And God Laughed

“I’m turning the TV off.  I think I am on overload with all of the bad news, politics, etc. I think I can find something better to do” I say, as I pick up the control and hit the power button.

 As I watch the news or listen to some of the news talk shows, I am reminded about the shape of our whole world.  If there are any good news stories, they are few and far between.  There is so much turmoil in our country and other countries; wars, terrorists, people killing each other over little things, road rage, etc.  Then there are the earthquakes, the droughts, and now snow and ice storms covering the south and the eastern coast; People stranded on the roads, power outages everywhere and people who are frustrated by their plight there.

As I was reading in the Psalms today, I couldn’t help but wonder what God might be thinking as He looks at His children.  Those who are not believers have every right to worry because they don’t have the assurance of God’s protection.  But, Believers have God’s word that tells us He is in control of all  goes on here on the earth. Psalm 2 tells us that God sets in Heaven and laughs. I’m sure He is amused ,but I am also sure that He is very disappointed when His children have so little faith in Him, they worry about everything that happens.

 “Why are the nations so shaken up and the people planning foolish things?  The kings of the earth stand in a line ready to fight, and all the leaders are against the Lord and against His Chosen One.  They say, “Let us break their chains and throw them away from us.” He Who sits in the heavens laughs. The Lord makes fun of them.” Psalm 2:2-4 NLV

How is your faith?  What is your worry level?  How much faith do you put in God’s ability to control all things in your life?

“God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble.   And so we need not fear even if the world blows up and the mountains crumble into the sea.   Let the oceans roar and foam; let the mountains tremble! There is a river of joy flowing through the city of our God—the sacred home of the God above all gods.   God himself is living in that city; therefore it stands unmoved despite the turmoil everywhere. He will not delay his help.   The nations rant and rave in anger—but when God speaks, the earth melts in submission and kingdoms totter into ruin. The Commander of the armies of heaven is here among us. He, the God of Jacob, has come to rescue us. Come, see the glorious things that our God does, how he brings ruin upon the world   and causes wars to end throughout the earth, breaking and burning every weapon.  “Stand silent! Know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation in the world!” The Commander of the heavenly armies is here among us! He, the God of Jacob, has come to rescue us!” Psalm 46 TLB