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It’s not wise to think about the reality of guardian angels without
considering who angels are biblically. Images and descriptions of
angels in the media, art and literature often give us a distorted
view of these magnificent creatures.
Many people are angel-crazy. Some even pray to angels for help
or for blessing—almost like wishing on a star. Collectors in Angel
Clubs amass “everything angel.” Some connected with New Age
teachings conduct angel seminars to help people communicate
with angels for “divine guidance” or to experience “angel therapy.”
Unfortunately, angels can serve as an otherworldly focus to
appear “spiritual” but not deal directly with the Lord.
They can exercise their own will, and in times past, some angels
did choose to pridefully rebel against God and pursue their own
agenda—later becoming mankind’s greatest enemy, however;
Although angels can be present with us and hear us, they are
not God. They have some limitations. They must never be
worshipped or prayed to because they are subject to Christ.
Randy Alcorn wrote in Heaven, “There is no biblical basis for
trying to make contact with angels now.” Although angels are
apparently intelligent and wise, Alcorn says, “We’re to ask God,
not angels, for wisdom (James 1:5).”
Still, given that angels have been with believers throughout their
lives, they have observed and know us. They have witnessed
many of the blessed and crisis events in our lives. Won’t it be
wonderful to someday hear their stories about what was going
on behind the scenes?
When I first studied how angels interact with believers, all I could
say was, “Wow! Thank you, Father, for these powerful gifts to
help Your people!” Angels definitely are influential in believers’
lives—in my life!
10. Angels will separate the wheat from the weeds at the
final judgment (the saved from the lost).
Matthew 13:38-42 “The field is the world, and the good seed
stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of
the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The
harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.”
Once when Brianna, our oldest daughter, was just learning crawl,
Julie heard me yell from the back bathroom. “Julie, come quickly!”
At the same time I heard Julie call from the back bathroom,
“Roger, come quickly.” We both ran quickly to discover Brianna
about to tumble headlong onto the tile of our three-foot-deep
sunken tub. We grabbed her just in time. Julie said, “I’m sure
glad you called me to get back here quickly.” “I didn’t call you,”
I said. “You called me.” “I didn’t call you,” she said. We had an
angelic visitation from Brie’s guardian angel!
God has ordained prayer as the vital force we can all use to
guard us and our loved ones from the evil around us. If that’s
your desire, here are several prayers that might help you voice
your thoughts to God:
May Your right hand strengthen him daily as You guard him
with your presence. Help him wear his spiritual armor well, as
he tries to lead his family with integrity and honor. Seal up the
exits that cry for escape when responsibilities grow heavy on his
shoulders. Thank You that You promise to carry his burdens and
lighten his load in the daily battles of life. Preserve his testimony
and keep his faith rooted deeply in You, Lord. You are His Sure
Defense, and You are the only One who can truly keep him safe.
Thank You, Jesus.
Give them a steadfast faith and trust in You that puts their fears
at rest, knowing they will live in safety with Your solid protection.
Guard them from temptation and those who would try to make
them compromise their convictions. When trouble comes,
let them cry out to You, their Deliverer and Refuge. May their
security rest not in this world, but in their relationship with You
and in their eternal future. Impress on them daily that this world
is not their final home, and that nothing and no one can ever
separate them from Your love. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
God doesn’t want fear to rule our lives. As our Great Protector,
He is more concerned with our safety than we are. When we
trust Him and His promises of protection and security, we can
live boldly and confidently, knowing He is in control and will bring
good out of every experience. Nothing escapes His attention,
and nothing can remove us from the Father’s hand. When we
pray and call on Him, He hears us, ready to meet every need.
What a joy and blessing to have that kind of personal relationship
with the One who knows us by name. What a sweet place of
protection to rest in the arms of our loving heavenly Father.
Lord Jesus,
The world is changing so fast. Every day the media relays tales
of those who disregard law, devise evil, and destroy both people
and property. And because of what’s happening, fear sometimes
rises up in my heart—for me, for those I love, and for people
everywhere. Yet I know you are in control.
I will run to you, Lord, whenever I feel afraid. I know your hand
will protect me and lead me into your shadow, Almighty God,