Good morning on this Saturday, September 25th. The Psalmist said in Psalm 91:11, "He will give his angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways." It is a comforting thought to know that God has assigned his angels to watch over us as we live our daily lives. Consider these examples which illustrate angels doing just that in people's lives. In 1 Kings 19:5, an angel awakened Elijah and fed him to prepare him for an arduous journey which lay ahead. In Daniel 6:22, Daniel tells the king that God had sent an angel to close the mouths of the lions and deliver him from the lions' den. In Matthew 18:10, Jesus warned not to demean one of the little ones because their angels have constant access to the Heavenly Father. In Luke 16:22, as the beggar, Lazarus, died, we read that the angels came and carried him into Abraham's bosom which is an ancient proverbial expression for Heaven. In Acts 12:7, an angel directs Peter as he delivers him from prison. In Matthew 2:13, an angel directs Joseph the husband of Mary, to take the young Jesus and flee to Egypt to avoid the deadly persecution which is coming. In Acts 27:23-24, Paul counseled the sailors to not be afraid because none of them would perish in the coming shipwreck. He stated that an angel of God had given him this message.. In Daniel 9:20-22, Daniel reports that God had sent the Archangel, Gabriel, in answer to his confession and prayer, to help him understand the mystery of things to come.
Clearly we can see from these many incidents that angels frequently guide, direct, and protect us; hence, the use of the term, Guardian Angels. Think of the many times that God has delivered, led, safeguarded, and helped you or your understanding and consider that an invisible angel was right there with you enabling God to minister to you. Now that is both comforting and encouraging isn't it!
Tomorrow's sermon is entitled, Vows For A Holy Life And Successful Responsibilities. The message is an exposition of Psalm 101. Also, please plan on joining us for the Soup and Sandwich Luncheon to raise money for Smilehouse Orphanage after the 10:45 a.m. service.
Mel Brown