My last lesson on angels and then I am done (I promise)

First off let me say that I am not at all offended that some people are not agreeing with me and I am glad that I can say that most everyone who has disagreed has at least done so in a respectful way. Thank you. It is actually through these conversations that people decide what they believe and I think that is cool. I may not agree with you but I do respect your right to have a mind of your own.

It seems to me that angels are something that are easy for people to believe in. They do good and provide comfort without the commitment. They make no demands. It is easy. I am not here to belittle anyone or to take anything away that provides you comfort. The reason I am pushing this issue is that in the last three years I have seen so many people putting all of their faith and trust in angels and that energy should be going into the ONLY one who can provide comfort, God. God is the one who sends the angels to comfort us. I guess I just don't want people mistaking the comfort that angels bring for the glory of God. Angels are in fact God's creation. It is my belief that it is inappropriate to allow the world to define what angels are and are not, the answer lies in the Bible. Yes my perspective comes from a Biblical view as someone stated, but that is where my truth comes from. I believe the Bible to be truth and because I believe truth to be universal, that is, what is true for me is true for everyone, I want to be sure I am clear on this. (you can argue with me all you want on that one but Jesus didn't just die for those who believe, he died for ALL of us so it is the truth for everyone)

In my mind when we put so much emphasis on angels and how wonderful they are we are taking the focus off of God. Our trust should always be in God, not angels. My goal here is not to take anyone's comfort away from them, it is merely to direct those who are hurting to a more solid rock on which to stand. The Great Comforter.

This quote comes from one of my favorite books written by a mom who lost two of her children to genetic disease, Nancy Guthrie in the One Year Book of Hope

"In a culture that considers talking about Jesus a little pushy and worshipping him, a bit extreme, an interest in angels is acceptable and even fashionable. Angels seem like a safe form of spirituality. People who want a spiritual placebo, are quick to bring their search for God to a dead end and search for angels instead. But what a tragedy if we worship the created instead of worshipping the Creator. Don't settle for sentimental and shallow spirituality of angel worship and miss out on the Glory of God."

She sums it up perfectly. I knew when I posted this that people would disagree. I had debated for a long time whether or not to do so, but then I realized that this is MY blog and MY story. I do hope to minister to those who are hurting and because of that I do not want them to rely on false comforts when there is something so much greater.

I believe in God with my whole heart and my whole soul. I believe HIS word to be the one and only truth, the only thing that matters. It is God who provides my comfort and it is God who brings the right people to me at the right times to comfort me. I have seen Him working in my life so clearly and it amazes me. I am still hurt and broken but knowing that God is omnipresent with his mighty arm gives me so much hope. I will worship Him with every breath I have in me and I will not bend the truth because it makes others feel good. This life is not about us. It is about Him. He deserves all of the glory. If you believe this to be truth you do not get to pick and choose which parts of the Bible are true and which are not. Truth is truth. I believe that Jesus died on that cross not only for my sins, but for the sins of every human on this earth! I believe that he desperately wants us to be in a relationship with him and receive all of the gifts he has to offer. My heart is literally on fire as I write these words. I have such a passion for Jesus and I just want those who are out there experiencing loss of any kind to know that our help comes not from angels, but from the one who created each of us and the angels. When you look to God for comfort, you WILL be comforted.

My views may not be what are popular, but I am excited that Jesus is at work in my life and in my heart and I will not allow this world to distract me from his truths. I invite each of you today to step outside of the box, let people think you are a "Jesus Freak", what the world thinks doesn't matter I assure you when you stand up for truth God will be pleased. Search for the answers yourself, don't just believe what culture accepts to be good and true. God will direct your path if you let him! He can provide a peace and a comfort for even the deepest hurt that surpasses all understanding. He can wash away our sins, he CAN make us whole again.

In short, Jesus ROCKS! He is the ultimate superhero, put your faith in him and don't be distracted by other things and he will accomplish mighty things in and through you!