I have always believed that both the Father, as well as Jesus in particular has a sense of humor. Though during His time upon the Earth, His Fathers will took priority. I can easily imagine that in Heaven, Jesus will be more free and apt to display a sense of humor. As part and parcel of His intimate nature, I expect Jesus will really share His enjoyments with us! :yahoo: What say you? TR Yes, I believe Jesus does have a sense of humor and I’m looking forward to Him laughing and joking around! :yes: Psalm 2:4 “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh” ... Jesus had a sense of humor in using that poor boy’s lunch basket as an illustration showing God’s provision for His children and made that poor boy happy when he got to bring home a heavy basket load of overflowing cold slimy stinking sushi hairy anchovy fish and numerous loaves of mouthwatering, delicious, delightful warm bread - that must have been a week’s supply of meals for his family. He illustrated that there won’t be self-confident unsaved rich people entering into the Kingdom of God because He likened it to a camel trying to go through the eye of a needle. Jesus used a bit sarcasm and humor when he called brothers James and John to be His disciples. He called them “Boanerges” (Mark 3:17) which means “sons of thunder” or “sons of commotion” which matched their impulsive behavior and over-the-top zeal during His ministry. Jesus shows us his sense of humor, early in his ministry, soon after he calls Philip. When Philip tells Nathanael that the Messiah has been found he sarcastically replies, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" The Lord, as Nathanael approaches to meet him states, “Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful"! The slight sarcasm comes from the fact that Israel's original name, Jacob, meant someone who is full of guile or who deceives. Jesus, playing off Nathanael's criticism, is humorously noting that, finally, an Israelite has been found who is not like his ancestor! In the Sermon on the Mount speech Jesus used the words “why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but pay no attention to the log or beam in your own eye?” Jesus promises His sheep who weep now will be laughing in the Kingdom. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” Even in this sad and serious moment of betrayal ... what a humorous sight it must have been to see all the Roman soldiers falling backwards on the ground when Jesus said “I AM he”! Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: Thanks for sharing those tidbits Geri7! Good to note that sarcasm, exaggeration, and word play are often the bedrock of humor! Certainly His love for people in general and for children in particular, as well as His accepting demeanor, might also accommodate a sense of humor. Certainly through difficult times, a sense of humor has kept me in good stead. It also speaks of a light heartedness as well. :yes: :wacko: And humor that is self directed, seems a good guard against pride. I personally find that people who enjoy a sense of humor are generally more tolerant and forgiving! :yahoo: Curious to have other thoughts on this matter. TR Here are my thoughts. Think of the person with the best sense of humor that you have ever encountered. Now, consider that every ounce of humor in that person comes from our Maker. I think as we get to know God more intimately and dwell eternally in His manifested presence, we will find that the Father, the Son and the Spirit all have the greatest sense of humor that we have ever experienced. And I am quite confident that Jesus' brand of humor will have a Jewish flavor to it. Lol. Thanks for the input. No doubt a Jewish flavor to His humor as well. Go figure! How about: How many gentiles to it take to ..... you fill in the blanks! :yahoo: TR It is a known fact that the Lord is responsible for corn. What a blessing! Think about it: "I'd like a double entendre, please. On second thought Lord, make it quadruple." Yes, Jesus loved eating corn. :good: We have this verse here ... “And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.” He also illustrated the harvest of winning souls like corn/wheat fields ... “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” Psst ... I also heard that pirates really love corn because they get tired of eating slimy smelly sushi fish when out at sea. Amazingly when they dock on land they don’t steal the corn cobs from street vendors .... instead they pay a buccaneer for them. :whistle: Remember that it wasn't American "corn." The word simply means "grain." They didn't have our type of corn. Regarding the main topic: Yes, I believe Jesus does have a sense of humor. There is a form of laughter which belittles others, or pointless silliness, and I can't see Jesus having anything to do with that. However, there are other types of humor which are appropriate for a holy character, such as word play, for example. I can't see Jesus being surprised by a punch line, though. There has long been a notion that Jesus never laughed. Traditionally, paintings of Jesus have tended toward melancholy portrayals of a somber, glum Savior. It is true that Jesus became our Sin-bearer (1 Peter 2:24) and that He “was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain” (Isaiah 53:3). Jesus was rejected in His hometown (Mark 6:1–6), He wept at a friend’s graveside (John 11:35), and of course He experienced the cross. However, this does not mean Jesus never had a lighthearted moment or that He never had occasion to laugh. The picture of Jesus that we find in the Gospels is one of a well-rounded, magnetic personality. He carried children in His arms—and what child wants to be around someone who never laughs (Mark 10:16)? He was accused of being too joyful on occasion (Luke 7:34). He told John’s disciples that it was not a time for mourning (Matthew 9:15). The very fact that we humans have a sense of humor indicates that God does, too, for we are made in His image. (The existence of penguins, platypuses, and puppies also builds a strong case for God’s having a sense of humor!) Jesus, as the Son of God, shares the Father’s attributes, including a sense of humor. As the Son of Man, Jesus shares in the full human experience. We cannot imagine life without laughter; even those in dire circumstances have known seasons of joy. Everyone laughs and appreciates good humor. To say that Jesus never expressed joy through laughter is akin to denying His full humanity. Jesus evinced a sense of humor in His teaching. Jesus’ discussion of the “log” in one’s eye is a purposeful exaggeration—and a lighthearted one at that (Matthew 7:3–5) Also, the incongruous image of a camel going through the eye of a needle contains humor (Matthew 19:24). Jesus encouraged joyful laughter, most famously in the Beatitudes, recorded in Matthew 5 and Luke 6. Jesus said, “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” Jesus spoke of rejoicing in His parables in Luke 15—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son were all found. The result in each case was great rejoicing. Even more telling is that Jesus told these stories as illustrations of the “joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10). Jesus had a serious mission to accomplish in this world, but He was not one to be somber all the time. There is no verse in the Bible that says, “Jesus laughed,” but we know that He empathized with us completely and felt all of our emotions. Laughter is part of life, and Jesus truly lived. https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-ever-laugh.html And how can we not observe all the funny antics of God's pets and animal creations and kingdom, and not know what an amazing sense of humor our Lord has that He has given us all to enjoy. Lots of corn never makes the grade when posed as humor. Some corn, though, finds a few of us congregating off by ourselves, and inexplicably to most folks cracking each other up. (Not to be confused with that minstrel favorite line, "Jimmy crack corn..." which has nothing to do with humor, but rather is in a ballad about justice.) I'm honestly hoping for some really high-brow level corny humor from Jesus, (not silly, David). Maybe something that after about 25 years I finally "get it," and then start guffawing and rolling in the aisles! If not, though, maybe when I tell Jesus something corny he'll mercifully just pat my head, and smile knowingly, but not groan. (Note: all corn must be groan.) By the way, Geri, good one! :groan Revelation 6 may be suggesting way higher than one buccaneer! Oh, and I don't know where Kolleen got that photo of me and the corn cob. :unsure: :unsure:
Proverbs 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” ...
