Psalm 126 says When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the
nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Here’s a proper excuse to laugh!
When God shows up, restores that which is lost,
fulfills our dreams, gives us back our life – then our response is to be full
of laughter and joy that bursts out of our mouths in song and praise to
Him. We can adore him by thanking him
for the great things he has done for us.
In fact, we can proclaim it to the nations.
One of the best witnesses we can be to the world
is by the way we respond in times of great need. In fact, sometimes that is the only evidence
of the difference between those who believe and those who do not – the way we
react in crisis.
And the way we react when the crisis is over.
Laughter is so versatile, isn’t it? We can laugh in joy at God’s word to us, then
we sometimes laugh in mockery when that word is delayed, and then we can laugh again
in joy when his mercy provides, and we can laugh loud enough for nations to
hear when God comes through!
Are you laughing yet?
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