Psalm 2

The one enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord ridicules them.
– Psalm 2:4

Harsh!?!

That God almighty, ruling from His superior place in heaven would ridicule “anyone”?

I thought God loves us. Cares for us. Wants us to approach Him as Heavenly Father. Yet, He ridicules?

He laughs at those who set themselves up as if they are the almighty ones. Beyond His reach. Outside His sovereignty.

God takes no delight in their rebellion, but recognizes their foolishness; the way they have joyfully jumped into the deception offered them by the evil one.

God’s laughter, ridicule, is intended to jar them into another look – self- evaluation. Or if not them, any who would see them as role models.

God reigns! And in His resurrection, has established Christ Jesus as Lord of Lords, King of Kings!