Good morning,
As we begin to
draw more upon heaven's economy and rule, we will begin to see more
ministering of angels. This is because we become more spiritual
sensitive to the realm of the supernatural. We will need to have more
insight and revelation on what the Word of God has to say on the subject
of angels. I have had two angelic encounters since I have been born
again, and throughout my life angels have aided and assisted my family
in unusual ways, as I am sure many of us have had these unique God
encounters. First I would like to give the warnings that God's Word has
for us in regard to our responses to encountering angels. Colossians 2:18; " Let no one defraud you by
acting as an umpire and
declaring you unworthy and
disqualifying you for the prize,
insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, taking his stand on
visions [he claims] he has seen, vainly puffed up by his sensuous
notions and inflated by his unspiritual thoughts and fleshly conceit." We are told never to worship angels, nor to build a ministry based upon angels, or to look with admiration to those who
have had visions. We are to keep our eyes on the Word of God. "Then [the angel] said to me, Write this down: Blessed (happy, to
be envied) are those who are summoned (invited, called) to the marriage
supper of the Lamb. And he said to me [further], These are the true
words (the genuine and exact declarations) of God. Then I fell prostrate
at his feet to worship (to pay divine honors) to him, but he
[restrained me] and said, Refrain! [You must not do that!] I am [only]
another servant with you and your brethren who have [accepted and hold]
the testimony borne by Jesus. Worship God! For the substance (essence)
of the truth revealed by Jesus is the
spirit of all prophecy [the vital breath, the inspiration of all
inspired preaching and interpretation of the divine will and purpose,
including both mine and yours]." (Rev. 19:9-10) The second thing is to heed no new doctrine; Galatians
1:8; "But though us or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel
unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be
accursed." Any one that comes to you saying anything other than what is in the Word, we are told to let them be accursed [a person or thing doomed for destruction; a curse]. It is important to remember
because we should know what Satan is capable of seeming like an angel; "And no marvel for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." (2 Corin. 11:14)
draw more upon heaven's economy and rule, we will begin to see more
ministering of angels. This is because we become more spiritual
sensitive to the realm of the supernatural. We will need to have more
insight and revelation on what the Word of God has to say on the subject
of angels. I have had two angelic encounters since I have been born
again, and throughout my life angels have aided and assisted my family
in unusual ways, as I am sure many of us have had these unique God
encounters. First I would like to give the warnings that God's Word has
for us in regard to our responses to encountering angels. Colossians 2:18; " Let no one defraud you by
acting as an umpire and
declaring you unworthy and
disqualifying you for the prize,
insisting on self-abasement and worship of angels, taking his stand on
visions [he claims] he has seen, vainly puffed up by his sensuous
notions and inflated by his unspiritual thoughts and fleshly conceit." We are told never to worship angels, nor to build a ministry based upon angels, or to look with admiration to those who
have had visions. We are to keep our eyes on the Word of God. "Then [the angel] said to me, Write this down: Blessed (happy, to
be envied) are those who are summoned (invited, called) to the marriage
supper of the Lamb. And he said to me [further], These are the true
words (the genuine and exact declarations) of God. Then I fell prostrate
at his feet to worship (to pay divine honors) to him, but he
[restrained me] and said, Refrain! [You must not do that!] I am [only]
another servant with you and your brethren who have [accepted and hold]
the testimony borne by Jesus. Worship God! For the substance (essence)
of the truth revealed by Jesus is the
spirit of all prophecy [the vital breath, the inspiration of all
inspired preaching and interpretation of the divine will and purpose,
including both mine and yours]." (Rev. 19:9-10) The second thing is to heed no new doctrine; Galatians
1:8; "But though us or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel
unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be
accursed." Any one that comes to you saying anything other than what is in the Word, we are told to let them be accursed [a person or thing doomed for destruction; a curse]. It is important to remember
because we should know what Satan is capable of seeming like an angel; "And no marvel for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." (2 Corin. 11:14)
Having said all that, let's see what the Lord
has to say about our angels! Hebrews 1:7; "Referring to the angels He says, [God] Who makes His angels winds and His ministering servants flames of fire; Hebrews 1:14; "Are not the angels all ministering spirits (servants) sent out in the service of God for the assistance of those who are to inherit salvation?" Ministering here means one that acts under the order
or authority of another for the execution of purpose [which means to
accomplish and carry out fully the plan and the designed end]; an
attendant or servant that waits upon and serves for someone else's benefit. The word assistance
means giving aid, help, or support; one who acts or function as a
subordinate in order to help one fulfill purpose. Just
from these two verses we understand then that angels are on an
assignment from God as His servants to assist us by giving us aid, help,
or support in order to cause us to fulfill our destiny and purpose
given by God. They are serving for God and our benefit. We have more
help than we can imagine. Next time we will look through the Word of
God and see how often the angels assisted men in the Old and New Testament fulfill
their purposes, and we will also see that often angels were identified
as men. Maybe we have done exactly what is written in the Bible and
missed our appointment
with angels. "Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers (in the brotherhood – being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the
comforts of your home and doing your part generously) for through it
some have entertained angels without knowing it." (Heb. 13:2)
has to say about our angels! Hebrews 1:7; "Referring to the angels He says, [God] Who makes His angels winds and His ministering servants flames of fire; Hebrews 1:14; "Are not the angels all ministering spirits (servants) sent out in the service of God for the assistance of those who are to inherit salvation?" Ministering here means one that acts under the order
or authority of another for the execution of purpose [which means to
accomplish and carry out fully the plan and the designed end]; an
attendant or servant that waits upon and serves for someone else's benefit. The word assistance
means giving aid, help, or support; one who acts or function as a
subordinate in order to help one fulfill purpose. Just
from these two verses we understand then that angels are on an
assignment from God as His servants to assist us by giving us aid, help,
or support in order to cause us to fulfill our destiny and purpose
given by God. They are serving for God and our benefit. We have more
help than we can imagine. Next time we will look through the Word of
God and see how often the angels assisted men in the Old and New Testament fulfill
their purposes, and we will also see that often angels were identified
as men. Maybe we have done exactly what is written in the Bible and
missed our appointment
with angels. "Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers (in the brotherhood – being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the
comforts of your home and doing your part generously) for through it
some have entertained angels without knowing it." (Heb. 13:2)
Love,
Pastor D.
Daughters of Z 