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Do the angels have anything to do with our lives right now?

A lthough they are largely unseen, angels are con stantly at work on our behalf. The Bible calls them “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14). Scripture documents angelic visitations—times when they did become visible—saying they appeared with glo rious radiance, being recognized immediately as angelic beings. At other times, however, they were not recognized as angels because they appeared in human form. The Bible says that “some people have entertained [or welcomed] angels without knowing it” (Hebrews 13:2). The great comfort in knowing that angels minister to believers in Christ is that God Himself sends them to us. “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalm 91:11). This is a fur ther manifestation of His constant presence, assuring us

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