Ecclesiastes 3:4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;(ESV)
⚓ Floatie: When Laughter Is Holy
The Bible doesn’t shy away from laughter. It doesn’t censor humor. It doesn’t erase the joy that bubbles up when life surprises us with something sweet, something good.
God made laughter.
God made play.
God made the childlike heart that still lives inside every soul, no matter how bruised or burdened.
✒️ Forge: The Bible’s Quiet Joys and Hidden Smiles
We focus so much on the grand scale—crosses, kingdoms, battles—that we miss the thread of joy running through the story.
- Sarah laughed when told she’d have a child at ninety (Genesis 18:12). She laughed in disbelief. Then she laughed in delight when Isaac (“He Laughs”) was born.
- David danced with wild abandon before the ark (2 Samuel 6:14–16), unashamed to look foolish for joy in God’s presence.
- Proverbs says that a cheerful heart is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22).
- Jesus Himself said:
Matthew 19:14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
You don’t invite children into your arms if you carry only solemnity. Children come where they are safe to laugh, to play, to be.
The Gospel is serious—but it isn’t joyless.
⚒️ Anvil: The Weight and the Wonder
Life is heavy.
Wars are real.
Hearts break.
Dreams die.
We are not called to ignore it. But neither are we called to drown in it.
Some of you haven’t laughed in so long you’ve forgotten what it feels like. Some of you feel guilty when you find a moment of happiness, as if joy is a betrayal of reality.
That’s not the Kingdom.
Jesus wept—but He also ate, drank, laughed, and loved. He went to weddings. He spent time with children. He shared meals with friends.
Joy doesn’t cancel sorrow—it stands beside it.
🔥 Ember: What Does Heaven Sound Like?
I don’t think heaven is silent. I think it’s filled with laughter.
I think it’s the sound of children playing, of stories told and retold, of the kind of laughter that only comes when all is finally well.
Revelation shows us that every tear will be wiped away (Revelation 21:4).
But what comes after the tears?
I believe: laughter.
🌿 Covenant Triumph: Life Abundant, Life Restored
Jesus said:
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.(ESV)
That abundant life includes laughter. It includes moments of lightness. It includes the small miracles of a good meal, a child’s laughter, a warm embrace, and the quiet peace of knowing:
You are loved.
You are seen.
You are still here.
Personal Note: Look Up
If you’ve been reading my messages for any length of time, you know I have a tendency to get lost in the darker, heavier parts of the Bible. The bitterness and brokenness of the world today can pull me under sometimes. I find myself forgetting to look up—not just from my desk, but from the news, from my own worries, from the endless list of things that need to get done each day.
And when I do look up, it’s rarely to see the simple, beautiful things that truly make life special.
People—myself included—say that the world is broken and getting worse. And in many ways, that’s true. But that doesn’t mean this world has no beauty, no value, and nothing wonderful left in it. It doesn’t mean there aren’t still good things worth noticing.
It’s the butterfly drifting through the garden.
The laughter of children playing without a care.
The wind whistling through the grass and the leaves of the trees.
The warmth of the sun on your skin.
It’s the touch of a loved one.
The smile of a child.
The laugh of a friend during an ordinary conversation.
It’s newlyweds on their honeymoon.
It’s trying something new and sharing it with someone who matters.
It’s the quiet moments between the noise.
There is so much more to life than most people are willing—or able—to see.
Take a moment to appreciate someone.
Take a moment to savor your favorite drink or food.
Take a moment to admire the craftsmanship of something beautiful—or the confidence of someone who crafted something not so beautiful but had the courage to try.
Take a moment to thank the God who knew you would need those small reminders placed along your path today—the subtle whispers that you are still here and that you still matter.
You are loved because you are worthy of love.
In the entire history of creation, there has never been—and will never be—another you. That makes you unique, invaluable, irreplaceable, and profoundly important.
God has a purpose for you.
There is a purpose for every moment in your life.
Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean there isn’t a higher plan at work.
Maybe it’s time to look in the mirror for a bit and simply say, “I love you” —until you can truly mean it.
And in case you’ve forgotten and are in desperate need of a reminder: The God of creation crafted you and lovingly knit you together.
[⚓ Floatie] [✒️ Forge] [⚒️ Anvil] [🔥 Ember] [🌿 Covenant Triumph]
This post follows the Forge Baseline Rule—layered truth for the discerning remnant.
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