-November 5, 2021-
Good morning, happy Friday,
“And of the angels He says, ‘Who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire.’” (Hebrews 1:7).
“Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14).
In the book of Hebrews, the writer builds the case that our Lord Jesus Christ is superior to angels, the law, the Levitical priesthood, the sacrifices, and anything or anyone else. Our subject today is angels and the role they play, especially in watching over us and protecting us. Throughout the Bible, angels are mentioned over and over; and how they carried out God’s will in the affairs of men.
Angels are perfect created beings. There millions of them, just like the stars in the heavens. Interestingly, there are only three named in Scriptures: Lucifer, who fell into sin and rebellion and became the devil, Gabriel who was sent on very important matters, and Michael, the archangel who also played a very important role. it says when Lucifer fell he took with him one third of the angels, who became demons. There is a continual, unseen battle between the angels and the demons.
One angel is so powerful, and way more powerful than any human being and all human beings combined. Their power comes from God who created them. He sends out as ministers to carry out His commands. They also worship God night and day. As great as they are, they are not redeemed by the blood of Christ like we are. In fact, one day we will rule over them as well as ruling with Christ over the world during the Millennium. Now, they serve us and help us.
Angels are invisible, though they can appear in human form as we have seen in Scripture. Angels appeared in this form and spoke to Abraham and Sarah, Gideon, Daniel, Mary, Joseph, the women at the empty tomb of Christ, and many others. Jesus is called the Angel of Lord. He appeared in what is known in theological terms as a theophany, which is a pre-incarnate form in the OT. From the context of the passage we can tell whether it is a regular angel or the Angel of the Lord.
The amazing thing is that God assigns each angel to watch over us and protect us. They intervene in dangerous and potentially deadly situations. I know there have been times His angel has protected from serious accident and death. Hebrews 13:2 says, “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.” When we get to heaven, I am sure we will meet the angels who watched over us. I will personally want to thank my angel. Angels are like God’s secret agents, working behind the scenes. They are also great singers as was shown when a group of them sang to the shepherds in announcing the birth of Christ.
Angels play an important role, yet God did not give them the assignment of proclaiming the gospel to the lost. That is our job as sinners saved by grace. Let us be thankful that we are privileged to serve the Lord. We are never to praise or worship angels, but rather praise and worship the Lord. While we sleep and while we are awake, angels are battling the forces of evil in the heavenly places, protecting us, and watching over us.
Have a blessed day in confidence knowing the angels are working on our behalf. Stay safe and healthy.
In his grace,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 