THE GOD WHO SENDS ANGELIC HELPERS
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Psalm 91:11-12
Key Verse: “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” — Psalm 91:11 (KJV)
Supporting Texts: Hebrews 1:14; Acts 12:7-10; Genesis 24:7; Daniel 6:22; Matthew 4:11
Description:
God deploys His angels to protect, guide, deliver, and minister to His people in times of need.
INTRODUCTION:
The ministry of angels is one of God’s profound provisions for His children. Throughout the Scriptures, angels are seen as divine messengers and protectors sent to carry out God’s purposes on behalf of His people. They are not to be worshipped, but they serve as agents of God’s mercy, executing His will with precision and power.
Every believer is surrounded by invisible heavenly hosts who are actively engaged in fulfilling God’s promises of safety, guidance, and deliverance. Often, believers face battles they cannot see, yet God’s angelic forces stand guard to ensure their victory. The Bible assures us that “the angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them” (Psalm 34:7).
Understanding this divine reality strengthens our faith in God’s protective care. When we walk in obedience and remain in His will, His angels go ahead to make our paths straight, defeat unseen enemies, and ensure the fulfilment of His Word in our lives.
1. GOD COMMISSIONS ANGELS TO PROTECT HIS PEOPLE
Angels are divine agents assigned to shield believers from danger and preserve them in their journey of life.
a) The Promise of Angelic Protection (Psalm 91:11-12): God promises to give His angels charge over those who dwell under His shadow, ensuring their safety in all their ways.
b) Angels Deliver from Danger (Acts 12:7-10): When Peter was imprisoned, an angel of the Lord appeared, broke his chains, and led him to freedom.
c) Angels Guard the Righteous (Daniel 6:22): God sent His angel to shut the mouths of lions, proving His faithfulness to those who trust Him.
d) Angels Enforce God’s Word (Psalm 103:20): Angels excel in strength, heeding the voice of God’s command and carrying out His Word with power.
Biblical Example: When Elisha was surrounded by the Syrian army, God opened the eyes of his servant to see the mountain filled with horses and chariots of fire — angelic hosts sent to protect them (2 Kings 6:15-17).
2. ANGELS ARE MESSENGERS OF DIVINE GUIDANCE
Angels often appear to give instructions, direction, or warnings that align with God’s will.
a) Guidance in Assignment (Genesis 24:7): Abraham trusted that God’s angel would go before his servant to find a wife for Isaac.
b) Warning of Danger (Matthew 2:13): An angel appeared to Joseph, instructing him to flee to Egypt with the child Jesus to avoid Herod’s wrath.
c) Strengthening in Weakness (Luke 22:43): As Jesus prayed in Gethsemane, an angel appeared to strengthen Him for the task ahead.
d) Angels Work in Response to Prayer (Daniel 9:21-23): Daniel’s prayer brought swift angelic visitation with divine understanding and revelation.
Biblical Example: The angel of the Lord guided Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch, leading to the conversion of a soul (Acts 8:26-39).
3. ANGELS EXECUTE DELIVERANCE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
God uses His angels to bring supernatural deliverance when His children are in distress.
a) Angels Bring Deliverance from Captivity (Acts 12:7): Peter’s chains fell off through angelic intervention.
b) Angels Deliver from Destruction (Genesis 19:15-17): Angels rescued Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
c) Angels Fight on Behalf of Believers (2 Kings 19:35): One angel destroyed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night, proving God’s power to defend His people.
d) Angels Accompany God’s Presence (Exodus 14:19): The angel of God moved between Israel and the Egyptians, shielding them during the Red Sea crossing.
Biblical Example: In Acts 27:23-24, Paul testified that an angel of God stood by him during a storm, assuring him that no life would be lost.
4. ANGELS MINISTER TO THOSE WHO INHERIT SALVATION
Angels are continually involved in the lives of believers, carrying out God’s instructions to serve them.
a) Angels Minister to Believers (Hebrews 1:14): They are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.
b) Angels Rejoice Over Salvation (Luke 15:10): Heaven celebrates when a sinner repents, showing their participation in God’s redemptive plan.
c) Angels Will Accompany Christ’s Return (Matthew 24:31): Angels will gather the elect from the four winds when Christ returns.
d) Angels Help Fulfil God’s Purposes (Revelation 14:6): Angels proclaim the everlasting gospel, showing their continued involvement in God’s agenda.
Biblical Example: In Matthew 4:11, after Jesus was tempted by the devil, angels came and ministered to Him, showing God’s care for His servants.
CONCLUSION:
Angels are divine helpers assigned to assist God’s people in fulfilling destiny. They protect, guide, deliver, and strengthen believers as they walk in obedience and faith. However, believers must remember that the source of angelic ministry is God Himself, our focus must remain on Him, not the messengers.
When you live in the fear of God and walk according to His Word, you attract divine presence and angelic assistance. You are never alone; heaven’s armies are on your side. Stand firm in faith, and let the God who sends angelic helpers fight your unseen battles.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I thank You for assigning angels to watch over me day and night.
2. Father, let Your angels surround my family and keep us from all evil.
3. Lord, open my eyes to see the reality of Your divine protection.
4. Let every satanic trap set for me be destroyed by angelic intervention.
5. O Lord, send Your angels to go before me and make every crooked path straight.
6. I command every spirit of fear to depart, for I am surrounded by heaven’s hosts.
7. Father, let Your angels fight my unseen battles and bring me victory.
8. Every prison door holding me back, open by angelic power in Jesus’ name.
9. Lord, assign ministering angels to guide me in every decision I make.
10. Thank You, Lord, for divine protection, deliverance, and angelic help in my life.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall experience angelic intervention in every area of your life!
2. The angels of God will go before you and fight your battles!
3. No weapon formed against you shall prosper, for heaven’s hosts surround you!
4. You will never walk alone — divine helpers will locate you daily!
5. The Lord will send His angels to deliver you from every danger and destruction!
6. You will see the manifestation of God’s power through angelic visitation!
7. Every door that has been locked against your destiny is opening now by divine assistance!
8. You are covered by the wings of heaven’s armies — no harm shall befall you!
9. The Lord will send angels to guide your steps and bring you into your inheritance!
10. Your life shall be a testimony of divine protection and supernatural help!
