Angelic Anticipation

Angelic Anticipation
Luke 2:1-20

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled“
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem“
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!”

Angels

• I Peter 1:8-12
  • Angels fascinated with God’s plan unfolding, eagerly watching!
    
• Hebrews 1:14 “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”

Angels are the dispensers and administrators of the Divine beneficence toward us. --- John Calvin
An angel is a spiritual creature, without a body, created by God for the service of Christendom and the church.” --- Martin Luther

• There are about 300 biblical references to God having angels at His command.
  
• There is a spiritual dimension that is unknown to most but revealed to God’s people.
  
• Many angelic manifestations are misunderstood by those who do not believe in them.

5 Blessings of this reality:

• A greater faith in God’s provision & pre-creation culture.
  
• A greater faith in God’s providential care.
  
• It teaches us humility.
  
• It helps us in the struggle against sin.
  
• It enlarges our concept of the dignity of our own being.