Hebrews 1:14. Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
With those whom God has chosen to inherit salvation is the greatest force of all—God’s angel armies. This is one of the most powerful promises God has given to His children. Yet, it is often one of the most overlooked and neglected spiritual blessings. God has not left us alone in this world. He commands His angels concerning us. They are always at work, unseen yet active, carrying out His will.
Angels are the servants of God who do His bidding and accomplish His plans among us. Scripture tells us that the Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. His angels—mighty ones who obey His Word—praise Him as they carry out His will. All the heavenly hosts join in the work of God, fulfilling His purpose in every corner of His dominion.
God sent angels throughout history to carry out His covenant and protect His people. He sent angels to Abraham to announce the promise of Isaac, the son through whom the Christ would come. He sent angels to Lot to rescue him and his family from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He sent an angel to Joshua just before the battle of Jericho, assuring him of His presence.
When Elisha was surrounded by the Aramean army, he prayed—and God opened the eyes of his servant to see angel armies with horses and chariots of fire encamped around them. When Hezekiah cried out in desperation, God sent a single angel who struck down 185,000 enemy soldiers overnight. When Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths.
To prepare for the coming of Jesus, God sent the angel Gabriel to Zechariah to announce the birth of John the Baptist. After Jesus overcame the temptation of the devil in the wilderness, angels came and ministered to Him. And throughout the early church, the ministry of angels increased as the gospel spread: angels opened prison doors, directed evangelists, visited centurions, protected missionaries, and carried out God’s judgments and deliverance.
Angels are still at work today. They are not mythical or symbolic—they are God’s messengers and ministers of His kingdom. When you pray, God listens. And in response, He mobilizes His angels. Revelation tells us that the prayers of the saints rise like incense before God, and angels are involved in presenting them at His throne. This is how God accomplishes His plans in your life. He sends His angel armies to work on behalf of those who belong to Him.
So believe and expect the work of God’s angels in your life. You live in the kingdom of God here on earth, and you are so precious to Him that He surrounds you with heavenly protection. Just as He did for Elisha, He says to you, “Do not be afraid. Those who are with you are more than those who are with them.”
Stand firm in this promise as you step into your mission field. God will send His angels before you to guard you and lead you to the place He has prepared. He will dispatch them to protect, guide, and fight on your behalf. You are not alone. You walk with heaven’s host by your side.
May the blessing of His throne be with you today, and may His angels go before you and behind you wherever you go.
Prayer. Father, thank You for sending Your angel armies whenever I pray. Thank You for commanding Your angels to protect and surround me when I call on Your name. Let the work of salvation continue in my life through the angels You send. Mobilize them wherever I go so I may boldly proclaim the gospel. May Your Spirit empower me today so that I may stand as a witness of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.