A picture of our pastor in a field in Hill county Texas.From the Pastor: (Gen 21:6) And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.
God did for Sarah a heretofore unimaginable thing. She would, even in her barren and elderly state, have a son. God caused her to have great joy and all that would hear of her blessing would joy with her. God is a giver of joy. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.” Joy is certainly a good and perfect gift. The apostle Peter described the joy of the believer as “unspeakable and full of glory.”
Notice that Sarah said “God hath MADE me to laugh.“ God knows what it takes to bring us real joy. Joy is not found in the things of this world but comes as a gift from God. God longs to make His children to have and express joy.
Notice that Sarah gave the purpose for which God has caused her to laugh when she said “so that...” Our joy is intended to help others to have joy as well. When the world sees the joy we have in God it will stir them to desire that joy. Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Believer, there dwells within you the Holy Spirit of God. When you are following the leadership of the Holy Spirit you will have and express joy.
Notice that Sarah said “ALL that HEAR will laugh with me.” The joy we have and share with this world will only impact the lives of those who will hear. Sadly there are many who will not hear of the grace of God. They will not hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ and will never know the joy of the Lord.
God wants to make you laugh. He wants you to share that laughter with those around you. Share your faith in Jesus Christ with everyone you know.
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