WHAT ARE THE ANGELS . . . .

ACTUALLY WATCHING OVER!

Consider this:

Eph 3: 10

His intent was that now, through the church, the MANIFOLD wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms.

It is always good to learn something new.  After 38 years of reading and studying God's Word, I never saw this coming.

"The angels are actually watching us to see how we react to life.  They are learning from us!"

I see you, you are going "Oh, now Souder, you have really gone off the beam!"  Maybe so, but when you read this and understand the whole concept, it sure set me up straight in the bed.

This week when I was going over readings and scriptures this particular author pointed out something I had never noticed about this scripture.

Let's look at the word MANIFOLD.  Manifold in the dictionary means - operating several parts of one kind.  Having many forms.  Angels.  They were created just below our God, and they are our protection yes.  Psalm 91: 11.

When I see what this author is saying, it causes me to pause.  They are not only watching OVER us and after us, but they see every little eyebrow raise, every reaction we have to the people and events of life.  Think of it as you are performing on stage and you look out over the audience and they are taking notes of what you are saying and doing.   It is one thing to have God know everything about me, but to be even the tiniest representative or role model to an angel - takes my breath away.

I always think about them being nonjudgmental in their care of us.  I see them as overseers and here we learn they are learning about our relationship to God.

How does that affect you?  I am also learning about Temperance this last week.  I am praising God for conviction of actions and that He forgives.  I am praising Him because I can then make a choice
to change.  Conviction - repentance.  Commitment - Reconciliation.  Change - Restoration.