Introductory Thoughts
Sorrows and tears fill the life of many people, yet one day all that will gloriously change for the child of God. Today, this world may laugh, mock, and ridicule the Lord and His people, but one day soon, the tide will turn. The Bible has some shocking truths. In fact, several passages attest to the fact that God will laugh at the wicked (Psalm 2:4; Psalm 37:13; Psalm 59:8). This may seem harsh, but God is gracious, merciful, and longsuffering. The Lord will never laugh at the difficulties of any to whom He has not first offered refuge and deliverance. In like manner, wisdom personified in the Bible warns her rejecters that she too will laugh at their calamity and mock when their fear cometh (Proverbs 1:26). On the other hand, the Bible assures a glorious future time of laughter for the people of God (Luke 6:21).
Devotional Thoughts
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(For children): Would you be happy if you unexpectedly stumbled across a great treasure? Read Psalm 119:162. We can rejoice now in Gods promises (Revelation 21:4) even if others say He doesnt exist or isnt coming back (2 Peter 3:3-4).
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(For everyone): Our laughter here is often interrupted by sorrows. In heaven, there will be no sorrows to interrupt our laughter. What does this mean about the abundance of our future joy?
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What is the source of Gods laughter in heaven? What will be the source of our laughter and joy in heaven? What should be the source of these things now?
Prayer Thoughts
- Thank God that He will one day wipe away all tears.
- Thank the Lord that your sorrows will be replaced with laughter.
Song
WHEN THE RANSOMED GET HOME
