09.12.07 thequest UPdate

thequest family,

Do you have a guardian angel?

This was the question we wrestled with a bit on Sunday. A few of our folks and myself are doing a theological study group called TruthQuest all day once a month. This time the study was around Angels, Demons & Satan.

As we examined the Scripture together, we recognized that it doesn't point to a specific teaching about each person having a "guardian angel." Even though it's a nice thought, the Scripture doesn't support this particular idea.

One thing we did realize: the reality of angels being involved in our world. We realized that demons (bad angels) are at work all over the place, but maybe we don't give as much credence to the good guys! They have been active since the beginning and are active even now!

My purpose here isn't to to a whole treatise on angels. That's for another place and time. It is to say spiritual beings--messengers and workers for God--are working on our behalf.

Check out this "definition" of angels:

Therefore, angels are only servants -- spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. Hebrews 1:14 NLT

Angels have a job--they are doing it whether we acknowledge them or not! God's agents are working for God and caring for us. Amazing.

We must count in the spiritual realm. Reality requires it. The Scriptures require it. Even though if it seems like it ain't true. Even if it has been a long time since you've thought about it. It is true. The spiritual world is all around us and God has angels serving and ministering to us for our benefit and His purpose.

Think about it, and thank Him for his supernatural care for you. Oh, also be nice to everyone, because you never know if you might be entertaining an angel and unaware of it (Heb 13:2).

Press on,
Mike


PS. Here's a little verse list for you to find out more about angels: Top Ten Passages on Angels


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