NO ANGELS UNEMPLOYED
I had a $20 tip in my pocket for my gun instructor, but
when I went to take it out to give to him, it was gone! I dug in my pocket and
felt all around, but it wasn’t there, so I felt around in my other pocket—empty
except for my keys. So, I went back to the first pocket and dug around several
more times, even in the small pocket inside the bigger one—nothing! I glanced
at the floor and didn’t see it, so I got another $20 out and gave it to him.
Then when I got in the car to go home, I looked around
the seat and the floor, again with no success!
So, when I got home, I prayed and told the angels I would
like them to find the $20 and bring it to me.
Today I put the same pants
on, and after doing errands, I went to take the pants off and there was a
little crunching sound in my pocket. I pulled out the $20! The angels had
transported it from wherever it was, back into my pocket. And just to show me
it was them, the $20 had one corner turned down, like I sometimes do when I don’t
have a bookmark and want to remember what page I’m on.
That turned-down edge made
me smile. If you didn’t know it, angels aren’t always super serious. They can
pull a few funnies at times too!
I know of three other
believers who’ve had angels bring them items they “lost,” so I believed they’d
do it for me too.
A very important promise
from God’s word about what angels do is in Psalm 103: It says:
“Bless the Lord, ye his
angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the
voice of his word.” Well, the voice of his word certainly includes the verses
of the Bible. So if I am speaking the Bible with believing in my heart, I speak
the voice of God’s word.
I prayed Matthew 21:22 “And
all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
And I followed it with Luke 1:38: “Be it unto me according to thy word.” “So,
angels, there are the scriptures—the voice of his word—go do your job and bring
back my $20, in Jesus’ name.” I believe and I receive.
And the angels did it in
just one day! We are told in Hebrews that angels are supposed to minister for
us. “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth the minister for them who
shall be heirs of salvation.” Well, that includes us!
I like to think that no angels
need to be unemployed. Let’s give the angels an opportunity to get up off the
bench and do the job they love to do—going out on the “voice of his word” to
minister for God’s children.
Getting my $20 back with a
fold in the corner was awesome! God’s love for us is so beyond awesome, and
there are so many wonderful ways He shows it.
Love, Carolyn
I have published two Spiritual Life Workbooks and am
working on number three. They are designed to help Christians grow in spiritual
understanding and practical application. These books are packed with 52 short
true narratives (one for each week of a year) to inspire and enhance your
spiritual growth.
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