Read Hebrews 1:1-14
"Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
A few years ago, I started writing a fantasy novel based on this premise: "What would happen if a guardian angel failed?"
I don't understand much about angels, and I especially don't know what to make of the time honored tradition of "guardian angels." I'm not sure the whole idea is biblical, but it certainly isn't "non-" or "un-" biblical to believe there are guardian angels. I just am not clear about what role angels play as guardians of God's people.
By the way -- I never completed the novel, and any of you who wish to use that premise for your own are entirely welcome to do that. I obviously have no copyright on the concept!
As for guardian angels, I remain uncertain about how that all works -- but, of course, Clarence the angel-in-training from "It's a Wonderful Life," is one of my all-time favorite movie characters anyway!
The only thing I really understand about these mysterious and powerful creatures is this: According to this Scripture in Hebrews and elsewhere, they're here to "minister" to or "serve"
believers.
So the next time you're in special need, call upon the Lord and ask for his help. He might even choose to send an angel your way.
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Posted on February 15th, 2008 by Gary
Filed under: What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
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