Today, points are shared on having correct sacred knowledge, holy angels in Scripture, and the effectiveness and timeliness of prayer. Those who speak of angels in genuine ministry of the revelation from GOD through Jesus Christ do so with the understanding that exalted and solemn truth from GOD is in view. As agents of Jesus Christ, spirit beings cooperate with and participate in workings of the Holy Spirit that establish such features of salvation as deliverance, proclamation, prophecy, reconciliation and repentance. Just as men are to operate in faith—not by sight—as examples and models of godliness to one another upon the earth as well as to those in heaven who have place within the Kingdom of GOD, angels are to display humility, faith and obedience as examples and models of godliness to each other in heaven as well as to all those upon the earth who have place within the Kingdom. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Qetsiyah” (Level 1 with 182 points, a member since April 05, 2015) posted the following:
Angels in the bible?
My dad was telling me this story yesterday. He said angel Gabriel came down to deliver a message to someone but devils were blocking him and angel Michael had to come down with his troops and fight with the devils for 3 months and only then could angel Gabrielle pass and deliver his message (i forgot to who).
1. Can someone tell me where this is found in the passage? I cant find it anywhere i even tried googling it...
2. If Gabrielle couldnt pass the devils doesnt that mean devils are powerful...angel Michael and his troops had to fight for 3 months...this scares me... :(
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down. And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel? And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. (2nd Kings 6: 9-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Inheriting the Kingdom? (06/27/2014); Points on Bible Study (06/28/2014); A Visit from an Angel? (10/20/2013); The Head Not The Tail? (10/21/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013); Circumcision and Promise? (07/16/2013); Why Jesus Must Be A Jew (03/18/2013); The Benefit of Grace (03/19/2013); Sin Unknown? (10/10/2012); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012)
“Qetsiyah”, here are a few points that you may find useful:
(1.) For Christians, the Holy Spirit and the Bible are the best source for correct sacred knowledge. Christian believers all are to understand that many misuse the lessons and misapply the warnings from the holy writings, because they take the Scriptures to be fiction, make-believe, or stories for amusement and entertainment. Lacking the indwelling Spirit from GOD, such persons do not properly respect the Scriptures as a systematic detailing and revelation of divinity. Thus, all believers must develop discernment (the ability to use the spirit substance within themselves as a standard to recognize and respond to the spiritual content within accounts, messages, parables, question, writings, etc. as well as within the intentions, objectives, and standing before GOD of other created beings and living creatures).
(2.) Correction for the many errors in our thinking as believers also comes through such practices as contemplating the divine love appearing in the life and work of Jesus; continuing daily study of the Scriptures; giving, sharing and unselfish service; praise and prayer; and regular fellowship with believers who have more experience and sacred knowledge.
(3.) Angels are not mortal, are not immortal, and may become subject to sin. While there are divisions of labor and hierarchy among these ministering spirits, only divinity rules as sovereign over mankind. Angels appear within the holy writings to further make incarnate (display using human form) the otherwise Invisible character, nature, operations, and eternal purposes of Deity. Angels do not assist, maintain ongoing relationships with, protect or serve mankind apart from GOD.
(4.) There are many lessons provided by the account of Daniel seeking to understand prophecies from GOD regarding the end for captivity and exile of Israel by Babylon. For example, when the prophet decided to fast and pray until he would receive a divine answer, GOD responded immediately by dispatching the angel Gabriel. It required 21 days (3 weeks) for Gabriel to appear; thus, fasting and prayer are shown to have no power to influence and manipulate GOD. Without faith, longsuffering, patience and wisdom, many jump to the conclusion that their prayer is unanswered. Even with the angelic proclamations and visitation, Daniel could not fully grasp the prophecies, and required the indwelling Spirit now available through Jesus Christ. (See both chapters 9 and 10 in Daniel, King James Version, KJV.)
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually understood. (For example, (5.) Jesus Christ has been hailed as Regem Angelorum (King of Angels). Believers should make careful study of Hebrews 1: 1-14, KJV. Those upon the earth may respect and trust angels as fellow prophets and servants working to spread the Gospel, yet, are to worship GOD only (see Revelation 19: 6-10 and 22: 8-10, KJV.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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