Hebrews 1:14 New Living Translation
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
Who are angels? Are they real or the figment of someone’s imagination? The scriptures speak quite a bit about angels. Angels are a distinct order among the higher echelons of universal beings. “The word angel comes from the Gr. word anggelos, meaning, “messenger.” The corresponding Heb. word malakh likewise means “messenger.” Though these terms are sometimes used to designate human messengers, as a prophet (Hag 1:13) or a priest (Mal 2:7), differentiation is usually made from context. Other terms for angels were “sons of God” (Gen 6:2-4; Job 1:6; 2:1); “heavenly beings” (Psalms 29:1; 89:6); “holy ones” (Psalm 89:5, 7; Dan 4:13); “heavenly hosts” (Luke 2:13); and “hosts,” as in the familiar phrase “Lord of hosts,” originally meaning “Lord of armies” (1 Sam 1:11). The “seraphim” in Isaiah 6 obviously belong to the order of angels. Enoch spoke of “holy myriads” (Jude 14).” [1]
God’s messengers who do his bidding for the benefit of the redeemed. These are no cute little cherubs with wings fluttering about. I believe angels to be mighty warriors with armor, shields and swords, just as it is depicted in Ephesians 6:16-20 when Paul speaks of the Armor of God in spiritual terms.
I know I’ve had various situations in my life where an individual appeared pretty much out of nowhere to give me aid, then was gone just as mysteriously as he had appeared. Could I have been with an angel of God? I’ll never know, I have my ideas about that event. God takes care of his children and his legion of angels is one way he does just that. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
[1] http://biblegateway.com/Encyclopedia of The Bible
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
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