My Angel

 

Pericope: Luke 1: 26- 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Sermon Title: Virtual Christmas Pt 1 My Angel

Point 1. Angels aint new. Angels at the gate of Eden Gen. 3: 24 After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.

We first see them guarding the gates of the Garden of Eden preventing Adam and Eve reentry  Gen. 3:24  Angels appeared to Abraham Genesis 18:2  Angel walked the streets of Sodom and Gomorrah  Gen. 19:17  Angels appeared to Jacob ascending and descending on Jacob’s ladder Gen. 28:10 Jacob wrestled with the angel of God all night Gen 32:22 Angels looking over the ark of the covenant.  Ex. 25:20  Death angels Passover Egypt Ex. 12:25  David had to fend off death angels that were going to wipe out Israel 2 Sam 24:16  Angels fed Elijah 1 Kings 19 and Sampson Judges 14  Seraphim angels worship God at all times. Isaiah 6:2-3 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;    the whole earth is full of his glory.”  Warring angels stand ready to do battle Psalms 91:1, 11-12 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a] For he will command his angels concerning you    to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you up in their hands,  so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  Arch Angels stand in the presence of the Lord. An Angel stood in the way of the Prophet Balaam’s donkey to prevent him from prophesying  Numbers 22:23

Angels protect us.  Luke 4:9-11 9 The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. 10 For it is written:  “‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; 11 they will lift you up in their hands,  so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’]”  Inspire us Luke 1:28 and angels are forever present. 

Point 2. Angels carry out pronouncements. Luke 1: 26-30 26… angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Rev. 2: 1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write:

These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits[b] of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:

These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:

 

These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 18 “To the angel of the church in Thyatira write:

These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “To the angel of the church in Sardis write:

These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits[b] of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write:

These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.

Luke 1:38 - 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.

Point 3. Angels bring clarification. Matt 1: 20-21  20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

Luke 1:12, 18-20 - 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” 19 The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. 20 And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.” 

Life Application:

1)  Employ your Angels

2)  Deploy

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