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The Ministry of Angels

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

            The subject of angels is a fascinating study in the Word of God.  When God initiates a new day or new order there will be angelic activity. One sign of revival and restoration are testimonies of angelic activity.  God uses angels to carry out His plans on the earth. Martin Luther writes, “An angel is a spiritual creature created by God without a body, for the service of Christendom and of the church.”[i] 

            Angels are divine messengers. There is an angelic announcement in the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke.  A priest named Zacharias met an angel as he was ministering in the temple.  We learn in Luke 1:19 that this angel is Gabriel who stands in the presence of God.  He came to announce the birth of John the Baptist, who would prepare the way of the Lord.

            It was Gabriel who announced the birth of the Messiah. Listen to the conversation in Luke 1:30-33, “Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.  And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.  And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.’” In Luke 2:8-20 angels came and announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks at night. 

Angels are ministers who minister to the heirs of salvation. Terry Law writes in his book, Everyone’s Guide to Angels, “Angelic visits always had a purpose, and they brought people closer to God and His plan for them.”[ii] Angels are involved in protecting God’s people. The Psalmist wrote, “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them (Psalms 34:7).” An angel shut the mouth of lions when Daniel was cast into the lion’s den.  God uses angels as servants to carry out His plans in the earth. 



[i] Law, Terry, Everyone’s Guide to Angels, Charisma House, Lake Mary, Florida, 2015.
[ii] Law, Terry, Everyone’s Guide to Angels, Charisma House, Lake Mary, Florida, 2015.

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