So – I’m not really sure how much time I’ve ever spent thinking about angels, but I was challenged with a new thought the other day. I’m still not sure what I think about it, but thought that I’d throw it out there and see what feedback you might have…
Someone said, “Angels are not human.” (okay, I’m good with that so far) “They were created to serve God. To fly around the throne and worship singing ‘holy, holy, holy’ all day long and to serve as messengers or helpers. Right now, they are above us, but later they will be below us. They are just another created thing and not particularly special.” This is a paraphrase, but the person insinuated that angels are just another object to be used by God. Now, I understand that angels may not be blessed with “souls” and therefore are different than humans, I’m not sure how I feel about the person’s disregarding angels as part of the created order. That they are simply to be used by God like we use cars, computers, Kleenex. I felt that the person might then take that attitude toward other created stuff. Doesn’t God care for all of creation? Isn’t there a deep love that God has for creation and we are also supposed to care for it?
Any help on this would be appreciated.
Posted by Heather Voss at May 14, 2004 09:42 AMGenesis suggests angels had trouble being pawns. But they are God's messengers, God' servants, stand in constant praise of God.
It's supposed to be an honor...not a choice.