by Scotty Smith
He who sits in the heavens laughs.
Psalm 2:4

The much moreness of the gospel results not simply in a broader understanding of God’s love, but also the much moreness of God’s laughter. Here’s what I mean by this and why coming alive to the laughter of God and the much moreness of the gospel is rocking my world.
First, I know this is true: I have never been and never will be the fourth member of the Trinity. God does not need me. But He wants me. And folks, when you begin to discover the gospel in that way, it will set you free.
Second, and I say this now as a man in my mid-sixties: there are fewer things I’m absolutely certain about, and there is more appropriate room in my life for not knowing everything. God does all things well, but not all things easy. Listen to Psalm 2:
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, “As for me, I have set my King on Zion.”
Who is the installed king already? We’re not waiting for Jesus to become King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He already is. Let’s continue in the psalm:
“I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.” I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Thought to Remember for Today

This psalm is directed to the people of God, voiced out to the nations of the world. In it, the world is seemingly out of control and evil seems to be prevailing. But there’s no panic in heaven, friends. As Steve Brown has said, there is no perspiration on the top lip of the mouth of God. Our God is in control and our God loves us.

Fitzpatrick, E. (2016). Grace untamed: a 60-day devotional. Colorado Springs, CO: David C Cook.