Angels in Action

"Angel" by our nine-year-old grandgirl

"...In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with eyes, front and back...Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty - the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.'" (Rev. 4:6-8)

Our nine-year-old grandgirl is quite the budding artist. A unique feature about her drawings is that they often portray action. (Notice the "movement" of her angel's hands and skirt in the sketch above.)

In Scripture, I've yet to find an angel floating around on a cloud doing nothing. The Bible book of Hebrews describes them as servant spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. 

In  Old Testament Daniel, angel Michael wars against the prince of Persia. In the gospel of Luke, angel Gabriel announces the coming Messiah. In Revelation, myriads of myriad, and thousands upon thousands of angels lift their voices in worship to Jesus, the King of kings:

"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive

power and riches and wisdom and might and honor

and glory and blessing!"

Let's learn a lesson from the angels, beloved. Don't be idol. Jump into action. Care for people and praise Jesus, the everlasting Prince of Peace.