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Everyone who has lived with young children has experienced the infamous Terrible Two’s . . . or the Threatening Three’s or the Feisty Four’s. Does this sound familiar? Colin (age 2) insisted: “I AM THE BOSS ROBOT!” Sometimes you can’t help but laugh at the futility of a two-year-old declaring that he wants to be in charge. God has the same reaction when His creation attempts to rebel against Him with the equivalent of a spiritual toddler temper tantrum. Today we’ll begin several days of examining holiness and humor.
Our verses today include examples of God laughing at the plots and plans of evil men. In Psalm 2, the people resist the “chains” and “fetters” of serving the Lord (v. 3). They want to walk according to their own wisdom, which is a terribly silly idea. As if the rulers on earth can dictate terms to the God in heaven! Christ will reign victorious forever and ever, and no petty despot can prevent that (v. 6; see Phil. 2:9-11).
Psalm 37 details the ways and ends of the wicked. Their oppression of the poor and opposition to the righteous is real; God does not explain away evil as an illusion. But He also knows while they might enjoy the fruit of their schemes for a short while, their eternal reward will be destruction (vv. 35, 38).
David trusted in God’s justice when Saul threatened his life, and his prayer in the psalm reflects his understanding of the power dynamic between God and evil. Traitors might stalk him, and liars might slander him, but ultimately God laughs at their pitiful attempts to undermine His chosen servant.
How foolish to think that the sovereign ways of God can be circumvented! How ridiculous to assume that the truth of God can be ignored! God laughs at these displays of human pride and then sends His judgment as a reminder that His Son and His salvation will prevail (Ps. 2:6; 37:39).
TODAY ALONG THE WAY
If we trust the Lord, we can take comfort that God laughs at the wicked. Psalm 37 provides a blueprint for understanding and handling the presence of the wicked. Read through the psalm and note all of the imperative commands (“do not fret,” “trust,” “delight,” “commit,” etc.). Make two lists: one the coming consequences for the wicked and the other the final vindication of the righteous. When you feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world today, refer to your lists and take comfort in God’s ability to laugh.
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