Getting a Glimpse of What Angels are About

Since we finished 1 Thessalonians two days ago, that means it's time for another book to be studied through. Through prayer, Hebrews was the chosen book. Keep in mind as well that there is no definite author for this book, so we will not be mentioning who wrote it or exactly to whom it was directed towards.

Hebrews 1:14

The author in Hebrews gives us some insight about angels in the beginning chapter when he says, "Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?" (ESV)

The concept of angels has always interested me. Finding out exactly who they are and what they are and what purpose they have and what they look like. It's just so fascinating. And angels are the topic of this verse here. In the beginning of the verse, it is said, "Are they not all ministering spirits..." That's the beginning information. So what we were just told is that angels are meant to be ministers. They teach us about God, they deliver us messages. Throughout the entire Bible angels deliver messages to prophets and people. They are spirits that are purposed to be ministering. "...sent out to serve..." They are servants. So, they are of no authority is what this author is saying. They are servants, meaning they are serving a person, or a being, known as, well, God! They serve God just like we do, so we are somewhat near the same level perhaps? We serve God on earth, they serve God by delivering messages for Him. That's pretty interesting. "...for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation." There it is, boom. They are ministering servants who are meant to serve the ones who are heirs to salvation, or, in other words, US! They are sent out by God to give us information about God. They serve both God first, and then us! Isn't that a cool and unique feeling? God has created angels and sends them out to preach messages given by Him and they serve us by creating that message system. So interesting.

So I'm sitting here trying to figure out how we should go about living off of this. I've come to one of probably many conclusions: we need to listen carefully in the quietness of our lives. I'll explain. So one, we need to be able to spend time in quietness for God to hear what He has to say. Angels came to prophets and people in the Bible in softness. There was never chaos and havoc happening when all of a sudden an angel came! It was in peaceful moments, moments of quiet time. Then, we need to listen. Prayer. Praying is our key and our direct communication to God. By praying, we understand what His will is and what He has to say to us, whether it is form an angel or from the Spirit inside of us. Let's devote silence to God and hear what message needs to be delivered.