Proclaiming Protection

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. (Psalm 103:20)

The Hebrew word for voice in Psalm 103:20 is proclamation. This verse tells us of the strength of angels, who diligently carry out God's commands and heed the voice of His Word. Angels excel in strength and are always ready to act whenever God's Word is proclaimed. They are always listening for the declaration of God's truth, including the name of Jesus. Think about it this way: as you go about your daily routine, angels stand by your side, ready to fulfill their assignments. All they need is your mouth to declare the name of Jesus and speak God’s Word. What are you saying?

Whether you're brewing your morning coffee or navigating life's challenges, they are there, awaiting your command through the spoken Word. But they can’t get anything done if you aren’t in control of the words you say. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” So, you’ve got to take your words seriously. What you say will change your life, either for the better or for worse.

Instead of complaining and comparing and magnifying the problem with your words, shift your focus to God's promises and your authority in Christ. Speak words of faith and victory, declaring the defeat of the enemy in Jesus' name.

Every time you use the authority of Jesus and speak the Word with boldness, you make direct assaults against the kingdom of darkness. Put your angels to work and demand the victory that you have in faith. With faith-filled declarations releasing God's Word into the atmosphere, we can unleash the power of heaven to work on our behalf, knowing that angels stand ready to heed the voice of His Word and execute His will.

Practical Application

Remind yourself throughout the day that there are angelic forces assigned to your life. They are waiting to be dispatched to help you. What words are you allowing out of your mouth today? Do they support your angels?

Matthew 13:49; Joel 2:11

Unemployed Angels

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. (Psalm 91:1-13)

God has given you angelic protection. They are assigned to your life and your purpose. The problem is most Christians walk around with unemployed angels. They are in place and they are ready, but because Christians don’t understand their role or the authority we have as believers, the angels stand around, perfectly powerful, but bored.

Angels have strategies and plans to deliver you from any and all the tricks and traps of the enemy, both seen or unseen. It doesn’t matter what is happening in the world around you. When you use your divine protection, no calamity will break you.

Angels guard our feet to keep us from tripping. They assist us in destroying demonic influences and powers in a location. Walk confidently today in the assurance that God has assigned angels to you, knowing they are ever vigilant, ready to intervene on your behalf and to help fulfill God’s plan for your life.

Practical Application

When you are worried or don’t feel safe, declare out loud your thankfulness for angelic protection. Command your angels to protect you and remind yourself of the powerful spiritual help God has assigned to your life.

Psalm 32:7; Psalm 61:3

People Problems

Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? (1 Corinthians 6:1-5)

When two or more people come together, there are bound to be problems, issues, and contention. In 1 Corinthians 6:1-5, Paul addressed how we should handle disputes between believers. He told the Corinthian church they should not be taking their legal matters before secular courts to sue a fellow believer. The resolution of their conflict can and should happen in the church. After all, why should Christians air their dirty laundry in the public for all to see? Why would you trust a secular judge over a godly pastor?

Paul explained that as saints, we will one day judge angels. If believers are entrusted with such a weighty responsibility in the future, then surely, we can handle small or large disputes among ourselves.

As members of the body of Christ, we are called to uphold the principles of God’s Word. When conflicts arise, we should go directly to the person and strive for restoration and peace. If that doesn’t happen, we should seek help from those within our local body of believers. Our actions in this life have eternal significance.

Disputes will happen. You cannot stop that. However, we can choose to deal with those tension filled moments with wisdom, grace, and a commitment to uphold the values of God's kingdom.

Practical Application

Don’t allow a suffered wrong to fester in your emotions and thoughts. When something happens between you and another believer, be brave enough to bring it up, work it out and, if necessary, involve the church in helping through the moment.

Matthew 18:15; Daniel 7:22