God's Ministry - Entertaining Angels Unawares

GOD'S MINISTRY

THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH

BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Rev.. Mr. and Mrs. H. Dean Daniels Sui Juris

E-mail: gods-ministry@hdd-gods-ministry.com

Web-site: http://www.hdd-gods-ministry.com/

ENTERTAINING ANGELS UNAWARES - PART I

Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Unawares = without the knowledge (awareness) of the individual (human or animal)!

Have you entertained an Angel or Angels ?

Appearances of Angels to Men

Scripture records at least 104 appearances of angels to human beings. They have appeared to:

1. Hagar (2 times, Genesis 16:7-11; Genesis 21:17)

2. Abraham (3 times, Genesis 18:2; Genesis 22:11, 15)

3. Lot and Sodomites (Genesis 19:1-22)

4. Jacob (3 times, Genesis 28:12; Genesis 31:11; Genesis 32:1)

5. Moses (Exodus 3:2)

6. Balaam (Numbers 22:22-35)

7. Joshua (Hebrews 5:15; Exodus 23:20-23; Exodus 32:34)

8. Israel (Judges 2:1-5)

9. Gideon (Judges 6:11-22)

10. Manoah's wife (Judges 13:3-5)

11. Manoah and his wife (Judges 13:9-21)

12. David (2 Samuel 24; 1 Chron. 21)

13. Elijah (4 times, 1 Kings 19:5-7; 2 Kings 1:3, 15)

14. Elisha and servant (2 Kings 6:16-17)

15. Assyrians (2 Kings 19:35; Is.iah 37:36)

16. Heb.rew children (Daniel 3:25-28)

17. Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:24-25)

18. Daniel (5 times, Hebrews 6:22; Daniel 8:16; Daniel 9:21; Daniel 10:5-21; Daniel 12:5-7)

19. Zechariah (7 times, Hebrews 1:8-19; Zechariah 2:3; Zechariah 3:1-6; Zechariah 4:1-5; Zechariah 5:5-10; Zechariah 6:4-5; Zechariah 12:8)

20. Joseph. (3 times, Matthew 1:20; Matthew 2:13, 19)

21. Mary (Luke 1:26-38)

22. Zacharias (Luke 1:20-38)

23. Shepherds (Luke 2:9-14)

24. Jesus (2 times, Matthew 4:11; Luke 22:43)

25. Some women (Matthew 28:1-5)

26. The disciples (Acts 1:11)

27. Peter and John (Acts 5:19)

28. Philip (Acts 8:26)

29. Cornelius (Acts 10:3, 30-32)

30. Peter (Acts 12:7-11)

31. Paul (Acts 27:23)

32. John (52 angels in Revelation)

Whereas, if you notice, some of the individuals in the above Scriptures “were” aware of the presence of the angel(s)

Have you entertained an Angel or Angels?

Angels.

Created by God and Christ - Neh. 9:6; Col.. 1:16.

Worship God and Christ - Neh. 9:6; Phil. 2:9-11; Heb.. 1:6.

Are ministering Spirits - 1Kgs. 19:5; Ps.. 68:17; 104:4; Luke 16:22; Acts 12:7-11; 27:23; Heb.. 1:7, 14.

Communicate the will of God and Christ - Dan.. 8:16, 17; 9:21-23; 10:11; 12:6, 7; Matt. 2:13,20; Luke 1:19,28; Acts 5:20; 8:26; 10:5; 27:23; Rev.. 1:1.

Obey the will of God - Ps.. 103:20; Matt. 6:10.

Execute the purposes of God - Num. 22:22; Ps.. 103:21; Matt. 13:39-42; 28:2; John 5:4; Rev.. 5:2.

Execute the judgments of God - 2 Sam. 24:16; 2 Kgs. 19:35; Ps.. 35:5,6; Acts 12:23; Rev.. 16:1.

Celebrate the praises of God - Job 38:7; Ps.. 148:2; Is. 6:3; Luke 2:13, 14; Rev.. 5:11,12; 7:11,12.

The law given by the ministration of - Ps.. 68:17; Acts 7:53; Heb.. 2:2.

Announced

The conception of Christ. - Matt. 1:20, 21; Luke 1:31.

The birth of Christ. - Luke 2:10-12.

The resurrection of Christ. - Matt. 28:5-7; Luke 24:23.

The ascension and second coming of Christ. - Acts 1:11.

The conception of John the Baptist. - Luke 1:13, 36.

Minister to Christ - Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43; John 1:51.

Are subject to Christ - Eph. 1:21; Col. 1:16; 2:10; 1 Pet. 3:22.

Shall execute the purposes of Christ - Matt. 13:41; 24:31.

Shall attend Christ at his second coming - Matt. 16:27; 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2 Thess. 1:7.

Know and delight in the gospel of Christ - Eph. 3:9,10; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 1:12.

Ministration of, obtained by prayer - Matt. 26:53; Acts 12:5,7.

Rejoice over every repentant sinner - Luke 15:7, 10.

Have charge over the children of God - Ps. 34:7; 91:11,12; Dan. 6:22; Matt. 18:10.

Are of different orders - Is. 6:2; 1Thess. 4:16; 1 Pet. 3:22; Jude 1:9; Rev. 12:7.

Not to be worshipped - Col. 2:18; Rev. 19:10; 22:9.

Are examples of meekness - 2 Pet. 2:11; Jude 1:9.

Are wise - 2 Sam. 14:20.

Are mighty - Ps. 103:20.

Are holy - Matt. 25:31.

Are elect - 1 Tim. 5:21.

Are innumerable - Job 25:3; Heb. 12:22.

What prompts or causes an Angel of Almighty God to come to the aid

of the individual(s)?

Angels Come in Answer to Prayer unto

The Heavenly Father

We have already seen this in several of the texts we've examined. When Peter was miraculously released from prison by an angel-just before he was to be executed-Luke is careful to note that it was while "prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him" (Acts 12:5). It was in the midst of Jesus' prayer in the garden that an angel came to His aid (Lk. 22:43). And Jesus knew that more would come if He asked for them. Admonishing Peter for trying to deliver Him with a sword, Jesus said, "Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?" (Matt.. 26:53). It was while Cornelius was praying that the angel appeared to him, leading to his salvation and that of his entire household (Acts 10).

Abraham understood the ministry of angels. While commissioning his servant to look for a wife for Isaac, Abraham spoke prophetically concerning angelic assistance, saying, "The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house" (Gen. 24:40). Perhaps it was confidence in this word that encouraged the servant to pray so specifically that the girl he asked for a drink would also offer to water the camels - let her be the one You have chosen for Isaac’s wife (Gen. 24:12-14). We don't know exactly how the angel prospered the way of this servant, but it could have been by prompting Rachel to respond exactly as the man had prayed.

Some vivid illustrations of angels coming in direct answer to prayer occurred in the life of Daniel. In chapter 9, after reading in Jeremiah that God would complete the desolations of Jerusalem in seventy years (vv. Dan. 9:1-2), Daniel prayed a powerful prayer of confession for the sins of an entire nation (vv. Dan. 9:3-19). While he was still praying, Gabriel came and said,

O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. (vv. Dan. 9:22-23)

Then in chapter 10, Daniel described his vision and another angelic encounter that occurred after he had spent three weeks in prayer and fasting. Gabriel specifically told him that "from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words" (v. Dan. 10:12). In other words, "I am come to answer the prayer that you have prayed."

As I have stated many times over, that

Prayer unto the Heavenly Father in the Holy and Wonderful Name and by the blood of Jesus Christ

is the Preachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ most powerful weapon against any and all

power over the devil (Luke 10:17-20)!

We that “are” a repentant believer

Unto The Lord Jesus Christ The Son of Almighty God and a believer in Almighty God The Heavenly Father and further a believer in The Holy Ghost and apply our Faith unto Him knowing that Almighty God “will” hear our prayer and “will” grant the request that we have made known unto Him. He “will” answer our prayer and grant the petition that we have made of Him “IF” (provided that); the request is just, righteous, holy and glorifying (pleasing) unto Almighty God (Psalms 84:11; Proverbs 3:27).

Whereas, all that are “NOT” a repentant believer

In The Lord Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of Almighty God,

Have either shunned, ignored, scoffed at, made mockery of Almighty God The Heavenly Father’s work, holiness, deity and the fact that Almighty God sent His Only Begotten Son into the world to die on the Cross for the remission of sins for whosoever will repent of their sins that they have committed and inherited from their parents against Almighty God (Romans 3:23, 5:12)

Romans 3:23-27 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; [26] To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. [27] Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

Who then can be saved?

Matthew 19:23-26 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. [24] And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. [25] When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? [26] But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans 10:9-13 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. [11] For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. [12] For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. [13] For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Many people are totally “unaware”

Of The Holy Angels

Of Almighty God!

Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Unawares = without the knowledge (awareness) of the individual (human or animal)!

Who are you entertaining?

You shall know them by their fruits!

What is the “evidence” that they are speaking, saying, communicating, acting, or revealing?

Are they just, holy, righteous and glorifying (pleasing) to Almighty God?

Signs shall follow them that believe.

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

What are the signs that are following you

as you walk on in “your” life?

What are the Holy Angels of Almighty God “seeing” (witnessing) when they watch you?

Have you entertained an Angel or Angels (many)?

Repent “now” while there is still time to repent!

Revs. Mr. and Mrs. H. Dean Daniels Sui Juris