Messengers

Artist view of an angel who guarded the Tree of Life when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden.

The word “angel” literally means messenger. Angels are created spirit beings. God created them as spirits before the foundation of the world was ever laid, and before there was time.


I have heard my entire life when someone has died that God needed another angel in Heaven. We all think so highly of what this means, and even though God wants us to be angels, this isn’t the case, as you will find in this scripture.

Angels are not glorified human beings. Matthew 22:30 explains that they do not marry or reproduce like humans, and Hebrews 12:22-23 says that when we get to the heavenly Jerusalem, we will be met by “myriads of angels” and “the spirits of righteous men made perfect”—two separate groups. Angels are a company or association, not a race descended from a common ancestor (Luke 20:34-36). We are called “sons of men,” but angels are never called “sons of angels.”

You may ask why angels were created. They were created for the same reason we were created…to bring glory to God!

Col. 1:16-18 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: [17] And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. [18] And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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They are stronger than man, but not omnipotent (Psalm 103:20; 2 Peter 2:11).

They are greater than man in knowledge, but not omniscient (2 Samuel 14:20; Matthew 24:36).

They are more noble than man, but not omnipresent (Daniel 9:21-23, 10:10-14).

It is so important to also realize that all angels are not good. The Bible classifies some angels as “elect” (1 Timothy 5:21) or “holy” (Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38). All angels were originally holy, enjoying the presence of God (Matthew 18:10) and the environment of heaven (Mark 13:32).

Other angels oppose God under the leadership of Satan (Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Ephesians 6:12). We often call these “demons.”

What I learned while reading on Angels is that their main purpose is to worship and praise our Father, they are used to reveal, guide, provide, protect, deliver, strengthen, encourage, answer prayers, and for caring for us believers at the moment of death. These things you can read about in several places in the Bible, such as the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 22 in the story of Lazarus and the rich man; there we find that angels carried the spirit of Lazarus to Abraham’s bosom when he died. We all need angels in our lives; each day I ask God to have His angels watch over and protect me, my family and friends. Even the vehicle I am driving needs protection. Satan is everywhere, I know I’m not taking any chances, for with God all I have to do is ask and He is here for me. (I love you Jesus, thank you for your divine protection and guidance today)

Spend your life learning as much as you can about our Lord and Savior and how Angels play an important part in our life. If you need an angel in your life, pray for this, and when one appears, make sure you acknowledge the love the Lord is offering.

Be like the angels and worship and Praise our Heavenly Father, ask that he provide you with strength, encouragement and guide and deliver you from all harm.

When counting your blessings this Thanksgiving, do not forget to thank God for the angels. They are always with us, always acting on our behalf, even though, most of the time, they are not noticed because they work behind the scenes and are not visible to our human eyes. This is by design, for angels do not bring attention to themselves; instead, they bring glory to God.

May Gods Angels watch over and protect you today, tomorrow and always my friends; this is my blessing for you. Nancy, Angels are around you my sister, God hears you!