Friday, July 31, 2020

Seder 19 Sermon: A Good Laugh

Sarah's laughter of joy in Gen 21 reminds us of the value of laughter in general.  

On July 25, 2020, Kyle Kettering preached a sermon on this topic.  He reminded us of Prov 17:22, which says that "a joyful  heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."  In difficult times we can use some more laughter.   

Kyle noted that God is said to laugh at the rebellious activity of the nations.  He has big shoulders and can handle all of the schemes of men.  

He also pointed to the encouraging words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6):  "Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh" (v 21).  God's people can look forward to a time of rejoicing. 

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