Psalm 2 (New International Version, ©2010)
1 Why do the nations conspire[a]
and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 “I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Sometimes you just have to laugh: The other day I was sitting down in one of our swivel rocking chairs. I leaned back a bit too far and the chair tumbled over backward with me in it. It just happened that Stephanie was coming around the corner. She couldn't contain herself. She had to laugh at her graceful husband. Laughter is Godly. Sometimes you can't help but laugh. But, sometimes laughing can get you in trouble.
I've had parents and students in my office to discuss a serious issue like failing a drug test or an athletic code violation. These discussions are pretty serious business. On occasion, I hear some pretty amazing excuses and some pretty wild stories. Believe it or not, every student that tests positive tells me it was their first time. Even if the results indicate excessive use, they always had "just one beer". It's at times like these, it takes all my power to keep from busting out in laughter. (Stephanie should have had more control of her laughter the other day!)
God has to sit on his throne and laugh at our vain attempts to "Rule the World". Most of us don't have such grand thoughts as ruling the world, but we do THINK we're in control of our own little world. We think we can do whatever we want against an unseen God. We think we can live however we want and ignore God's commandments. He just laughs at us! I'm not just talking about non-believers. We "believers" act the same way.
Just so you know, GOD IS IN CONTROL.
Maybe we should act like it. Otherwise, God won't be able to control his laughter!
Dear Lord, Thank you for this new year. Thank you for being in control of this mixed up and crazy world. We know that you win the ultimate battle and that the we have nothing to fear. You are victorious and we need to shout for joy. Maybe we should even laugh out loud knowing the battle is over! Amen!
and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 “I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Sometimes you just have to laugh: The other day I was sitting down in one of our swivel rocking chairs. I leaned back a bit too far and the chair tumbled over backward with me in it. It just happened that Stephanie was coming around the corner. She couldn't contain herself. She had to laugh at her graceful husband. Laughter is Godly. Sometimes you can't help but laugh. But, sometimes laughing can get you in trouble.
I've had parents and students in my office to discuss a serious issue like failing a drug test or an athletic code violation. These discussions are pretty serious business. On occasion, I hear some pretty amazing excuses and some pretty wild stories. Believe it or not, every student that tests positive tells me it was their first time. Even if the results indicate excessive use, they always had "just one beer". It's at times like these, it takes all my power to keep from busting out in laughter. (Stephanie should have had more control of her laughter the other day!)
God has to sit on his throne and laugh at our vain attempts to "Rule the World". Most of us don't have such grand thoughts as ruling the world, but we do THINK we're in control of our own little world. We think we can do whatever we want against an unseen God. We think we can live however we want and ignore God's commandments. He just laughs at us! I'm not just talking about non-believers. We "believers" act the same way.
Just so you know, GOD IS IN CONTROL.
Maybe we should act like it. Otherwise, God won't be able to control his laughter!
Dear Lord, Thank you for this new year. Thank you for being in control of this mixed up and crazy world. We know that you win the ultimate battle and that the we have nothing to fear. You are victorious and we need to shout for joy. Maybe we should even laugh out loud knowing the battle is over! Amen!
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