by Caroline Kettner
Hebrews 1:5-14
5For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? 6And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” 7Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire.” 8But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. 9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” 10And, “In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like clothing; 12like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end.” 13But to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? 14Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
About 15 years ago my life completely changed. Instead of being able to get out of the house and go wherever I needed to go, I was homebound. Why? It was because of a mammography and a biopsy that I received the affirmation that I had an aggressive breast cancer. My immune system was already compromised by other issues but this meant I was even more vulnerable. Going to church was not possible while I was receiving chemotherapy and radiation. This was so difficult to accept. I really needed my church family to be there for me in this trying time.
Reading God’s Word daily in a book of devotions and readings based on the Bible were my constant companions. Journaling was also most helpful. However, I needed the human interaction. This is when the angels came into my life.
Just when I thought I was alone or had a question or worry a thoughtful angel sent me an angelic Teddy bear. Another time which made me smile, a CD to listen to during chemo infusions was sent to me by a loving friend. Emails with funny or encouraging messages would appear in the computer each day thanks to loving friends, angels.
God was always there for me, as was his Son, Jesus. One message that calmed my anxieties was from Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” This, too was shared with me by another angel. I thank God for sending us angels who are a most important part of our faith walk, especially during these trying times we are now experiencing. God promises to be faithful no matter where our journey takes us. He assure us in Isaiah that He will “…strengthen you… help you… and uphold you with my victorious… hand.”