Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
Hebrews 1:14 (NKJV)
Have you ever wondered what angels do on this planet?
We’ve been on a series of devotionals discussing a few common misconceptions about angels. Today let’s discuss what the Bible says about their purpose.
The first verse I’d like to mention is Isaiah 47:4. In it, God is referred to as the “Lord of hosts,” which is also translated to “God-of-the-Angel-Armies” in the Message Bible. In other words, angels are God’s forces, and we are told they are innumerable (Hebrews 12:22).
Angels are here to serve God.
And according to our verse today, angels have been commissioned by God for a very specific task. God commanded his angels to serve believers.
Angels minister to us.
In 2 Kings 6, we find the story of how angelic armies came to the rescue of the prophet Elisha. When the king of Aram found out that Elisha was the reason he couldn’t defeat the Israelites, he sent his army to surround Elisha’s tiny village. Elisha’s servant thought all hope was lost, so Elisha asked God to open the servant’s eyes. Immediately he saw that the hills surrounding them were filled with an angelic army on chariots of fire!
Then Elisha asked God to blind the enemy army, and he led them into captivity. It’s quite the story! If our eyes could be opened to what was really going on around us, we would be in awe!
Angels are here to serve God and he has given them the job of ministering to you, as a believer. No matter what you’re facing today, remember that God is your provider and your protector!
Read more devotionals on Angels!
December 1: The Truth about Angels
December 2: Angels: In Awe of God
December 3: Angels: What do they do?
December 4: Angels Fight on our Behalf
December 5: Angels all Around You
December 6: Angels Aren’t Always Obvious
December 7: New Look at Angels
December 8: What do Angels Respond to?
December 9: Angels Obey God’s Word