents for things. No request is too small and few are too large. But as children learn the limits of a parent's patience and resources, their boldness becomes tempered. We need to learn the opposite lesson.
Small children are fearless when it comes to asking their parents for things. No request is too small and few are too large. But as children learn the limits of a parent's patience and resources, their boldness becomes tempered. We need to learn the opposite lesson.
The underlying assumption behind Jesus' words about our prayers, is that we have a tendency to underestimate God's willingness and capacity to answer. God knows our true needs! But He wants us, like children, to come to Him for answers.
Jokes Of The Day
A woman found herself standing at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter greeted her and said, "These are the Gates to Heaven, my dear. But you must do one more thing before you can enter."The woman was very excited, and asked of St. Peter what she must do.
"Spell a word," St. Peter replied.
"What word?" she asked.
"Any word," answered St. Peter. "It's your choice."
The woman promptly replied, "Then the word I will spell is love. L-O-V-E."
St. Peter welcomed her in, and asked her if she would mind taking his place at the gates for a few minutes while he took a break. So the woman is left sitting in St. Peter's chair when a man approaches the gates, and she realizes it is her husband.
"What happened?" she cried, "Why are you here?"
Her husband stared at her for a moment, then said, "I was so upset when I left your funeral, I got in an accident. Did I really make it to Heaven?"
"Not yet," she replied, "You must spell a word first."
"What word?" he asked.
The woman responded, "Czechoslovakia."
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A road construction manager needed to hire someone to paint the yellow lines down the middle of a newly constructed road. A blonde, a brunette, and a redhead all get hired. They are each assigned a section of the road. The first day, the blonde paints 2 miles, the redhead 1.5, and the brunette only 1. On the second day, the blonde paints 1 mile, the brunette 2, and the redheaed 2.5. On the third day, the blonde only gets 1/4 of a mile done, the redheaed 3, and the brunette 3.5. The manager decides to talk to the blonde.
"You haven't been painting as much road as you did on the first day,'' the manager said. ''What's the problem?''
''I'd be painting more, but the can of paint keeps getting farther and farther away!'''
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A lonely frog telephoned the Psychic Hotline and asked what his future holds. His personal psychic advisor tells him: "You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you."
The frog is delighted with this news,
"This is great! Will I meet her at a party?" he croaks.
"No," says the psychic, "in biology class."
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Riddle Of The Day
What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
What is the value of 1/2 of 2/3 of 3/4 of 4/5 of 5/6 of 6/7 of 7/8 of 8/9 of 9/10 of 1,000?
One hundred - work backwards and you will understand.
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
Choose The Right Moment
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Philippians 3:2. References from Matthew 7:6.
The story is told of a drunk man who got on a bus late one night. He staggered up the aisle and sat next to a woman holding a Bible. She looked at the man disapprovingly and said, I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell! The man jumped up and shouted, Oh, man, I'm on the wrong bus again!
Although an effective evangelist might question such an approach, anyone who has regularly shared the gospel can identify with having their words taken lightly. Jesus frequently had this experience and warned His disciples to exercise discernment when sharing God's truth with others.
From Darkness to Light
Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. Acts 26:17-18.
A line, a border, passes through the world. It is the border between darkness and light, between life and death. Many refute the existence of this border, and even some Christians refuse to consider it. But the border is still there. Some try to remove this line by arguing theologically that we are all children of God.
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Philippians 3:2. References from Matthew 7:6.
The story is told of a drunk man who got on a bus late one night. He staggered up the aisle and sat next to a woman holding a Bible. She looked at the man disapprovingly and said, I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell! The man jumped up and shouted, Oh, man, I'm on the wrong bus again!
Although an effective evangelist might question such an approach, anyone who has regularly shared the gospel can identify with having their words taken lightly. Jesus frequently had this experience and warned His disciples to exercise discernment when sharing God's truth with others.
His saying, 'Don't cast your pearls before swine' is still commonly used today, although many do not realize its origin. Jesus commanded His disciples not to give what is holy to dogs and not to throw their pearls to pigs (v6).
In Scripture, dogs and pigs are metaphors to refer to the ungodly. The psalmist referred to the evil men who surrounded him as dogs (Psa 22:16). He complained about wicked traitors who prowled about the city like dogs (Psa 59:6). Swine were listed among the unclean animals that the Israelites were forbidden to eat (Lev 11:7; Deut 14:8). Those whom Jesus classified as dogs or pigs would have been those who were ungodly or spiritually defiled.
At first glance Jesus' command seems surprising. When criticized for spending time with sinners, Jesus replied that 'He had not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance'. (Matt 9:13). But Jesus didn't treat those who were self-righteous the same as those who were aware of their sin.
In Scripture, dogs and pigs are metaphors to refer to the ungodly. The psalmist referred to the evil men who surrounded him as dogs (Psa 22:16). He complained about wicked traitors who prowled about the city like dogs (Psa 59:6). Swine were listed among the unclean animals that the Israelites were forbidden to eat (Lev 11:7; Deut 14:8). Those whom Jesus classified as dogs or pigs would have been those who were ungodly or spiritually defiled.
At first glance Jesus' command seems surprising. When criticized for spending time with sinners, Jesus replied that 'He had not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance'. (Matt 9:13). But Jesus didn't treat those who were self-righteous the same as those who were aware of their sin.
When the religious leaders asked Him questions, He often gave a veiled reply and sometimes refused to answer (see Matt 21:24-27; 27:12; Luke 23:9). Yet when the woman of Samaria asked Jesus sincere questions, His answers were frank and revealing (John 4:4-26).
It may be appropriate to share some biblical truths only after a person has responded to the gospel. At times, when someone responds to the gospel with contempt, it may be appropriate to withdraw and pray that God will give that person a more receptive heart.
The primary focus of Jesus' command is on our responsibility toward God's truth. Those who know Christ through the anointing of the Spirit, have been made stewards of what is sacred.
Obviously, to be a good steward of God's truth we must know it. And it's equally important to know something about those with whom we hope to share it.
It may be appropriate to share some biblical truths only after a person has responded to the gospel. At times, when someone responds to the gospel with contempt, it may be appropriate to withdraw and pray that God will give that person a more receptive heart.
The primary focus of Jesus' command is on our responsibility toward God's truth. Those who know Christ through the anointing of the Spirit, have been made stewards of what is sacred.
Obviously, to be a good steward of God's truth we must know it. And it's equally important to know something about those with whom we hope to share it.
From Darkness to Light
Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. Acts 26:17-18.
A line, a border, passes through the world. It is the border between darkness and light, between life and death. Many refute the existence of this border, and even some Christians refuse to consider it. But the border is still there. Some try to remove this line by arguing theologically that we are all children of God.
Such people believe Christians see themselves as superior. Christians are absolutely not superior, yet Jesus clearly spoke about the difference between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world. Paul was totally clear on this issue, which today is avoided or denied by modern theologians.
Everyone is created by God, and perhaps, in a general way, we can all therefore be called God's children. But according to the Bible, God's children are those who are saved by being born again, not those merely created by God. To mix creation and redemption is to deny our need for Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Everyone is created by God, and perhaps, in a general way, we can all therefore be called God's children. But according to the Bible, God's children are those who are saved by being born again, not those merely created by God. To mix creation and redemption is to deny our need for Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
There are many people who live in spiritual darkness, away from God, and God wants their eyes to be opened. This is why Jesus commanded Paul to open their eyes so they would repent. The preaching of the full gospel of Jesus Christ opens eyes and leads to repentance.
God wants all people on earth to hear that Jesus died for them. He wants every person to have the opportunity to repent. He wants to help every person to come out of darkness and into the light through the anointing of the Spirit. It is tragic when Christians deny that this line of separation exists... arguing instead that repentance is not necessary, or that everyone is a child of God merely because he or she exists... or perhaps more deceptively, that all those who believe in Jesus are saved.
God wants all people on earth to hear that Jesus died for them. He wants every person to have the opportunity to repent. He wants to help every person to come out of darkness and into the light through the anointing of the Spirit. It is tragic when Christians deny that this line of separation exists... arguing instead that repentance is not necessary, or that everyone is a child of God merely because he or she exists... or perhaps more deceptively, that all those who believe in Jesus are saved.
This stance leads people astray instead of leading them into the saving power of the Holy Spirit. These arguments block the light.
Facts Of The Day
You were born with 300 bones. When you get to be an adult, you have 206.
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