We hear a lot about angels at this time of year. We don’t have the benefit of actually seeing them, but I can attest to the fact that they exist. There have been so many angels that came to our rescue during our eighty some years. Angels that lifted us out of a dark place in life. Angels that consoled us when we struggled with different choices. Angels that stood by us when danger attacked, or the devil tried to deceive us. The Bible tells us that angels are present today.

Hebrews 13:2 “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

It also speaks of armies of angels that are there to protect and defend us even today. When all looked hopeless for the children of Israel, the prophet knew that there was an army of angels right behind them ready to take on the battle.

2 Kings 6:16-17  “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Wouldn’t it be so cool to visualize how amazing this must’ve been? I mean, think of it. You’re at your lowest point in life. You feel that there is no way out. Suddenly you turn around and see an army of countless angels standing behind you and at your sides, ready to defend you from any problems you may be going through at this time.

Those same angels heralded the way for the little child born on that first noel. This child, born into poverty and oppression, would come from heaven to earth and live as one of us. He didn’t have to do it this way, but He was the perfect unblemished sacrifice that would take away the sin of the world.

The story of the birth of Jesus includes lots of angels. Not only the ones who sang His praises that holy night, but the ones that visited Elizabeth, the mother of John, the Baptist; Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph her betrothed husband. None of it made any sense to any of those who received those angelic messages, but each one held a promise that was about to be fulfilled.

Every living thing is a miracle.  God formed each one and knew what would become of them before they were born.  He had a plan already laid out for each life.  It’s time for us to stop preaching to the choir and let everyone know what God has done in our lives.  The strength you’ve received from God will help you share your story with others. There are a lot of hurting people out there and God’s miracles are waiting for all of them.

“We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.”  H. G. Wells