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Psalm 126:2 - Christianity and Laughter.

Psalm 126:2 (NIV) 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." 

Psalm 126:2 (NLT) We were filled with 
laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations 
said, What amazing things the Lord has done for 
them.  

COMMENTARY

Laugh
   Happy Christians are a great 
advertisement for Christianity. Be as happy as you can all 
the time - laugh and laugh and then laugh some 
more! Take every opportunity to laugh, because it 
can actually improve your health. Humans are the 
only part of God's creation who can laugh, so 
surely it is something He wants us to do. 
   Laughter begins with a smile, and you can 
decide to do that anytime. 
   Speak this: I will laugh every chance I 
get! [My Time with God by Joyce Meyer] 

Something to Laugh About
   Why do eagles like to go to church? 
   Because they are birds of prey. 
   What is a bee's favorite Bible verse?
   Acts 16:31: "Bee-lieve in the Lord Jesus, 
and you will be saved." 
   What kind of car did the disciples drive?
   A Honda. The Bible says they were all in 
one Accord. 
   Which book of the Bible gets hurt the 
most?  
   He-bruise.
   What did Noah tell his sons when they 
went fishing?  
   "Easy on the bait, boys. We only have two 
worms." 
   Did you laugh at any of those jokes? 
Hopefully one of them tickled your funny bone, because 
laughing is good for you. Studies show laughter makes 
you healthier by boosting your immune system and 
reducing stress. Plus, it makes you smarter by 
increasing oxygen to your brain. Research indicates 
that when teachers use humor in their lessons, 
students retain more information and do better on 
tests. Laughter also makes you more alert and 
creative, because it engages both sides of your 
brain. 
   God wants us to laugh. Our joy should be 
contagious. Unfortunately, many people picture 
Christians as gloomy folks who always frown and never 
laugh. But that's not the picture we get in the 
Bible. Jesus had a great sense of humor. He 
probably didn't tell any knock-knock jokes, but the 
Gospels show he was funny. 
   In Luke 11, as Jesus teaches about prayer 
and giving, he asks the disciples a couple of 
questions: "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for 
a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if 
he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?" 
(verses 11-12). Read that again. That's funny! Just 
picture your dad handing you a scorpion for 
breakfast when you asked for eggs. Jesus could've 
easily made his point by saying if earthly fathers 
know how to give good gifts to their children, 
just imagine the amazing gifts your heavenly 
Father will give you if you ask. But he didn't do 
that. He used a silly scene to drive home his 
message. 
   Jesus was clever. He made people laugh. 
So don't be afraid to laugh - even at church 
... just make sure it's at the appropriate 
times. [Case For Christ For Kids by Les Strobel] 

ILLUSTRATION

   After a week of camping, my wife and I 
were on our way to pick up five of our grandkids 
so they could spend the weekend with us before 
we headed home. Our camper had been neat and 
quiet all week, but within thirty minutes of the 
kids' arrival, everything had changed. There were 
clothes, sleeping bags, and backpacks everywhere. 
Within the first few mutes, there was also spilled 
milk, cookie crumbs on the sofa, and much more. 
There was also a lot of love and laughter. My wife 
and I went to bed with smiles on our faces and 
hearts full of love.  
   I thought about this and how much it 
parallels our Celebrate Recovery group (or most any 
Christian group). People come into our group, into our 
lives. They're loud, and they make messes. But as 
we love them into our family and clean up a few 
messes, they learn to laugh, their hurts begin to 
heal, they come to know Jesus, and it's all 
worthwhile.  
   The love and laughter we share with 
family and friends is all we will take to heaven 
with us. Those relationships are the most 
important thing of all.  
   Lord God, thank you for giving us the 
ability to laugh even when faced with messy campers 
and messy people. It reminds us of what is truly 
important. In Jesus' name, Amen. [Celebrate Recovery 
Daily Devotional by John & Johnny Baker] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Psalm 126 - From Tears to Joy.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170913-1001.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: 
https://bible.awr.org/en/the-signs/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657