Accompanied by Angels
Chapter
17—Accompanied by Angels
Ministry of Holy Angels—We need to
understand better than we do the mission of the angels. It would be
well to remember that every true child of God has the co-operation of heavenly
beings. Invisible armies of light and power attend the meek and lowly
ones who believe and claim the promises of God. Cherubim and seraphim, and
angels that excel in strength, stand at God’s right hand, “All
ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of
salvation.”—The Acts of the Apostles, 154 (1911). {CM 110.1}
Thousands of Angels—In working for
perishing souls you have the companionship of angels. Thousands upon
thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand angels are waiting to co-operate
with members of our churches in communicating the light that God has generously
given, that a people may be prepared for the coming of Christ.—Testimonies
for the Church 9:129 (1909). {CM 110.2}
They Are Ever Near—Those who labor for
the good of others are working in union with the heavenly angels. They have their
constant companionship, their unceasing ministry. Angels of light
and power are ever near to protect, to comfort, to heal, to instruct, to
inspire. The highest education, the truest culture, and the most exalted
service possible to human beings in this world are theirs.—Testimonies
for the Church 6:307, 308 (1900). {CM 110.3}
Sent to Help Us—Nothing is apparently more helpless, yet really more
invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness and relies wholly on the
merits of the Saviour. God would send every angel in heaven to the aid of such
a one, rather than allow him to be overcome.—Testimonies for the Church 7:17 (1902). {CM 111.1}
Our canvassers are having marked success. And why should they
not? The heavenly angels are working with them. Hundreds of those who believe
the truth will, if they keep their hearts humble, do a good work, in the
companionship of heavenly angels. God will use those who humble the heart
before him, and sanctify themselves in faith and humility, following the
example of the Great Teacher, and speaking words that will enlighten those not
of our faith. We are to work patiently and disinterestedly, as the servants of
the Lord, opening the Scriptures to others.—Letter 102, 1910. {CM 111.2}
Angels Give Words—Much responsibility
rests upon the canvasser. He should go to his work prepared to explain the
Scriptures. If he puts his trust in the Lord as he travels from place to place,
angels of God will be round about him, giving him words to speak that will
bring light and hope and courage to many souls.—Testimonies for the Church
6:314 (1900). {CM 111.3}
They Come to Soften Hearts—God will impress those whose hearts
are open to truth, and who are longing for guidance. He will say to
His human agent, “Speak to this one or to that one of
the love of Jesus.” No sooner is the name of Jesus mentioned in love and
tenderness than angels of God draw near, to soften and subdue the heart.—Manual for
Canvassers, 37 (1902). {CM 111.4}
They Give Instruction—Every canvasser
has positive and constant need of the angelic ministration; for he has an
important work to do, a work that he cannot do in his own strength. Those who are
born again, who are willing to be guided by the Holy Spirit, doing in Christ’s
way that which they can do, those who will work as if they could see the
heavenly universe watching them, will be accompanied and instructed by holy
angels, who will go before them to the dwellings of the people, preparing the
way for them. Such help is far above all the advantages which expensive
embellishments are supposed to give. {CM
112.1}
They Give Success—When men realize the
times in which we are living, they will work as in the sight of heaven. The
canvasser will handle those books that bring light and strength to the soul. He
will drink in the spirit of those books and will put his whole soul into the
work of presenting them to the people. His strength, his courage, his success,
will depend on how fully the truth presented in the books is woven into his own
experience and developed in his character. When his own life is thus molded, he
can go forward, representing to others the sacred truth he is handling. Imbued with the
Spirit of God he will gain a deep, rich experience, and heavenly angels will
give him success in the work.—Testimonies for the Church 6:319, 320 (1900). {CM 112.2}
Jesus and holy angels will give success to the efforts of
intelligent, God-fearing men who do all in their power to save souls. Quietly,
modestly, with a heart overflowing with love, let them
seek to win minds to investigate the truth, engaging in Bible readings when
they can. By so doing they will be sowing the seed of truth beside all waters,
showing forth the praises of Him who hath called them out of darkness into His
marvelous light. Those who are doing this work from right motives are doing an
important work of ministering. They will manifest no feeble, undecided character. Their minds
are enlarging, their manners are becoming more
refined. They should place no bounds to their improvement, but every day be
better fitted to do good work.—Testimonies for the Church 5:403 (1885). {CM 113.1}