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ANGELS "Creatures of might who do God's bidding" A tablet from the on-going INTERNET BOOK, "The Doctor's Terrific Tablets" ( http://www.terrific-tabs.com ) by John N. Todd III, M. D. (link, about the author of this website)
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Hebrews 1: 14 (NRSV) Are not all angels spirits in the divine service.... sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? Matthew 24: 31 (NRSV) And He will send out His ANGELS with a loud trumpet call -- and they will gather His elect (link) from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. LUKE 2: 13 (NRSV) And suddenly there was with the ANGEL a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors!" 1 Timothy 3: 16 (NRSV) Without any doubt, the mystery of our religion is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by ANGELS, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed-in throughout the world, taken-up in glory. Hebrews 13: 1 Let mutual love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that, some have entertained ANGELS, without knowing it. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; and those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. So, what about you? What is your "attitude" about ANGELS.... your understanding; your "belief"? Has "modern technology" caused you to eradicate all of that "superstitious stuff", about angels? Have television and weird movies distorted your "views" of angels? Not me.... I believe, even more now than before.... in the reality and presence and effects of "angels".... in my life, and in our World. "Creatures of might, who do God's bidding"; as the above quotation from Psalm 103 states. I think of "angels" as emissaries from God -- many times functioning "unseen".... and unrecognized, in the lives of God's people. Yes, I am quite certain, to my own satisfaction, that angels "abide", and perform their duties, within human-beings. Angels -- God's "workers".... serving as the "hands" of God. Note again, the above-quoted reference in Hebrews 13: "Show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that, some have entertained ANGELS.... without knowing it." Similarly, it is my strong opinion, that "angels" indwell other worldly creatures, such as those dear animal friends, that live with us, and love us, and protect us.... those dear "pets" which reveal to us the way we should "be" toward our God. (See link, a beautiful poem: "Bishop Doane's Dog".) Yep.... sometimes angels are "visible", in human-form, even though not necessarily recognized. And, yes, I do believe that angels "serve" in our lives, even when their activities are not obvious to us. This "makes sense", to me. How can I not believe in angels? I married one, in 1959.... and she is still a loving "creature of might", in my existence. (See link Phyllis J. Todd.) If I am wrong -- no harm is done. If I am right, I will dwell happily in my wisdom. I cannot "prove" my understanding. Perhaps, my belief is a matter of my "faith", and my "trust". As for me, to repeat, I cannot be satisfied in "believing" the truth of the entire Bible.... if I am led to abandon my acceptance of all the numerous and beautiful references to "angels". Think about it, again. What are your beliefs? 7/1/07 |