Angels

Psalm 91:11
“For he shall give His angels charge over you…”

If one reviews both the Hebrew and Greek meanings of the word “angel” it refers to a messenger. God sent these special messengers throughout the Old and New Testaments to execute His will and purposes. Throughout God’s Word, angels are referenced. Angels are mentioned nearly 300 times in the Bible.

Today’s fascination with anything angelic often strays far from the Biblical definition and purpose of God’s created beings. All too often, individuals place all of their faith and trust in guardian angels or statues of angels. God’s plan and purpose for angels far exceeded this modern-day fascination with these winged wonders. Biblical angels are feared and of adult form, not the chubby, cupid-like form often treasured in our society. Ultimately, all care, concern and protection provided to us comes from the hand of the Father. To Him be all glory and credit for His protection and concern over each of us.

Upon review of the Bible, one can see that there are numerous angels and there are groupings of angels based on different ranks, power, and assignments. Classifications of angels include cherubim and seraphim.

Angels are spirits, but often human-like resemblances are attributed to them. Angels possess supernatural power and are often referenced as holy beings. Their tasks are numerous. Often, as I have mentioned, they are serving as God’s messengers to accomplish His work and will on earth and in Heaven.

Some people rely heavily on their “guardian angels”. While God does “employ” some angels to deliver and protect His children, no specific mention of a particular angel being assigned as a guardian angel to a specific human being is mentioned in the Bible.

Lord, I thank You that You alone have given Your angels charge to watch over my family and me. Let us be acutely aware of Your Presence and protection that is extended over our lives. Let us not perceive angels as insignificant, adorable beings but let us remember that they are mighty and powerful and are purposed to carry out Your directives and will on earth and in the spiritual realm. Amen.

Scriptures Concerning Angels:

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory. (I Timothy 3:16)

Having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. (Hebrews 1:4)

But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: “ Let all the angels of God worship Him. (Hebrews 1:6)

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. (Hebrews 13:2)

And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. (Mark 1:13)

For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. (Mark 8:38)

For it is written: ‘ He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you,' (Luke 4:10)

Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:10)

Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind... (Colossians 2:18)

And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other..... (Matthew 24:31)

Bless the LORD, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word. (Psalm 103:20)

For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways... (Psalm 91:11)