For those of you growing up in the mid-sixties, you know the tensions that were related to the popular TV series, Batman & Robin. Weekly, we held our breaths anxiously awaiting the next Tuesday or Thursday night to see if Batman lived to see the new week, or wondering whether the duo might be able to escape the clever claws of the enemy. My brother and I had discussions on how they might make their getaway. We thought of ways we might be able to help them, if possible. “Holy Ka-pow, Batman!” Robin would say, eagerly and screechy as Minute Mouse in pursuit to rescue Poly-Pure Bread. The “Holy” words flowed rather easily from Robin’s lips because he used them spontaneously each time he forgot his lines. Soon an entire generation of American kids were spewing all kinds of “Holy” phrases; some good, some not. It was a sign of the times. There’s another ambiance in which “Holy” is, not sporadically, but incessantly used. It’s not by a dynamic duo, but for the awesome Holy Trinity. Holiness here, is not related to earthly slips-of-the-tongue or Freudian slips. Nor is it a substitute for forgetting one’s lines, though, be assured that once in His presence, you will forget your words, or rather, you’ll fall short of finding words to describe Him. God is described as Holy, Holy, Holy (thrice holy), because there are no words that befit the Holy Trinity. God isn’t into crime-fighting, but He is into rescuing souls. He doesn’t wear a cape and He doesn’t drive a Batmobile. He does ride in His chariot and upon the winds: “Who lays the beams of his chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds his chariot: who walks upon the wings of the wind” (Psalm 104:3). God does everything in holiness. Which is? Holiness is existing and operating in the absence of sin. God is pure and has always resided sinless. It’s difficult for us to imagine this because we’ve only known a sinful life. Thankfully, we don’t have to fret biting our nails wondering how God will deal with sinners, or how He’ll escape the enemies’ destructive claws as they clamor, and viciously attack God’s creation, God’s people, and God’s Word and principles. Nope, He’s not one bit worried. He’s got all things under control. “Why do the nations rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 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 bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.’ He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision” (Psalm 2:1-4). Yep, God will laugh at man’s foolish attempts to hurt Him. As for me, I can’t wait to see His chariot and take it for a spin ‘round the block!
God Bless!
Sam
Finding Laughter In Difficult Times
My life experiences in the good times and in very difficult times will hopefully inspire, encourage, and motivate others to take time to laugh, reflect, and seek God when difficulties in life arise.