"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." - Saint Augustine
Ever heard that, "he who laughs last, laughs best"? Well, while one is going through the "being laughed at" seasons of his life it can be a really daunting task to remain calm. It's easy to get frustrated especially when one does not understand the intricacies of the challenge. But, when one is fully in the know, it's easier. With understanding, one can even smile though an ordeal.
In Story telling: Imagination and Faith, William J. Bausch shares: "In the Greek Orthodox tradition, the day after Easter was devoted to telling jokes...They felt they were imitating the cosmic joke that God pulled on Satan in the Resurrection. Satan thought he had won, and was smug in his victory, smiling to himself, having the last word. So
he thought. Then God raised Jesus from the dead, and life and salvation became the last words."
Beloved, isn't it clear right now that God had, and is still having the last laugh? The Devil must've thought killing Jesus to be the greatest victory he'll win, but Alas! that was his greatest loss. How refreshing to know that the same three nails, and one cross the devil used to kill Jesus, was all it took to defeat him for all time. No matter what lie the Devil has told you, I come to announce to you today, 'You will have the last laugh...He is RISEN!'
Let us pray: Father, thank you for causing me to have the last laugh, in Jesus name.
WISDOM NUGGET: Matthew 28:6
"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said..." - KJV
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