“Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand.” (Rev. 5:11 NIV)
When I was in Vietnam—before I was born again—I often arrived at places just after they had been attacked and left places just before they were attacked. I was shot at many times and could hear bullets whiz past my ears. I had mortars explode so close to me that I was knocked off my feet, yet I was never hit.
Later, after I returned home, I discovered that a pastor had prayed for me every day at his family’s dinner table: “Lord, please watch over Mike and keep him safe from harm.” I truly believe God heard those prayers and sent angels to protect me. Not long after I came home, I became a follower of Jesus—and in time, I did indeed inherit salvation.
Angels are everywhere
“But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly.” (Heb. 12:22)
The Bible makes it clear that God’s angels are not rare or distant. They are numerous, active, and present in God’s work.
You can’t always see them, but they are still there
When Elisha’s servant saw the enemy army surrounding them, he was terrified. But Elisha could see what his servant could not—God’s protection.
“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.” (2 Kings 6:17)
Sometimes you see them without realizing it
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2)
Angels are God’s messengers
“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John.” (Luke 1:13)
Angels are sent to help God’s people
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” (Psalm 34:7)
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Heb. 1:14)
Angels carry out God’s Word
“Bless the LORD, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word.” )Psalm 103:20)
Therefore
Even when you cannot see what God is doing, you are never unprotected. God is able to send His angels to guard, guide, and deliver you according to His perfect will and timing. Heaven is actively at work on your behalf—often in ways you will never know until eternity.
“For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:11)
