The angel commanded the apostles to go do what he couldn’t do – speak “all the words of this Life.”

There’s at least one critical thing angels cannot and will not do, which is witness to the saving grace of Jesus in their own lives.Īngels testify to the glory and creation of God, but God has called you and me to bear witness to the grace of God. But it’s important to note that despite all their astonishing attributes, not everything is theirs to do. They’re not cuddly cherubs, but glorious creations called to worship and war in the power of Almighty God. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.'Īngels are mighty spirit beings who command attention. My God sent his angel to shut the lions' mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. ) and even closed the mouths of lions ( Daniel 6:22 Close Daniel 6:22 The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, 'Quick! Get up!' And the chains fell off his wrists. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of the Lord stood before Peter. ) removed thick chains ( Acts 12:7 Close Acts 12:7

Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. In other biblical accounts, they rolled back a heavy stone ( Matthew 28:2 Close Matthew 28:2 It’s like the walls of that prison were made of butter, not brick. 20).Īngels are so powerful they can burst through man-made barriers with no effort whatsoever. The angel told them, “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life” (v. One night as the apostles sat on a cold prison floor, an angel swung open the door to the jail and “brought them out” ( Acts 5:19 Close Acts 5:19īut an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. There’s one scene in the book of Acts that has always fascinated me because it showcases both the power and the limitations of angels.

Angels by Jack Graham