A
time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4
How often
have you heard that God has a sense of humor? Think about some of the animal He
created…some of the monkeys are pretty funny looking. In the Old Testament we
see several verses that talk about the Lord laughing…but it is not in a
humorous way. He is laughing at the wicked people—who think they are so smart,
but they just don’t see what is really going on in this world.
But the Lord just laughs, for he sees their day of
judgment coming. Psalm 37:13
There is a
time to cry and a time to laugh…to find some amusement in life.
Jesus gave
some good advice about laughter when you are feeling low—rejected…
What blessings await you when people hate you and
exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of
Man. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits
you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that
same way. Luke 6:22-23
After His
resurrection He appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee where they were
fishing. They were amazed that He was there. He asked them…
Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy
and wonder. Then he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" Luke 24:41
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| Broiled Fish at the Sea of Galilee |
Jesus was
hungry. Have you got something to eat? Funny question. He was probably smiling
as He asked them. Of course, they had fish to eat. It was right there on the
fire. So they gave Him some broiled fish. They probably laughed together.
Do you ever
find laughter and joy in reading God’s word?
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you
completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow
with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Prayer
~ Oh Lord Jesus, I am glad You have a sense of humor…and laugh. I hope that You
are laughing with us…not at us. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow
weak, but You remain the strength of my heart; You are mine forever. Those who
desert You will perish, for You destroy those who abandon You. But as for me,
how good it is to be near You Lord! I chose to have You, the Sovereign LORD, as
my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things You do. Psalm
73:26-28. May You, LORD, smile on us
and be gracious to us. Numbers 6:25.
Daily
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chronicles 34-35
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photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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