Some of us struggle with the idea of angels watching over us.  And what’s the result? Listen: “Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!”  (Hebrews 13:2)  Is it possible you have missed them?

“Tell me again what angels are supposed to do,” you say.  Okay, but keep an open mind; you’re about to come into new awareness!

(a) Angels are God’s protective detail watching over you constantly.  Your early cancer detection!  That narrow escape! Those were more than just  lucky breaks.  Listen: ” He orders his angels to protect you wherever you go.”  (Psalm 91:11)

(b) Special angels are assigned to watch over our children. Now you know why kids survive things that make parents go weak at the knees.  Listen: “Don’t despise a single one of these little ones.  For I tell you that in heaven Their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.”  (Matthew 18:10) NLT  An angel went before Israel’s army guaranteeing their victory.  An angel shut the mouths of lions for Daniel.  An angel opened prison doors for Peter, saving his life on the eve of his execution.  An angel showed up in a storm to let Paul know that he’d be okay.

So did God suddenly do away with His Secret Service Department?  Are they drawing unemployment somewhere in heaven?  No, they’re still on the job.  We just need to become wise enough and humble enough to acknowledge them..