6 Powerful Insights About God’s Heavenly Messengers

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Angels are pure spirits created by God to do His will. They are God’s supernatural agents, created to be instruments to carry out His work. Scripture tells us that we are surrounded by these great clouds of witnesses, but the Bible also suggests that we may be unaware of how angels are interacting with us at times. God does many things through His angels including giving us protection in times of danger, both physical and spiritual, along with guiding us in times of need. Since ancient times, people have been fascinated with angels and how they work. Despite the popularity of angels, particularly in recent times, there are still many misconceptions about them and what our relationship with them should look like. Learning more about angels and how they work can help us be more aware of their influence in our lives. Here are six powerful insights about angels.

Angels Can Disguise Themselves as Everyday People

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The Bible tells us, “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels” (Hebrews 13:2). There are instances where you may be in the presence of angels and not even know it because they appear as human. According to modern reports, angelic visitations come in a variety of forms. In some cases, a stranger prevents serious injury or death and then mysteriously disappears. In other cases, a winged or white-clothed being is seen momentarily and is then gone. The person who sees the angel is often left with a feeling of peace and assurance in God’s presence. Another type of visitation involves a physical feeling. Elderly people have often reported feeling as though arms or wings were wrapped around them in time of extreme loneliness.

Popular Culture Is Notorious for Misinformation on Angels

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Angels are often depicted in popular culture and Hollywood as tiny, feminine and winged. They are also depicted as babies. These are all false impressions. The truth is angels are pure spirits, and we can’t see them. God can choose to allow us to see them. They could appear to be human or a winged creature. Ultimately, they are majestic and powerful beings that elicit fear from humans. If you were to actually encounter angel, your first though wouldn’t be “How cute.” Another thing Hollywood has taught us about angels that isn’t true is that people become angels when they die. Despite popular belief, angels and have always been.

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