June 25
The Reality
of Angels
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Daily Steps
The unseen world often causes anxiety because it feels unknown or chaotic. This verse provides the new believer with a comforting and stabilizing truth about a primary part of the spiritual realm: angels are ministering spirits sent to serve believers.
The peace in this reality is found in divine assignment:
The Nature of Angels: Angels are not ghosts or departed human spirits; they are "ministering spirits." They are heavenly beings created by God to carry out His will and reflect His glory. Understanding their nature removes superstition and replaces it with truth.
The Purpose of Angels: Their primary assignment, as it relates to believers, is to be "sent to serve those who will inherit salvation." They are actively involved in God's plan to protect, guide, and assist those who belong to Christ. This service is a testament to God's detailed and caring provision (Day 160).
The Result is Security: Knowing that unseen, powerful spiritual beings are acting on your behalf, under the direct command of God, provides profound security. This reality assures you that you are never alone and that your ultimate salvation is being guarded by forces far greater than any earthly danger.
Your peace in the unseen world is secured by divine assistance. Rest in the truth that God has deployed His ministering spirits to serve you, the heir of salvation, and find confidence in His powerful, unseen care.
Reflective Question
If you truly believe that powerful ministering spirits are sent to serve you today, how does that knowledge change your perspective on one current difficulty or potential danger you are facing?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I confess my tendency to forget the reality of the unseen world and Your powerful control over it. I thank You for deploying the ministering spirits to serve me, the heir of salvation. Secure my peace today in the knowledge that I am surrounded and assisted by Your unseen forces, and grant me confidence in Your divine provision. Amen.
