Some people wonder, Why should we see angels? Why learn about angels and how could we actually work together with them anyway? Hopefully you’ve joined in our free online event where we answer these questions and more by exploring exactly what Scripture says and what we can learn from the examples of our biblical heroes about angelic interaction.
We see that Phillip partnered with an angel in evangelism, which led to the Ethiopian eunuch coming to faith. This man was an influential leader in his nation, in charge of the Queen’s treasury, and as a result of his radical conversion the Gospel was taken to Ethiopia. And it all started because Phillip obeyed the angel’s message of where to minister and when (Acts 8:26-40).
Similarly, Cornelius was directed by an angel who gave him instructions to meet with Peter. As a result of this angelic visitation, salvation came to him and his entire household (Acts 10). In fact, this was the first time the Gospel was ever preached to the Gentiles, and they immediately were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in tongues too. Again, it all started because Cornelius listened to the angel Holy Spirit sent to him.
What if Phillip hadn’t followed the angel’s instruction? What if Cornelius didn’t do as the angel directed him? What kind of blessings would they, their families, and their nations have missed out on? We don’t want to miss out on any of the ministry opportunities God is orchestrating for us, which means we want to honor the ministry of angels in our lives.
Partnering with Angels
And it’s easier than you think! I want to share a few very recent stories from readers who have put into practice partnering with angels. How has it affected their lives? What is different now, and what kind of results are they seeing? Just listen to the powerful testimony I received this week from a young woman who is “all alone” on the other side of the world.
Carrie (not her real name) is a missionary in Asia. In the natural, it would seem she is by herself. However, instead of looking at the things that are seen, she keeps seeking the things above and sets her mind on the spirit realm (see 2 Cor. 4:18, Col. 3:2 and Rom. 8:5). As a result, she experiences the reality of the company of Heaven – Jesus and His angels – doing life together with her every day. She is not lonely because she knows she is not alone. Carrie writes…
“It is SUCH an asset to be able to ‘see’ angels here. Angels marching with me when I go places I’m afraid of, angels chatting with me in English during church services when I’m crying for the loneliness of not understanding a word the preacher is saying, angels assigned to something else perched on a random roof and waving at me as I walk by.”
Angels are encamped around us, and when we see that scriptural truth, we are fearless and peaceful (Ps. 34:7). If we don’t want to feel afraid any longer, worried that we are alone or anxious about the future, we can learn to look into the spirit and see the angels God promises are protecting us (Ps. 91:11-12). The Bible says we have supernatural bodyguards.
During this time when so many around the world are staying inside their homes and sheltering in place, people want to know they are not alone. Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit and angels are there too. It’s a full house! And when they can open their spiritual eyes to the spiritual realm and see the spiritual beings who live there, they will never have to feel lonely ever again.
Commissioning Angels
The heavens are the Lord’s, but the earth He has given to the sons of men (Ps. 115:16). That’s us. It is our responsibility to make our part of earth look just like heaven – and Cori Sanders in New Zealand is doing just that. She has been very missional in her interaction with the company of Heaven, giving voice to God’s word and activating angels to accomplish Father’s Kingdom purposes in exciting and strategic ways. Cori writes…
“Wow, Charity, I am SO GRATEFUL you came to New Plymouth and taught us about angels. I’ve read your book but listening to you in person made a real difference. My angels are now an ever-present reality in my life and I LOVE them! I know that they’ve got my back and I just feel that extra layer of love and protection that Father has lavished upon me. On top of that, I am keeping the armies of heaven BUSY, commissioning angels to visit people in their dreams or arrest them in their tracks and reveal Jesus to them using any and every natural and supernatural means possible!!!
