“God enthroned in heaven laughs…” (Ps.2:4) “In a little while the wicked and wickedness will be gone. Though you look for them, you won’t find them. Instead the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity… The Lord laughs at the wicked for he knows their day is coming.” (pp Ps.37:10–13)
Heavenly Father, I love to hear Darlene (my wife) and her best friend, Peggy, laugh while they watercolor. I love a toddler’s giggle, and I love to experience guffaws and horse-laughter with friends. But this week I needed, once again, to hear your laugher in the Scriptures—a laughter that fills the courts of heaven and the chambers of eternity. There’s no consternation or vexation in heaven—just peace and joy over the unfolding of your perfect plan written with the ink of your grace with your most steady hand.
Please make your joy, merriment, and triumph over evil more “hearable” and real to us than ever. We are grateful for your promise that in “a little while” all wickedness will be gone forever—no matter its ideological, political, or diabolical origin. We’re not looking for revenge over others. We’re not relishing seeing particular groups perish. But we ARE looking for Jesus to return and put all things right and make all things new. Hallelujah on Gospel steroids!
Thank you that Jesus has already defeated the devil (Col.2:15) and has set an expiration date on all evil and everything that contradicts your truth, goodness, and beauty. And right now demons increasingly tremble (James 2:19), and you laugh louder and louder. Indeed, our world—your world, Father, is more pregnant with glory than it is filled with evil. May your joy be our strength, your promises be our confidence, and your Story be our mission. Keep us humble, hope-filled, and kind. So Very Amen.
