Read Matthew 1: 18-25
Joseph was betrothed to Mary, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph was a righteous man and didn’t want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But as he considered this, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying “Joseph, son of David do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will same his people from their sins.”
Joseph was faced with a difficult choice after finding out that Mary was pregnant. Joseph thought he had only two options, divorce Mary quietly or have her stoned, but God’s third option was to marry her as the Angels had commanded him to do. Joseph chose to obey the Angels command to marry her. God often shows us that there are more options available than we think. Although Joseph seemed to be doing the right thing by breaking the engagement only Gods guidance helped him make the best decision. When our decisions affect the lives of others, we must seek God’s wisdom, then God may send an angel to guide us
What are Angels?
They are sent by God to help certain people understand the significance of what was happening. The main role of angels will be to offer continuous praise to God. We know, according to the Bible, that they are created beings dignified, majestic and intelligent. They are personal beings who always represent God but are not omnipresent, which God is. Little is said of their appearance, but they can take on the physical form of a person and sometimes are mistaken for another human being. “Angel” simply means “messenger.” They are seen as protectors, messengers ordered by God to minister in a myriad of ways in the Bible.
At no time should an angel be worshiped. The Bible is very clear that only God is to be worshiped. We are not to pray to angels! You might ask God for help in an emergency, but we are never to pray to angels. Lets open our eyes and ears of understanding and ask God to help us develop a healthy balance in regard to His angels.
In Angels, Angels, Angels, Angels God’s Secret Agents by Billy Graham
“The Scripture says there is a time to be born and a time to die. And when my time to die comes, an angel will be there to comfort me. He will give me peace and joy even at that most critical hour, and usher me into the presence of God and I will dwell with the Lord forever. Thank God for the ministry of His blessed Angels.”
Melanie Herr
Joseph was faced with a difficult choice after finding out that Mary was pregnant. Joseph thought he had only two options, divorce Mary quietly or have her stoned, but God’s third option was to marry her as the Angels had commanded him to do. Joseph chose to obey the Angels command to marry her. God often shows us that there are more options available than we think. Although Joseph seemed to be doing the right thing by breaking the engagement only Gods guidance helped him make the best decision. When our decisions affect the lives of others, we must seek God’s wisdom, then God may send an angel to guide us
What are Angels?
They are sent by God to help certain people understand the significance of what was happening. The main role of angels will be to offer continuous praise to God. We know, according to the Bible, that they are created beings dignified, majestic and intelligent. They are personal beings who always represent God but are not omnipresent, which God is. Little is said of their appearance, but they can take on the physical form of a person and sometimes are mistaken for another human being. “Angel” simply means “messenger.” They are seen as protectors, messengers ordered by God to minister in a myriad of ways in the Bible.
At no time should an angel be worshiped. The Bible is very clear that only God is to be worshiped. We are not to pray to angels! You might ask God for help in an emergency, but we are never to pray to angels. Lets open our eyes and ears of understanding and ask God to help us develop a healthy balance in regard to His angels.
In Angels, Angels, Angels, Angels God’s Secret Agents by Billy Graham
“The Scripture says there is a time to be born and a time to die. And when my time to die comes, an angel will be there to comfort me. He will give me peace and joy even at that most critical hour, and usher me into the presence of God and I will dwell with the Lord forever. Thank God for the ministry of His blessed Angels.”
Melanie Herr
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