As I contemplated these mighty angels who serve the Lord God, I searched for their meaning in my life today. These super angels are creations of God just as I am. The question I have is, how do angels affect me here on earth and examples came to me right away.
Four years ago a friend, Mike, who worked in a nearby building and I were crossing a busy intersection. The sun was low in the sky and right in the eyes of oncoming traffic. It was early fall as it is today. The light turned green for us to walk across the intersection and my friend who was younger and faster than I was dashed into the inside lane. Well a huge truck who honestly was blinded by the sun sped through the red light. Luckily, for my friend the truck was in the outside lane closest to the center line. The truck missed my friend by inches. Were angels protecting him on that day? I think so. As a result we became closer friends. That day is still vivid in my mind as it is his.
GUARDIAN ANGELS:
Psalm 91:11 “For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go”. I think my friend, Mike, believes in them and so do I. We as Christians should concentrate on our relationship with Jesus. Nonetheless, Jesus has given us helps in our day-to-day life. As a child we were encouraged to say a prayer to our Guardian Angel. As an adult we concentrate on our adult relationship with Jesus but forget the Guardian Angel He has given us.
GENEROSITY TO STRANGERS:
Hebrews 13:2 “Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.” Sometimes, perfect strangers come into all of our lives. My neighbor Bob would go to the Salvation Army every day and work in their food kitchen to prepare food for people he never knew. After retiring my Uncle Guy would go the airport, as a translator assisting those needing help who had trouble understanding English.
JESUS IS LORD:
John 1:51 “And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” Someday, we too, will see this amazing sight ! We know in the New and Old Testament that there is a battle going on between good and evil. We also know that good and bad angels have played a part in Biblical outcomes. Our Saints who are angels for today are some of the good guys. The Devil and his minions , not so much.
CONCLUSION:
Don’t forget your Guardian Angel! You can petition this Saint or that Saint but God has also assigned powerful alleys to each of us. Use your guardian angel or any good angel. Grow your team ! Change the world with prayer and the help from His messengers.
PRAYER:
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me her. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard to rule and guide. Amen !
God Bless
Bob Burford
Readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 or Revelation 12:7-12 AB; Psalm 138: 1-2 AB, 2 CDE-3, 4-5; John 1:47-51
