Angels

Have you noticed the fascination with angels?

There are numerous books out on angels. Paintings with depictions of angels,

jewelry, and statues.

This fascination tends to worry me at times. There is nothing wrong with

learning of angels and in the books, jewelry and so on as long as they are

kept in the right perspective, but when people get obsessed about angels

then there is a problem.

We know that angels exist as the scriptures say so, but they are here

to do God's bidding. They are the messengers and servants of God.

Our focus must always remain on God. We are not to worship the angels.

The angels worship God. (Revelation 5:11-12 and 7:11-12)

There are some that believe in angels, but do not believe in their creator.

It boggles the mind! You cannot have one without the other.

Angels exist because of the CREATOR!

Angels attend to and worship God:                Matthew 18:10; Revelation 5:11-12

Angels protect God's people:                           Daniel 6:22; Acts 5:19

Angels guide God's people:                               Matthew 25:5-7; Acts 8:26, 27:23-24
Angels bring judgment on the wicked:         Revelation 16

There are many more scriptures that show what angels are here for,

but none indicate that they are to be exalted above God or that we are

to bow our knee before them.  

We must keep our awe and reverance on God only. We must bow to God and
only God.

Be diligent my friends and be careful of false doctrine.

Blessings,
Shifra

         

My Shepherd

The Lord is my Shepherd
and I will not stray.
I will stay within
His reach.
He leads and guides me
along the way and I
will forever give Him praise.
I will forever give Him praise.

I am a lamb that once
was lost.
I could not find
my way.
The Shepherd reached out
and rescued me from the
mirey pit of clay;
from the mirey pit of clay.

When I wander off the path
that He intends for me;
He will gently nudge me with
His staff,
drawing me back to the fold.
He draws me back to the fold.

If I stumble and fall I need not
be ashamed.
My Shepherd once again lifts
me up,
leading me to His pasture
so green.
He leads me to His pasture
so green.

When I am in a dry spot
and cannot quench my thirst,
My Shepherd holds out
His hand
and guides me to His well.
He guides me to His well.

The Lord is my Shepherd
and I will not stray.
I will stay within
His reach.
He leads and guides me
along the way and I
will forever give Him praise.
I will forever give Him praise.