There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. (Luke 16:19-23)
When the Bible uses the phrase a certain man, it means that Jesus wasn’t telling an illustrative parable. He was talking about an actual person in an actual situation. This certain man was very rich. He spent his life in luxury and abundance while never even considering how he could help poor Lazarus, a destitute beggar who must have lived nearby. Eventually, both men died. Angels carried Lazarus to Abraham's bosom, or paradise, while the rich man found himself tormented in hell.
I want to highlight the fact that, as believers, we can take comfort in knowing that God's angels are actively involved in our lives, serving as guardians and guides. Even when those who have the means and ability to support do not do so, you’ve got angels on your side. They are agents of God’s will, always looking to see how they can operate on your behalf.
At the end of your life on earth, your assigned angel will bring you to heaven; they can even intervene to make the move from earth to heaven a little easier. Sometimes, just before a fatal accident, an angel will snatch the spirit of the person they are assigned to before the crash happens. The people see the aftermath of a disfigured and gruesome body, but the believer didn’t suffer. They were escorted into glory.
Practical Application
Thank God for His angelic protection. When you notice an accident happen on the road ahead of you, or you’re able to avoid problems at home or on the job, don’t consider it good luck. Thank God for angelic protection.