Here’s Another Promise You Should Claim Every Day: No Harm Will Befall You. Why? Angels Are Commanded Concerning You! They Do Not Have An Option! God Loves You So Much Listen To What He Commands:

Hebrews 1:14, “Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]” (AMP)

Jesus Christ is the magnet who holds us all in place. The vertical forgiveness is that which we receive from our gracious God and the horizontal forgiveness is that which we extend to others in His name. God has also made a command for each of us.

If you believe the Bible, you have to believe in Angels! Why? Because there are over 300 references to them! How are they described you ask? Maybe Chiffon wings and Meringue sweetness? Nope! Two words in fact describe them: Many and Mighty! How Mighty are they you ask? Well, it took only ONE Angel to shut the mouths of the lions for Daniel (Daniel 6:22, “My God has sent His angel and has shut the mouths of the lions so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also before you, O king, I have committed no crime.” AMP); also an angel was sent to bring Peter out of prison on the eve of his execution! (Acts 12:7, “Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared [beside him] and a light shone in the cell. The angel struck Peter’s side and awakened him, saying, “Get up quickly!” And the chains fell off his hands.” AMP). 

Now, do you remember Elisha’s servant? When an army threatened to take their lives, Elisha asked God to open His servant’s eyes. Here’s what the Bible says: “And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:17). With that said, I wonder if God opened your eyes today what would you see? Possibly Angels escorting your children to school? Shielding you from drunken and distracted drivers? Guiding the hand of the surgeon? Protecting you while you sleep? 

Redirecting the robber and rapist from your path? Blocking the bullets and knife wounds that were aiming for your body? Would you see angels holding back the hand of incidental and accidental and untimely death?! Would you see the gang and terroristic activity being shut down on your behalf? Would you see angels stopping the flood from breaking in and the fire from breaking out? Would you see angels moving your feet before that tree fell down or that pipeline blew up? Would you see angels delaying your train so you wouldn't be the victim of the pusher or the slasher? TODAY, ASK GOD TO OPEN YOUR EYES SO YOU CAN SEE THE ANGELS HE'S ASSIGNED TO YOUR LIFE!

When they attempt to foreclose on your home, Look Out For Angels; 
When they attempt to repossess your car, Look Out For Angels; 
When the doctor says there’s nothing else that can be done, Look Out For Angels; 
When they say you’re about to be laid off, Look Out For Angels; 
When they say your church doors are about to close, Look Out For Angels; 
When your children look like they’re heading in the wrong direction, Look Out For Angels; 
When your marriage is driving towards divorce court, Look Out For Angels! 

As a Believer, Angels Are Commanded to Care For You! So Always, “…Expect Powerful Angels to Accompany You In Your Life’s Experiences”! 

Angels Are Charged to Protect! But WHO is this protection for? The Bible says, “…Those who will RECEIVE SALVATION.” In other words, Reject Jesus and you Forfeit the Ultimate Protection; Accept Him and You’re Covered 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 366 Days of the Year! (Yep, Angels Cover You All Year Long, Including Holidays and Leap Year Too!) As a believer, one of our greatest benefits is that we are never without coverage! We’re shielded in the supermarket, in the parking lot, at the bank, doing laundry, standing in the unemployment line, at the pharmacy, at school, at work, at church, waiting for the bus, just boarding the train, standing on the platform, entering the cab, at the doctor’s office, getting our nails done, at the barbershop, at McDonald’s, getting gas, in the bathroom! There is absolutely no where that the believer is, that protection is without!
 
Listen: “The angel of the LORD Encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” (Psalm 34:7). Note, He doesn’t wave as He flies past; He 'Encamps', He Lingers, He Lives, He Keeps Vigilance Over You! 

Let that understanding lower your anxiety levels in this life.

Another translation says it like this: “GOD’s angel sets up a Circle of protection around us…” (MSG). A Circle is Full Coverage All Around You! Meaning Not One Area of Your Life Is Left Exposed to the Hand or the Attack of the Enemy! Angels Circle Around You and Block His Every Entry Way to Cause You Harm!  The truth is, some of the Wealthiest people on the planet don’t have it that good! Strapped with guns, knives, bulletproof vests, and still—down goes the bodyguard! But it’s Not So for the believer! Thank God For My Angels! You see, the word ‘circle’ has its origin in Latin, from ‘circulus’ which means ‘a small ring’, from ‘circus’ meaning ‘ring’. Look at it this way, when I think of a ‘small ring’, I think about a boxing ring. You’re on one side, and the devil is on the other. And as many times as the devil can beat you upside the head with every struggle, circumstance, sickness and trial, he can never knock you out! Because you’ve got angels in the corner of your small ring! 

The Bible gives yet another translation of our text like this: “On Every Side, the LORD’s Messenger Protects Those Who Honor God; And He Delivers Them” (CEB). You Are Covered “On Every Side…” Angels Are Encamped Around You; Angels Have Formed a Circle of Protection About You; Angels Have Got You Covered On Every Side! Be it North, South, East or West, Before You or Behind You, Above You or Beneath You, Angels Have You Fully Covered! On your best day, on your worse day, in sickness and in health, angels have you fully covered, on every side, at all times! 

Therefore, learn how to talk like the Psalmist: “I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, LORD, Will Keep Me Safe” (Psalm 4:8 CEV). Another translation reads like this: “I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie down because you alone, O LORD, Enable Me To Live Securely” (GWT). People of God, You Can Go To Sleep! Why? Because the God you serve never sleeps nor slumbers! Psalm 121:4, "...Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly]." (AMP); "...never sleeps or rests!" (CEB); "...doesn’t doze or ever get drowsy." (CEV); "...does not get tired. He never sleeps." (ERV); "...will not close his eyes or sleep." 

God Has Promised In His Word That You Are Safe and Secure! And God cannot fail and cannot lie! Last I checked God has also Promised: “…Just as rain and snow descend from the skies and don’t go back until they’ve watered the earth, Doing their work of making things grow and blossom, producing seed for farmers and food for the hungry, So Will The Words That Come Out Of My Mouth Not Come Back Empty-Handed. They’ll Do The Work I Sent Them To Do, They’ll Complete The Assignment I Gave Them” (Isaiah 55:8-11 MSG). Therefore, When God’s Word Says You Are Safe and Secure, You My Friend Are Safe and Secure! Now Sleep On That!

Here’s Another Promise You Should Claim Every Day: “…No Harm Will Befall You, No Disaster Will Come Near Your Tent. For He Will Command His Angels Concerning You To Guard You In All Your Ways.” (Psalm 91:10-11 NIV). Angels Are Commanded Concerning You! They Do Not Have An Option In The Matter! It Is Not A Suggestion! God Doesn’t Ask the Angels How They Feel About Protecting You; Or What They Think About Protecting You; They Don’t Even Have a Choice! Because God Loves You So Much That He Commanded Angels To Care For You! And a ‘command’ is defined as, ‘to be given an authoritative order.’ Angels don’t make the decision to protect you, they’ve been commanded and ordered by the only Authority that matters, the Godhead! And it’s the Godhead that has said, “…NO HARM WILL BEFALL YOU, NO DISASTER WILL COME NEAR YOUR TENT. FOR HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU TO GUARD YOU IN ALL YOUR WAYS.” I reiterated, “…IN YOUR ALL YOUR WAYS.”  

So again, I say to learn how to talk like the Psalmist: “You, LORD, are the light that keeps me safe. I Am Not Afraid of Anyone. You Protect Me, And I Have No Fears” (Psalm 27:1 CEV). WE HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR! Why? Because we have angels on guard to protect us day and night, no matter where we are! So no matter what the diagnosis; no matter the financial struggle; no matter the marital dispute; no matter the family squabble; no matter the job chaos, you are safe, secured, covered, protected, and have full time heavenly surveillance, that never ceases!

Lastly, believe it or not, but angels not only Serve you, but they’re Stunned by you!
Listen to the Word of God: “…Do you realize how fortunate you are? Angels would have given Anything to be in on this” (1 Peter 1:12 MSG).  Can you believe it? There are things that God doesn't tell the Angels, but He Tells US!

However, you may still ask, why would angels be Stunned by us? Think about it: Does the Holy Spirit indwell angels? NO, but He indwells you! Do angels thank God for salvation? NO, they’ve never been lost—but you have been both lost and found! Did Christ become an angel? NO, but He became a human being just like you, and angels stood in awe! Angels attended His birth, witnessed His death and announced His resurrection! And still they stand in awe of what We Know! They would give anything to be in on the secrets God only tells US!

Angels are so involved with us that they even watch over the work of the Church: The Bible says, “Through followers of Jesus like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about Even Among The Angels.” (Ephesians 3:10 MSG). Imagine the angels gathering to discuss the Church: “Gabriel, have you seen what’s happening in Nigeria?…As well as the Australians that are taking great strides…Yeah, but Michael, I just returned from New York—let me tell you about those awesome Brooklyn believers.” 

God’s angels are so involved with us that the Bible even admonishes us: “Do not forget to Entertain Strangers, for by so doing some people have Entertained Angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2 NIV). 

Angels not only stand to guard and protect you but they also stand in awe of you! 

Did you catch the Scripture above? “Through followers of Jesus like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about even among the angels.” They’re talking about us, the church! Can you imagine being the topic of conversation among the Angels?! Yes my friend, you are valued that much, even among all of the heavenly host!

BE ENCOURAGED: Mark 1:12-13, "At once, this same Spirit pushed Jesus out into the wild. For forty wilderness days and nights he was tested by Satan. Wild animals were his companions, and angels took care of him." (MSG). Like Jesus, even in the midst of temptation and demonic attack, angels will take care of you!

BE ENCOURAGED: John 20:11-13, "But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. As she wept, she knelt to look into the tomb and saw two angels sitting there, dressed in white, one at the head, the other at the foot of where Jesus’ body had been laid. They said to her, “Woman, why do you weep?” (MSG) Even in a time of crisis; death; sickness; grief; loss; and confusion, angels will always be present with you!

BE ENCOURAGED: 1 Timothy 5:21-23, "God and Jesus and angels all back me up..." (MSG) You have God; Jesus and Angels that back you up too! 

BE ENCOURAGED: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, "All this trouble is a clear sign that God has decided to make you fit for the kingdom. You’re suffering now, but justice is on the way. When the Master Jesus appears out of heaven in a blaze of fire with his strong angels, he’ll even up the score by settling accounts with those who gave you such a bad time. His coming will be the break we’ve been waiting for. Those who refuse to know God and refuse to obey the Message will pay for what they’ve done. Eternal exile from the presence of the Master and his splendid power is their sentence. But on that very same day when he comes, he will be exalted by his followers and celebrated by all who believe—and all because you believed what we told you." (MSG) Not only are angels present with you now, but 'strong angels' will return with our Master Jesus to take us home! That's the best good news of all for every believer!

Listen, No Matter How Lonely You May Feel, You Are Never Alone! Angels Are Always On Call and On Guard Where The Believer Is Concerned! How wonderful to know you have your very own bodyguard unit—and you didn’t have to pay a dime for it either! God sends His personal bodyguards to protect you! But is this sloppy Christian sentiment you may ask? NO, it’s Solid Scriptural Reality! If Jesus is Lord of your life, then angels are watching over you!  The Bible says, “Watch that you don’t treat a single one of these childlike believers arrogantly. You realize, don’t you, that Their PERSONAL ANGELS Are Constantly In Touch With My Father In Heaven?” (Matthew 18:10 MSG) So, No more worry, fear, anxiety and panic attacks! No more stress and frustration! Regardless to what the bank says, the doctor says, the employer says, the school says, the dealership says…Remember GOD’S WORD SAYS: You’ve Got “…Personal Angels…” that are “…Constantly In Touch With…(our) Father In Heaven”! Where You're Concerned, to God, Your Protection is Personal!

So From This Day Forward, Rest In The Promise That You Have Angels Assigned to Watch Over You! You Are Safe, and it is Well!

Blessings

J.P. Olson

www.thewordwithjpolson.com

Blessings, Geraldine