Angels in Scripture At-A-Glance
Angels in Scripture At-A-Glance.
“Bless the Lord, you His angels, mighty in strength, who perform His word, obeying the voice of His word. Bless the Lord, all you hosts, you who serve Him, doing His will.” (Psalm 103:20-21).
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones performed by The Riverside Choir | November 7, 2021
Heavenly messengers, swift in flight. Warrior watchmen full of light and fueled by the Holy Spirit. Freely choosing God’s will over your own, rejecting the call of Lucifer. Every second of every minute of every day surrounding God in the Throne Room and reverently worshipping Him in smoke and fire. Handmade before creation, built by Him to last through the end of time. Stationed east of Eden, guarding the Tree of Life until Paradise is opened and the Tree is available for all. Exuberant in full-throated song, and glad to bear the Good News to earth. Eager in obedience, content to run earthly errands for the King. Wise in God’s wisdom, articulate in speaking forth the mind of God. Ambassadors from the Palace, and nobody’s fools. Fearsome and fierce in mid-air battle. Supremely intelligent but unaware of God’s final plans. Curious but not impatient about God’s mysteries kept hidden. Trusting spirits continually reporting for duty. Sober and calm with earth-shattering announcements.
Come Gabriel and Blow Your Horn (feat. Reese Dickerson)
Guarding the vulnerable sheep in the Shepherd’s fold. Servant-watchmen always alert, focused, single-minded. Warrior Michael, “Who is like God,” in combat with demonic spirits in the heavenly realm, protecting God’s Chosen. Wordsmith Gabriel, “God Almighty is my strength,” entrusted with messages that change the world, appearing to Daniel, to Zechariah, and to mother Mary. Rescuer Raphael, “God has healed,” the heavenly physician dispatched from the Divine Healer, who stirred the pool of Bethesda and cares for the saints. Operatic angels, filling the sky with heavenly melodies and harmonies for The Birth Announcement. Trustworthy angels, warning father Joseph in his dreams, guiding the Magi, directing Cornelius in his prayers. Ministering angels, accompanying Jacob back to Canaan, encouraging Paul in a sea storm. Blow that heavenly trumpet on that triumphant day, Gabriel, joining with all the other holy ones, collecting all the lovers of the Lord from one corner of the earth to the other. And then enjoy your reaping time with the Judge at your side, sharing in that glorious and dreadful Day.
Hark Hark My Soul | Frederick William Faber | Hymn | Harmony Of A Decade
Utterly unique Angel of Yahweh, flitting in and out of the Word before the New Covenant even begins, watching over the Chosen People… caring for Hagar and Ishmael; staying Abraham’s knife on Isaac’s altar; striving with Jacob all night; joining the three young men in the furnace of affliction; journeying with the Father’s people throughout the wilderness; halting Balaam in his tracks with the donkey; giving marching orders to Joshua in the Promised Land, to Gideon in the land of Midian, to David everywhere he went into battle; feeding Elijah on the run from Jezebel; disappearing in the heavenly fire in front of Samson’s parents; encamping completely around those who revere the Name of the Holy One. The Angel of the Lord Yahweh, standing tall in the midst of all the angels of God. The Angel of Yahweh, the divine Servant in the midst of the countless servants of the Almighty.
Jimmy Lee Henry – Gabriel Blow Your Horn – J-Sound 45 (WV)
Who were the most envied angels… those who were granted the joy and honor of ministering to Jesus. It doesn’t get better than announcing His mother’s conception, singing about His birth, keeping Him safe through a lot of perilous danger as a baby, caring for Him on the Mount of Temptation, accompanying Him wherever He traveled on His mission, drying His tears of despair in Gethsemane, rejoicing in His Resurrection at the tomb, pointing to heaven during His Ascension. How did the Lord God choose those angels who would have the delightful duty of ministering to the purest, sweetest and best of men? Did the angels waiting for orders draw straws? All the myriads of angels would have gladly volunteered for the job of staying close to Jesus. Did God have a difficult time choosing?