Angels Among Us!

Every year, at this time, my husband and I have an open house at the parsonage. We enjoy having friends and family, from all over, coming and visiting.  This Christmas month Rodney has been preaching about Words From a 2nd Class Angel. In his sermons he has been using clips from the movie "It's a Wonderful Life". So my over all theme this open house is "Angels". We are having angel food cake, wings, cookies that look like clouds, hot wing dip, frothy punch, etc. I usually have so much fun getting ready for each open house.

But this year I have a rather gimpy knee and am having to use a crutch most of the time to get around. This makes cleaning house tough and I was beginning to think that everyone would be seeing the dust and clutter that true family living brings, instead of the sparkling parsonage I most want to present . But I have angels of my own who have come to rescue me.

Two sweet friends have gone out of their way to help with the cleaning. They have vacuumed, mopped, dusted and even helped clean our bathrooms. Others are helping with some of the food preparation. I am truly blessed and can't even express how grateful I am to have such sweet ladies as my angel friends.

All through the old testament scriptures and the new testament scriptures we read of angels being sent by God to minister, serve, and tell of the great things that God has done or will be doing. 

One of the most important jobs we see angels do is to take care of Jesus...

Matthew 4:11

The Message (MSG)

11 The Test was over. The Devil left. And in his place, angels! Angels came and took care of Jesus’ needs.

Another thing that we see angels doing is reporting to God about us humans and reporting to us the messages sent from God....

Matthew 18:10

The Message (MSG)

10 “Watch that you don’t treat a single one of these childlike believers arrogantly. You realize, don’t you, that their personal angels are constantly in touch with my Father in heaven?

Matthew 1:20-21

Common English Bible (CEB)

20-23 While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God’s angel spoke in the dream: “Joseph, son of David, don’t hesitate to get married. Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus—‘God saves’—because he will save his people from their sins.

Luke 2:8-14

Common English Bible (CEB)

8 Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. 9 The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified.

10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. 11 Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. 12 This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, 14 “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.”

Wow, what a wonderful message that was. Can't you just imagine how excited those angels were to get to be the ones to get this job!

Angels most and above all love and praise our Lord.....

Revelation 5:11-12
Common English Bible (CEB)

11 Then I looked, and I heard the sound of many angels surrounding the throne, the living creatures, and the elders. They numbered in the millions—thousands upon thousands. 12 They said in a loud voice,

“Worthy is the slaughtered Lamb
to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and might,
and honor, glory, and blessing.”

Revelation 7:11
Common English Bible (CEB)

11 All the angels stood in a circle around the throne, and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell facedown before the throne and worshipped God....


I don't know about you but I find myself in awe that God would think us silly humans important enough to send us these messengers of help and peace. They have so many other important things to be dong!!. 

So in this wonderful season of the year be sure to keep an eye out for the angels God sends your way. 

Hebrews 1:14

Amplified Bible (AMP)

14 Are not the angels all ministering spirits (servants) sent out in the service [of God for the assistance] of those who are to inherit salvation?


Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!

Blessings!