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Watch for the Angels in Your Life

This classic devotion from Daily Guideposts shares insight on how to recognize heavenly messengers.

Famous painting an angel playing an instrument by Melozzo da Forli.
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And when we cried unto the Lord, He heard our voice, and sent an angel…—Numbers 20:16

When I was very young, I was enchanted by angels: Michael with his great wings and flaming sword … pastel-winged Gabriel standing in the presence of the Lord … my guardian angel … heavenly hosts. Everywhere I went I listened expectantly, and sometimes I even heard the rustle of wings.

Then I grew up. I forgot all about angels—until one day recently. I was expecting a beloved friend to visit. My yard was not fit to receive anyone. Somehow, in the press of other work, I hadn’t noticed that the hedge had become a forest, the weeds were in full bloom, the lawn was a full-fledged meadow. Ruefully I sighed, “Well, I can cook, Lord, but I’ll have to leave the gardening to You.”

That afternoon a courteous youth and his father appeared at my door. They were looking for a yard to “do.” And they “did” mine—to perfection. I took their phone number and later called it, hoping to thank them. There was no answer.

“Well,” I surprised myself by thinking, “maybe angels don’t answer phones!” And I never saw nor heard from the pair again.

Now I try to be more expectant, watching for the “angels” who pass through my daily life. And I’m content to accept them as such—without wings, without questions, but with a heart full of thanksgiving.

Lord, let me recognize Your messengers as I meet them here, there, everywhere.

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