I think this is a very overlooked subject, the humor of God needs to be studied as well as the other things. There are several different passages that reveal His humor and I think it is enlightening for us to realize this. We can see through nature His love and affection attribute when it comes to compassion and caring. Look at a mother bear in nature, how it cares and looks out for it's young. Consider other kinds of animals when it comes to rearing the young and the compassion the animals have for their young, its remarkable.
God's Humor
The very first place that God's Humor starts to reveal itself in the Scriptures is Genesis 18. Ironically it has to do with a woman too, yes, Sarah. Let me break it down to you; Abraham and Sarah get 3 visitors, 1 of them is Yehovah. Interesting that Yehovah Himself comes on this trip instead of sending angels. He has a special message for Sarah. Keep in mind Sarah is 90 years old at this time. What is His special message? That Sarah will become pregnant!
Setting The Stage
Now let me set the stage for you, you have to realize how big of news this is for the family and especially for Sarah. The 3 visitors come, Abraham see's them appear in a field around noon and runs to them and convinces them to stay with him. Next He runs back to the tent where Sarah is and tells her to prepare bread quickly, then he runs outside the tent grabs a young calf, gives it to a young man to prepare. Abraham is literally running all over the place excited as hell that Yehovah Himself will be spending some time with him and Sarah.
Serving The LORD & Guests
Next Abraham serves Yehovah and the 2 angels, bread, butter, milk and meat. As they sit they are not too far from the entrance of the tent but they are outside. Yehovah then asks, "Where is Sarah?". I thought this was not only interesting but a compassionate question. It's like, where is your wife, she should be eating with us too! Perhaps I am reading more into it but that is the vibe I get from that question. Like meal time is family time, right? Anyway, let me go on.
Sarah Listening To The Conversation
Now, Sarah is by the tent door where she could hear the conversation that is going on. Yehovah promised Abraham years earlier that by means of Abraham's seed through Sarah all the nations would bless themselves. Yet, Sarah has been barron, meaning she has not had any children up to this point. Yehovah then tells Abraham, Sarah will become pregnant and have a son by this time next year! Now, Sarah listening to the conversation from the tent laughed within herself. We get a clear picture in her mind because she said, will I have pleasure even being old and my lord Abraham being old also?
The Humor of God
This is where we see the humour of God. Even when it comes to intimate things like sex. Yehovah speaks up, why did Sarah laugh? Now think of it, Here is Abraham, he is all serious about everything at this point, right? I mean he is entertaining the Maker of the Universe, he wants everything to go right and his wife is laughing at God? Oh no, disaster right? Wrong, Sarah and God have a little inside joke going on here. It's very happy news, she is going to have a baby! And, boys and girls, we all know what making a baby takes, right?
Why Did She Laugh?
Let's talk about a couple things. First, I think Yehovah wanted Sarah to be at the meal. He is asking where she is. Next, He knows her thoughts and her heart. He knew she was laughing and He knew why. Sarah denied it, because why? The Bible said she was afraid, however, I think we know that more accurate term is "shy" or "embarrassed" right?
Do You Pick Up On The Humor?
Let me ask you, do you pick up on the humour like I do here? Think of it, women laugh a lot, men are serious a lot, is this by design? Perhaps. Check out the story, I am sure that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
