A Time to Weep, and a Time to Laugh
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4
Why does Scripture not record the Lord Jesus laughing? Briefly reviewing the Lord’s humanity we see that, He hungered, thirsted, was weary, laboured, wept, and endured indignities. He was rejected, buffeted, scourged, and nailed to a tree. Normally, there is time in life to be merry. But the Lord did not come to earth for frivolity. He came to live and breathe the Father’s will unto death (Jn. 6:39). Yet, He was not without internal joy and peace; for these He gave to His disciples to enjoy until His kingdom comes. So for now, let us work with joy--there will be plenty of time to be merry later! --Warren Henderson
Filled with this sweet peace forever, on we go, through strife and care,
Till we find that peace around us, in the Lamb’s high glory there.
--Bevan
