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 …

Don’t tolerate people who try to run your life, ordering you to bow and scrape, insisting that you join their obsession with angels and that you seek out visions….They’re completely out of touch with the source of life, Christ. Colossians 2:18–19 (MSG) Yesterday we began a new series of devotionals on the topic of angels. We began by highlighting the fact that angels are never to detract us from our relationship with Jesus. Paul echoes this sentiment in today’s verse, warning us not to join others’ obsession with angels or visions. We are to keep our focus on the source: Jesus! Are we supposed to be in awe of angels? No, angels are in awe of God, and so should we be! When Ezekiel’s eyes …

I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel…. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you…. Worship God!” Revelation 22:8–9 Do you ever think about angels and wonder what they’re all about? When you compare cartoon renditions or cute little Christmas angel statues to the biblical stories about these heavenly beings, the pictures just don’t line up. So let’s tackle a few common misconceptions about angels. On the top of the list is something we really need to be careful about. In our quest to understand angels, we need to make sure we don’t misunderstand a very key point. Here it is in a nutshell: Our focus needs to be on Jesus, not angels. “Why …

And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you…. Deuteronomy 28: 2 (NKJV) Children have no trouble daydreaming, but as adults, we often discard this habit because we think it’s a waste of time. Actually, it’s a biblical key to walking in the miraculous! The Bible calls it meditation. If you meditate on (or daydream about) God’s promises, you will experience amazing results. I want to encourage you today. Never stop dreaming! You may have stopped expecting things to change because you tried previously and nothing happened. Don’t let it discourage you. Think about Deuteronomy 28, which says that God’s blessings will overtake you. Because you’re a believer, God’s blessings are chasing you down! If you’re in debt, picture yourself smiling as the …

When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. Psalm 63:6–7 (NKJV) Biblical meditation is so important for our Christian lives, and King David gives us several great examples of how to do it in the Book of Psalms. Just look at the detailed picture he painted in his meditation time in Psalm 63. Every night David pictured God sheltering him, lifting him up and helping him win. He viewed himself like a young hawk or eagle being carefully sheltered under protective wings. David said he would follow God like a young bird follows closely behind its mother. He pictured the powerful right …