That is a good question…let’s look at what the Bible says about this matter.
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 18:10
We must remember, first of all, to rightly divide the scripture (2 Timothy 2:15); and that means in this case to understand that the words that Jesus was speaking in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were spoken by the King of the Jews, to the Jews, about the Jews, during the time of the old testament.
The time of the new testament, which we live under today, began on the day of Pentecost, 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord, when the Holy Ghost was poured out and received by his disciples who were waiting in Jerusalem according to his commandment; and then Peter and the other apostles began to preach the way of salvation to all men everywhere:
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost…”
Acts 2:38
We can read about the day that the new testament began in Acts, chapter 2.
So, the words that Jesus spoke in Matthew 18:10 were not referring to all children in the world; but rather the children of Israel, for they were the chosen people of God.
What Jesus said here did not apply to the gentiles; for as he said himself:
“I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” (Matthew 15:24)
And again, it is written of him:
“Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.”
Romans 15:8
So, the children among the tribes of Israel had holy angels assigned to them, to watch over them and keep them, and of course Michael is the chief prince of that host of angels that guards the people of Israel (Daniel 10:13,21).
But now, being that Israel rejected their Messiah, and the gospel of the new testament is being preached to all people all over the world, the holy angels that protect the children are sent to keep those who shall be heirs of eternal life, as it is written:
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
(Hebrews 1:14)
This is why those who are of Jesus’ sheep cannot be killed in the womb, and are mightily protected even in their youth while they may be living in sin, before they are converted.
So, we conclude that the holy angels that guard the children of God are sent to protect and minister to those whom God knows are his, whom he hath chosen since before the world was; and will one day in this life be born again and obey the gospel of Jesus Christ, and serve him as his people…and yes, those angels are with God’s elect all of our lives.
But, those who are not chosen of God, do not have that angelic protection; and for that reason many of them perish in abortions, or in other terrible crimes that happen to children and youth.
And of course, the ones that are chosen of God (elect) are simply the ones that God knows will believe his word and serve him in righteousness, and the rest are those whom he knows will not; as it was with Jacob and Esau, for God said, “Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” (Romans 9:13)
For God knew the children before they were born, and before they had done any good or evil; and he knew that Jacob would serve him, and Esau would not.
Amen.
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Is there some way I can know if I’m an heir of eternal life/one of Jesus’ sheep?
I am convinced that I have two angels watching over me. One is gigantic and the other one is small. They manifested themselves to me while I was in the Army and recovering from a “call in the family” surgery in Walter Reed Army Hospital. I made a full recovery but was bewildered by what had happened. This bewilderment continued for years until one day when I was driving home from work. I had stopped at a local CVS pharmacy to get a flu shot. There was a line of people waiting to get the shot and I happened to strike up a conversation with the sweet little old lady standing behind me. For some reason I mentioned my two angels. The lady proceeded to explain to me that the gigantic angel was a protector, and the small one was a messenger. Also, that I should always listen to what the messenger says. I got my shot and then looked around the pharmacy to find the lady and thank her. No luck. Another incident occurred years after that, but it was during a vacation with my wife while in Spain.
Looking back over my life (I’m 74) I see that the two angels have always been with me. Are they with me because I am one of Jesus’ sheep?
Thanks.
Dear friend,
Thank you for your question, and I am happy to help you, as a minister of Jesus Christ.
Angels do of course exist, and the Bible says of them,
“But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
Hebrews 1:13,14
However, the woman behind you in line at the CVS pharmacy was not sent from God, and that which she told you should not be regarded.
The reason that I say this is twofold:
1. God has ordained that his gospel be preached by men, not by angels. You have need to believe and obey the gospel of Jesus Christ; and THEN you will be saved, and be able to inherit eternal life.
Here is that gospel, as it is written in the Holy Bible, and is not preached in the denominational churches today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLK5CdR0ojc
2. CVS is a pharmacy, and pharmacology is witchcraft. You were standing in line that day to take a poison shot that is damaging to your health, both physically and spiritually. If that woman were sent from God, she would have warned you to come away from that place, and trust in God instead of witchcraft. She would have preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to you so that you could be saved, instead of telling you to trust in angels.
We live in a world that is filled with many spiritual things; but not all things spiritual are good and right. That is why we have God’s word, the Holy Bible (KJV for English readers), so that we can learn of the truth and be made free (John 8:31,32).
Be encouraged to stay in God’s word, and be ready to be washed from all the lies that you were taught all your life in church (as we all have been).
If you have further questions, you are welcome to email me here:
thewordprophet1@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Clinton
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Praise the Lord! That is what we are here for…and may God continue to bless you as you seek him in his word.