When God laughs

The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us." He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision. – Psalm 2v2-4

It is sort of strange to hear about God laughing at people in derision, but here it seems appropriate. While there is obviously an eschatological meaning here, I think there is also a contemporary application.

It is obvious that at the end of time, on the final Day of the Lord all of the nations of the world will gather themselves together to do war against God. We know that from several other places in Scripture. We also know that they will be defeated merely by Jesus Christ speaking a word. They will be powerless against Him.

But it is really no different today. We live in a day when people have tried to cast off God. The world, in so many ways, has declared God dead. It is not politically correct or morally expedient to speak of God and His role. It is old-fashioned. We are told that we have outgrown God.

God is loving and patient and kind. At the same time no one can every stand up to God or oppose Him. It is something like a small child standing up to God and trying to sort Him out.

While the world draws itself together against God He stands back in all of His power and strength. Is it really that far-fetched to imagine God laughing at man’s futile opposition?