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
Proverbs 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” ...
