[The Mayor]

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The Armies Of God
February 7, 2011

When our granddaughter Julia was very small, we took her on a driving trip over an Idaho mountain road. Afterward, she and her Nana were having a conversation about the “adventure.” “I don’t worry because I think Papa has a guardian angel,” Nana said. “I think he must have a team of guardian angels!” Julia replied.

The mission of angels is to protect and serve the children of God (Heb. 1:13-14). The psalmist said, “The chariots of God are . . . thousands of thousands; the Lord is among them” (Ps. 68:17). God is the “Lord of hosts,” which means “armies.” The angels are the Lord’s army.

In 2 Kings we read about Elisha and his servant who were surrounded by the Syrian army. Elisha’s servant cried out, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” Elisha replied, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes and he saw that “the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around” (6:15-17). The Lord’s army was at hand!

Even though we cannot see them with our natural eyes, we can rest in the confidence that the Lord of Hosts is constantly watching over us and He has an invisible army at His bidding to send where He pleases.

What ready help the Father gives
To struggling saints below!
He sends His heavenly ministers
To thwart our ancient foe. —D. De Haan

The angels of God protect the people of God
as they do the work of God.

Read: 2 Kings 6:8-17

He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. —Psalm 91:11

Bible in a year:
Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:1-28

[MEG33]

Comforting words, Rus..Thank you for starting our day off right.

[WayzataJOHNN]

A wonderful message this morning, Mayor, thanks for the daily lift of spirit and heart.

[MEG33]

Happy Monday Everyone!

The sun is shining...May it shine on you, too.

[jaycee]

Thank you for this great message. I know I have angels watching over me or some days I wouldn’t make it. We all humbly thank you for providing us with the food for our soul.

I hope your snow leaves soon and sunshine will surround you!

[Dubya]

What beautiful pictures on Amy’s Place.

[geologist]

God's ways are beyond our understanding, and beyond our knowing. Many is the time I have blessed God and his Angel for helping me not to fall, or if I did, it was without serious effect. A few days ago I swallowed a pill that lodged in my throat. I could breathe but it hurt and it wouldn't go down. It was scary, ... what if it moved and I couldn't breathe? I PRAYED FOR JESUS TO HELP ME ... HE DID.

This was a supposed soft gel fish oil supplement ... hence I have decided to chew them. They are literally as hard as a rock. Guess I will go to liquid form.

The incident caused a few minutes of near imminent danger. Through God's help I survived. We forget how easy it is for our life to be threatened.

Count our many blessings ...