Angels are the subject of considerable speculation,
popular misconception and plenty of mythology. This Sunday we teach the truth
of God’s angelic host who are working behind the scenes to fight for Christians
and protect us from the forces of Satan, the great and ancient dragon.
The best way to think of what is going on all around
us is to consider what happens when an infant’s father goes off to war. All
about there is raging conflict, yet the child innocently and happily remains
unaware of it. And so with us, while we certainly do have glimpses of the
ongoing struggle between good and evil angels, for the most part, we are
unaware of the cosmic struggle that is ongoing until the end of days, when
Christ returns. And so, on this festival day, we praise and thank God, joining
with all the angels, in adoring Him and giving Him glory.
We pray that you will join us for worship this Sunday
at Epiphany as we thank God for all His angels sent to serve us, minister to us
and protect us.