WHAT IS AN ANGEL?
To me an angel can be a mortal on an inspired assignment to
help someone else.
The following
information is good enough to share, better than I could write. It is
taken from the Pure Revelations blog.
"An angel is simply a
being from beyond the veil that is on the Lord’s assignment. There are all
kinds and each has different duties. They may be the spirits of the dead, our
family and loved ones who watch over us; or a messenger or protector from the
Most High with great glory. They are kind, they are loving, they are powerful,
and they always want to help.
Part of coming unto Christ is to receive Angels, but where
do you start?
Be believing. Cast away your
doubts and expect the unexpected.
Ask the Lord. (James 1:5) This is how you open the door.
Ask the Lord to specifically send an Angel to administer to YOU. But remember,
you must ask with real intent, nothing wavering. If your intentions are pure,
the gift shall come.
Take time to be holy. Set aside
some time to ponder, fast, pray and prepare for instruction. You don’t have to
be perfect, but your thoughts need to be focused.
Follow the “Four Steps to
Praying with Power.“ https://purerevelations.wordpress.com/2014/12/01/four-steps-to-powerful-prayer/
Don’t set limitations. You can
ask for departed loved ones, people in the scriptures, notable past spirits. If
the Lord permits it, they WILL COME. This is NOT some kind of spiritualism.
This is a Gift of the Spirit that the Lord wishes to bestow upon each of us who
desire it ask for it.
Be sure to check if they are a
true messenger. Usually asking the Lord is sufficient. The Adversary may try to
deceive you. It is often a good idea to shield the room and conversation before
your prayer begins.
Don’t be
surprised if you only hear them first. You will begin by hearing a voice, which
is unmistakable as the intelligence flows into your mind. Eventually you will
see them in a vision as the Lord sees fit." (From the Pure Revelations blog)
If the
Angels are translated or withholding their glory they may appear as a regular
person, but glory surrounding them can be felt. The Father and the Son appeared
to Joseph in a vision. Yet Moroni came to Joseph as a translated being. As they
say, angels have visited people unawares.
Always ask
questions. They will bring a message, but if you don’t ask questions you will
miss a great opportunity.
When they
leave, thank the Lord if there is any other knowledge He wants you to have?
Record your
experience in your personal journal. This is personal scripture that you will
study and relish in the future. Often Angels will come as you are writing.
Would we be guilty of “seeking
for a sign” if we entertained the idea of speaking with angels? What do you
think?
How should we view the
visitation of Angels?
Is it appropriate to “seek”
these blessings NOW?
WHAT DOES MORONI SAY?
… “And again, I exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny
not the gifts of God, for they are many; and they come from the same God. And
there are different ways that these gifts are administered; but it is the same
God who worketh all in all; and they are given by the manifestations of the
Spirit of God unto men, to profit them. (Moroni 10:8) “And again, to another,
the beholding of angels and ministering spirits;” (vs. 14) “And now I speak
unto all the ends of the earth—that if the day cometh that the power and gifts
of God shall be done away among you, it shall be because of unbelief.” (vs. 24)
“And again I would exhort you that ye would come unto Christ, and lay hold upon
every good gift, and touch not the evil gift, nor the unclean thing.”
The following
information is from Fragrant Heavens by Valerie Worwood.
" Some people believe in
angels because they have seen them, even in some cases, before their eyes
beheld them. Other people believe in angels because they have heard their
voice, or smelt their sweet fragrance and known they were near….Experiences are
also very personal and varied, and full of love, poetry and drama.
…One day when I was driving
along, one whispered, "pull over" in my ear, which turned out to be
excellent advice.
I have seen a shining being
standing in my own living room…angels are very physical at times and very
etheric at others…have been described as spiritual beings intermediate between
God and mankind.
When we all hold
the divine spark of unconditional love, then the earth will glow and the work
of angels will be done.
Angel energy may come to
different people in different forms, as our intellect will accept."
Some are sent to observe only. Some angels are large and powerful, while others
are small and gentle. Some angels are friends and family who have departed or
have not yet come to mortality. It is appropriate to ask the Lord who they are
and why they are here. Sometimes the answers you get when asking them directly
are surprising. Each Angel has their own personality and many of them know you
better than your best friend.
There is a
saying that I, myself, have said many times. That is, "My (or your)
guardian angels are working overtime." The point being we realize
that we have been protected or watched over in some way that goes beyond
"normal" or "mortal" realms.
Angels are representatives of God and they can provide a
connection between God and mankind. Hebrews
1:14, indicates that angels are sent by God to be of some type of service to
people as directed by Him.
The
Scripture that refers most directly to the probability of guardian angels is in
Psalm 91:10-11. Many people pray this prayer in times when they are afraid or
when they need protection.
"No evil shall happen to you,
neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For He will put his angels in
charge of you, to guard you in all your ways."
We see angels being used throughout
Scripture by God to protect His people. Genesis 18 and 19 shows us that angels
delivered Lot from peril, and followed God’s commands to bring wrath to the
cities. Additionally, in Exodus 32:34, God tells Moses that His angels would go
before him.
Most religions agree that angels are
to be respected and regarded with reverence, but not to be specifically
worshiped or prayed to. In the Bible, angels are mentioned in the context of
giving comfort and protection, and as part of God's plan, they are worthy of
honor. However, our prayers and supplications should always be directed to God
and not to any other deity, including angels.
In Acts 12: 1-11,
we read how King Herod seized Peter, had him arrested and put into prison with
four squads of soldiers to guard him and the intent to kill him after the
Passover. Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, while
guards in front of the door kept watch.
An angel of the Lord appeared, woke him up, and the chains fell from his
hands. The angel directed Peter to get dressed, and follow him and they went
past all the guards undetected, and proceeded to the iron gate of the city
which opened by itself. Peter didn't
give the praise to the angel who lead him through his escape, but recognized
that it was God who made it happen.
In Revelation 22:9, the apostle John had been given revelation of the
future by an angel and his immediate response was to fall down and worship the
angel. However, the angel rebuked him and told him not to do so. He reminded
John that he was a servant of God and all worship belonged to God.
Does this mean
that we aren’t to acknowledge angels in our lives? Yes, we can acknowledge them
as messengers of God and protectors. We
can honor their roles as God’s servants in the heavens and in the earthly
realm. We can become familiar with the angels and get to know them. Whether we
recognize them being active in our lives or not, we should be receptive to
their unseen presence. It's one more confirmation that God is constantly aware
of our needs and provides His angels to minister to us.
Denver Snuffer
related his experience with an angel:
"As I stood before this angel I noted that he was old, as
tall as I am, with a beard, a full head of hair. It was long, but not quite to
his shoulders. He spoke with authority, accustomed to declaring messages with
efficiency and clarity. His demeanor was somber, as if the weight of eternity
rested upon him. Although there was nothing vocal, he spoke with the clarity of
a voice which settled deep within me… When an angel speaks to you,
you never forget. Through all that has come and gone since that day, I am still
transfixed by that moment."
References:
https://www.angeltherapy.com/guardian-angels
Fragrant Heavens by Valerie Worwood
Pure Revelations
blog
Come Let Us Adore Him by Denver Snuffer
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