The very name “angel” means “messenger,” and we can be assured that when they’re here, they have come for a very specific purpose. Throughout history, angels have been sent by God to bring a message of hope to protect, comfort, serve, carry out God’s judgment, and give Him praise.
I have heard a few people talk about their encounters with angels. I believe angels are still with us today. I’m certain there is are known awareness of angels, but sometimes they are around and we don’t even know they are there.
In Hebrews 13:2 we are told, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without even knowing it.”
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. And we can be confident that He still works in the same powerful ways.
Many years ago I was in a bad car accident. I hydroplaned and when the car spun around I hit into a mountain at about 50 miles an hour, front first. I was taken to the hospital with a little whiplash, but no broken bones, nothing . I few hours later I walked out of the hospital. I believe an angel was with me today. I should have been killed.
Angels are from a vast spiritual realm that surrounds us, even when we can’t always see them (Colossians 1:16).
There are many examples in the Bible of when God sends an angel to give a specific message to people. Sometimes it was a word of encouragement or offer hope for what was to come. Other times it was a clear warning to God’s people and provided protection and guidance.
There are many times God sends an angel in the Bible a few of those are in Genesis. When God sent three of His messengers to Abraham and Sarah to tell them that even in old age, she would bear a son (Genesis 18). God sent an angel to Hagar in the desert when she ran away in Genesis 16. God sent the angel Gabriel, to Mary to tell her that she would give birth to Jesus, in Luke 1. There are many other examples throughout the Bible.
If you are a believe you shouldn’t be afraid of angels. Even though it can be normal response if we see one. The Bible tells us over and over that we do not need to fear them (Luke 2:10).
Many times throughout history, and still today, God sends angels to protect, guard, and fight for us. We can never have authority over angels, we can not give them instructions or command that they do anything. They work for God alone.
In Psalms 91 God tells us in powerful words that “He would give angels charge concerning us to guard us in all ways.”
Many times, God sends angels to minister to those in extreme times of pain, loss, or grief. I’ve heard a few accounts of people on their deathbeds when I was working in hospice saying they had seen angels, or light before being ushered into the presence of God. Maybe you have a few angel stories of your own.
I know without a doubt angels are among us. God often works in ways we can’t fully see, and sometimes behind the scenes or unexpectedly. He always works on our behalf, whether we recognize it or not, there is a spiritual realm constantly around us.
May God give us eyes to see clearly that angels are among us and that God is working miracles even today.
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