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Chatting with Jesus

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Lord, there they go again, just as Scripture said they would.

“The wicked plot against the godly. They snarl at them in defiance,”— Psalm 37:12

Since Adam and Eve chose the fruit salad for lunch, the wicked have tried to destroy Your people. By hook or by crook, unregenerate man plots to eliminate those who follow You. “How dare you tell us how to live!” They shake their fists at Your message of hope, redemption, and eternal life You offer to all who believe. That’s their choice and they are foolishly sticking to it.

Lord, who doesn’t enjoy a good, old-fashioned belly laugh, the kind that makes tears run down our cheeks, then look at one another and burst out laughing again? I’ve been known to spew coffee on others after hearing a good punch line. However, I don’t think that kind of laughter is implied in the Scripture following the arrogant boast of the wicked.

“But the Lord just laughs, for He sees their day of judgment coming,”— Psalm 37:13

Teach us how good, spiritual laughter can be keep us on top of attacks from the enemy.

By Your Spirit’s power, we laugh at the threats of the enemy of our soul, knowing You are our shield and fortress. We laugh when corrupt political or religious leaders rage, spreading lies about Christ-followers, when we know Your truth always wins. And only by Your Spirit’s power can we laugh yet plead that the wicked will turn their hearts toward You, Lord and be redeemed from the coming horrors of their choices.

Thankful with You, Jesus, we laugh in the presence of our enemy. Amen