Have you ever noticed that some people are naturally funny? They have a wit so quick, you wonder, how could they think of that so fast.

Why?

Think about these verses in the context of laughter…

James 1:17(NKJV)

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

Romans 12:8(NIV)

⁸if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;if it is giving, then give generously;if it is to lead,^[a]do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Proverbs 17:22(NKJV)

²²A merry heart does good, like medicine,^[a]
But a broken spirit dries the bones.

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I’m convinced that comedy is a God-given spiritual gift of exhortation.

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I mean, what is more encouraging than a good laugh? A well-placed laugh in a good sermon…