You saw two wings and a halo, right? Perhaps a white robe? Where does that mental picture come from? Maybe from a painting you’ve seen, or possibly a movie. In fact, picture an angel in your mind right now. Many of us are taught about angels not from the Bible nor from meditations of the Saints, but from media. You can become a saint, but not an angel. Additionally, humans do not “become” angels when they die. Now, too often we think of angels – these heavenly bodies – in earthly bodily terms, but angels are not human and, therefore, not bound by human constraints. My angel will go before you and…wipe them out.’” – Exodus 23:20-23 If you heed his voice and carry out all I tell you, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. Do not rebel against him, for he will not forgive your sin. “Thus says the Lord, ‘See, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way and bring you to the place I have prepared. With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone.” – Psalm 91:4-6, 11-12 For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways. You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that roams in darkness, nor the plague that ravages at noon.
“God’s faithfulness is a protecting shield. “See that you do not despise one of these little ones for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 18:10 Three of the verses most commonly associated with guardian angels, in particular, are: As you’ve probably noticed, angels are mentioned constantly throughout the Bible. Yes, guardian angels really do exist! In fact, every year on October 2nd the Church celebrates a Feast Day in honor of Guardian Angels. We need to remind ourselves of just what an awesome gift from God our guardian angel is – a gift that, too often, goes untapped. Sometimes it’s hard to believe God could be that active or that loving in our life.
She said it was because she believed that God used angels to carry out His work, but that she didn’t think God would “waste an angel on her.” It was a sad beginning to a conversation that ended very joyfully.
I had a conversation recently with a teenager who told me that they believe in angels but not in “guardian angels.” I was intrigued by the distinction.
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