The Ministry of Angels

Happy Sunday!  Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 

Elder Elaine Penn preached and encouraged us today.  Her topic was "The Ministry of Angels".  

Throughout the Bible there are numerous accounts of angels.  The writer of Hebrews said, "Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" Hebrews 13:2 (Living Bible)  So what is the ministry or assignment of angels?  I'm glad you asked!

Angels are assigned to protect us. Psalm 91:11-12 says, "For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rocks on the trail." (Living Bible) Do you remember the story of Daniel?  Targeted by haters, thrown in the lion's den. The next morning when the king ran out to see what had become of Daniel, Daniel replied, "My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths so that they couldn't hurt me. He did this because he considered me innocent. Your Majesty, I haven’t committed any crime.” Daniel 6:22 (God's Word Translation)

Don't take this story for granted.  Those same lions devoured Daniel's accusers.

The King of Syria was out to get the prophet Elisha. Elisha's servant went out and discovered they were surrounded by the Syrian Army. Elisha told his servant, "Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." 2 Kings 6:16 (King James Version)  He prayed that the servant's eyes be opened. The servant looked again and saw, "The whole mountainside full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha!" 2 Kings 6:17 (Message)

Angels respond to the Word of God.  Pastor Casey Treat said, "Get your angels out of the unemployment line!"  Angels respond to prayers that line up with the Word!  When you speak the Word you give the angels something to work with. Proverbs 18:21 says, "Words have power in matters of life and death, and those who love them will savor their fruit." (Voice)  Angels are sent to minister to you.  Did you hear that?  These are not little fat babies with wings! The normal response to seeing an angel was fear and dread. Every time an angel appeared to a person in the Bible the angel had to say, "Fear not!"  The prophets saw angels and fainted or fell as dead men.  Angels are fully equipped, capable, and strong enough to do what must be done! Hebrews 1:14 says, "Did God ever say to any of the heavenly messengers, Sit here, at My right hand, in the seat of honor; and I’ll put all Your enemies under Your feet? No, of course not. The heavenly messengers are only spirits and servants, sent out to minister to those who will certainly inherit salvation." 

How can I put my angels to work?  Great question! Get the Word in your mouth and speak it out loud.  If you are experiencing financial difficulty, don't moan and complain about how broke you are! Speak out loud..."The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack." Psalm 23:1 (Amplified Version)  Are you having problems at work or in your business? Speak the Word...Psalm 1 says, those who follow the Lord and obey..."Everything they do is successful." Psalm 1:3 (Easy to Read Version)  Are you sick? Speak the Word to your body...“Through His wounds, you were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 (Voice)  

Love and prayers, Cynthia