Angels

By Betty D. Austin

"The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God..." (II Corinthians 10:4)

Angels Defined:
Hebrew[Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance] – mal’ak [mal-awk] From an unused root meaning to dispatch as a deputy; a messenger; spec. of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher). Interestingly, the same word is used when Scripture speaks of "evil" angels. Throughout Scripture – be it Hebrew, Greek or even Chaldean (Daniel 3:28) the definition is the same.
Other Old Testament Words Translated "Angels" Define Character, Position, or Power:
Psalm 8:5 [El-o-heem] "a little lower than the angels." Meaning: of the supreme God.
Psalm 68:17
Psalm 78:49
To break to pieces,
To make good for nothing... ...all powers that challenge God or His people!
Psalm 78:25... {abburr, ab.beer} "angel’s food." The meaning here denotes mighty, stouthearted, strong, valiant or chiefest ones... "He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, & indignation, and trouble, by sending evil" [to bind; lit. or fig.,] "angels among them." [the Egyptians]. [shin’an, shin-awn] "thousands of angels:" the Lord is among them. The word translated angels in this passage means change – to alter (situations).This is the definition, without exception, in the New Testament...
Greek – aggelos (ang’el-os), to bring tidings; a messenger. A pastor, by implication.
From a word meaning: to lead; by implication to bring, drive (reflex), go, (spec.) pass (time, or (fig.) induce; be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.

Scriptural Definitions of Angels:
Hebrews 1:7, 14
Revelation 22:8-9 – "I am thy fellowservant."Fellowservant: A co-slave; i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine). From a word denoting union; with, together by association, companionship, instrumentality, resemblance, pos-session. Frequently therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subservience.
of thy brethren the prophets
of them which keep the sayings of this book
Conclusion: "Worship GOD!"

Delivering Angels:
Psalm 91:11... "give His angels charge of thee ...lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."A stone: To build (with). Something, (in a spiritual sense) intended to be a building block.
Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:10-11... Satan quotes this passage out-of-context at the temptation of Jesus. The word used here means stone [lit. or fig.] as a millstone or a stumbling stone. – Ministering spirits, flames of fire ... sent forth to minister for the heirs of salvation.
Guardian Angels:
Matthew 18:10 "...their angels do always behold the face of My Father."Our "guardian angel" is always...
looking toward the "face of our Father,"
waiting & watching" for directions or orders from our Father,
always at attention for ministry on our behalf.

Observing Angels:
I Corinthians 4:9 "...for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men."Spectacle: [theatron: theatre] something to look at – a place for public show, a general audience. By implication, "a show itself." Thus, angels are always interested & watching us.
I Timothy 5:21 – "I charge thee before..."
God
The Lord Jesus Christ
The elect angels
Paul understood that God manifest in Jesus Christ and the elect angels are always beholding us. We are always in the presence of the omnipotent God and His elect angels. Therefore, worship God – praise God – pray to God – and the elect angels will be dispatched for the occasion or need.
Hebrews 12:22 – "Ye are come unto..."Mt. Sion, city of the Living God, the
heavenly Jerusalem
To an innumerable company of angels.
I Peter 3:22 – "Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto Him."
So, we pray – asking in Jesus’ Name – and He hears. The result: Angels, authorities, and powers respond to His Authority and minister to the heirs of salvation – His heirs!

Considering this Scripture, do you believe it is necessary to ask God to dispatch a specific angel for a specific situation, location or need?

Prayer Mingled with Incense, Offered by Angels, Before the Throne:
Revelation 8:3-4 – "And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand."[Anyone who has lived in the south and had to call in the exterminator or "fumigator" to be rid of pests understands the context of this word. Life is so much more pleasant after the fumigator has done his work!]Our prayers ascend upon the altar before God. Angels stand before the altar with censors, offering incense. The incense goes up, before God, with our prayers. The incense and prayers mingle together – angels are dispatched on our behalf – and we become a "sweet smelling savour" to God.

"Thanks be unto God which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, ...for we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ."
(II Corinthians 2:14)

Editor’s Note: – mjk Sis. Betty Austin is involved in the writing ministry, teaching and reaching out to enlighten and encourage the Body of Christ. She attends the Apostolic Church (Pastor Steve Warman) in Auburn Hills, MI.

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 Incense: [Greek: qitter – kit-tare] means "perfume". It comes from a word meaning fumigation in a close place, thus driving out occupants. [Jesus Christ] (3 witnesses)