God's Ministering Angels

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

I’ve not thought much about angels in my life, but in recent years I have learned much about them. Hebrews 1:14 says they are ministering spirits sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation. Matthew 18:10 says that the angels assigned to children behold the face of God. I have a friend who witnessed a terrible accident. She jumped out of her car to help and saw a white-haired woman grab a baby, hold it, and comfort the mother. The white-haired woman placed the baby into the mother’s arms and disappeared. Everyone survived the accident. This is just one of the many personal testimonies I have heard from others.

It Is Written

PSALM 103:120 We bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word.

Personal Experience

Whether we believe it or not, Scripture makes it clear that angels intervene in the lives of God’s people. Recently, I found myself in an unfortunate situation, completely worn out from helping with a tedious task. I really did not have the energy or stamina to finish. I remember praying under my breath, knowing that God does abundantly, above and beyond all that we think or ask for. I asked for help from the angels who minister to the heirs of salvation. I had never thought to do this before. The task that had been tedious and taken all day suddenly became simple, and I finished it in minutes. It shocked me. I knew there was divine intervention. Angels are at work, listening to and heeding the word of God. In Scripture, they shut lions’ mouths, strengthened people, warned others, spoke messages from God, and carried out His word. Scripture also says that some have entertained angels unaware.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for all You do in our lives, even when we do not recognize it. Thank You for angels' intervention in Your world today. Thank You that our personal experience does not nullify Your Word. Thank You for those who believe it with childlike faith and do not entertain doubt or unbelief. Thank You that You are a good Father who keeps Your word. Thank You for angels who minister to Your people.

Takeaway

Angels minister to the heirs of salvation and hearken to the voice of God’s Word.