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Have you ever been on a train, subway or bus when two soldiers got on? Immediately, you feel safer; you just kind of breathe a sigh of relief. There are a few things you know instinctively when you see them. You know they are warriors, well-trained in the art of war. You know they will not hesitate to protect the people if there is any kind of problem. You also know they will lay their lives down willingly to defend each person from any kind of attack.

They are a good visual for us, making us feel safer. We can see them and even touch them if we are close enough. It’s different from angelic warriors, sent to protect us. We pray and ask God to send His angels to guard us, but we are unable to see them or touch them. Are they just as real as the human soldiers we see? Are they as strong and powerful? Indeed, they are.Image by Stefan Keller. Courtesy of Pixabay.

In Scripture, we read example after example where God sent His angels to protect and defend people, cities and nations from attack. These spiritual beings are not the cute cherubs we see portrayed in art. They are warriors, well able to protect those they watch over. We can be confident when we ask God to send His holy angels to help us that He will do just that. You can count on it.

There is an enlightening story in Scripture. The king of Syria sent his army to Dothan to capture the prophet Elisha. When Elisha’s servant got up in the morning, he was afraid when he saw the Syrian army surrounding the city. He asked Elisha what they should do. Elisha answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Elisha then prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. AND BEHOLD, THE MOUNTAIN WAS FULL OF HORSES AND CHARIOTS OF FIRE ALL AROUND ELISHA. 2 Kings 6: 16-17

Remember: Just because you cannot see something does not mean it is not real. Have faith. You will be surprised by what God will do for you!