Guardian Angels

N.T.#215 "Guardian Angels"

Jan. 3, 2024 

Matthew 18-Part 5

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in heaven. (verse 10)

LET IT GLOW

Did you know that there are individual guardian angels for believers? Like children who live under a special watchful eye of heaven, those with simple, childlike faith are watched over by the angels themselves. 

Angels are God's messengers, spiritual beings created by God and under His authority. (Col. 1:16)  Angels have several functions:

• serving believers (Hebrews 1:14)
• protecting the helpless (Matt. 18:10)
• proclaiming God's messages (Rev. 14:6-12)
• executing God's judgment (Acts 12:1-23; Rev.20:1-3).Life Application Study Bible

Therefore, we are not to despise children and the humble because God is their advocate and assigns angels to watch over them. He goes to great lengths to rescue them.

Little ones which believe in Christ are worthy to be respected. After all, they have angels which report to God the Father. Christ said this, and He knows, for He came from heaven and knows about the world of angels, right? Angels' ministries are for good. They receive orders directly from god, face to face, and then perform their duty.

Isn't it marvelous to think about this?

I know my son's guardian angels were busy protection him whenever he was young. One time he was a toddler and was walking out a door, which had concrete blocks as steps and could have tumbled down with serious injuries, but was lifted up. Two other times involved water. He fell into a pool and one of the guys there rescued him. Another time, he walked out into a swimming pool and didn't stop when it was over his head. Again, a guy rescued him. Yes, I believe in guardian angels.

LET IT GROW

For the son of man is come to save that which is lost. (verse 11)

Salvation is not just a privilege to be enjoyed by the elect, but is also to be shared with the lost that they too may be saved. (Falwell)

Lost refers to separation; perish; die.

Those who die in their sin without forgiveness of Christ Jesus. They will be separated from those in heaven, perish, die. Do we know folks in that condition?

May we not hinder the work of Christ, to save the lost, which was His purpose. 

LET IT GO

How amazing is Your grace, Jesus!

Be merciful to lost sinners; help them to believe You love them and are the only way to heaven.