Do you think God has a sense of humor?


Can you picture Jesus cracking jokes?

Like it or not, I'm sure He not only laughed and cracked jokes but also passed gas, tripped over his own feet,  his voice cracked as a teen,and all the kids laughed at him and what- not- --just as we do, for he was tempted in EVERY way-- should we think that he was not tempted to cover up his awkwardness , or that he was never awkward at all?  To do so would be to deny his humanity. He stood in our shoes, deliberately putting off the miraculous things He could do and only did those that fulfilled the prophecies and honored the Father. It isn't denying his Deity to say that he only used His heavenly power when it was warranted for the sake of the kingdom.


Are we afraid to laugh and have fun as Christians?


Sometimes I think so....


Granted, the only time I can find God laughing in scripture is when he is thinking about slaying the wicked....

An attitude that many of us would think unChristian.
 He also said that laughter is good medicine.
Still, Jesus said some things that might have been funny, had we actually been there to witness them in person.
He had to have laughed- he loved children and they loved Him- what kid likes someone who has no sense of humor?
This site gives some interesting insight into humor as proof of God's wisdom.

A woman's thoughts.......from She Loves God

Is Humor something uniquely human?

I don't know.....

Otters and penguins play and seem to have a lot of fun. There is humor in that!

National Geographic Kids has "7 Cool Stories About Animals That Seem to Like a Good Joke"


another article about Jesus and humor

Here are a few funny bits, if you are inclined to enjoy that type of thing and are not easily offended.
 If you know me, you know that I LOVE and HONOR the Lord, and I refuse to print anything that is distasteful. If you don't know me and you feel you may be offended.....I'm sorry... please use your back button.

 

 

How many charismatics does it take to change a light bulb? One, since his/her hands are in the air anyway.

How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? None. God has predestined when the lights will be on.

How many Brethren does it take to change a light bulb? CHANGE?!!!

How many Pentecostals does it take to change a light bulb? 10, one to change it and 9 others to pray against the spirit of darkness.

How many tv evangelists does it take to change a lightbulb? One. But for the message of hope to continue to go forth, send in your donation today.

How many Roman Catholics does it take to change a lightbulb? None: Candles only.

How many Amish does it take to change a lightbulb? What's a light bulb?

How many Polygamous Mormons does it take to change a lightbulb? Five. One man to change the bulb, and four wives to tell him how to do it.

How many Jehovah's Witnesses does it take to change a light bulb? Three. One to screw in the bulb, and two to knock on your door and ask you if you've seen the light!

How many Unitarians does it take to change a lightbulb? We choose not to make a statement either in favor of or against the need for a light bulb. However, in your own journey you have found that light bulbs work for you, that is fine. You are invited to write a poem or compose a modern dance about your light bulb for the next Sunday service, in which we will explore a number of light bulb traditions, including incandescent, fluorescent, three-way, long-life and tinted, all of which are equally valid paths to luminescence.

From a 3-year-old:
"Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name.
Amen."

The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, "If you'll come to the Church this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to Heaven."

"I don't think I'll be there," the boy said. "You don't even know your way to the post office."