Angels were active in Jesus’ ministry, and they appear ministering to Him in all four Gospels to sustain Him, strengthen Him, and serve Him in many ways.
When Jesus was in the wilderness being tempted by the devil, and after the final temptation He said, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. Matthew 4:10-11
When Jesus was in the Garden praying to the Father, saying,, “if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.” Luke 22:42-43
When Mary Magdeline went to the tomb where they had lain Jesus’ body, “…Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain” John 20:11-12. Angels were there at His grave guarding His body.
Finally, when Jesus walked on the water out to where the disciples were fighting against the contrary winds, they saw Him and, “they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water?’ So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.But when he saw [e]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.” Matthew 14: 26-32
I’ve never heard an explanation for Jesus walking on the water that ever sat right with me. Then, I was reading Psalms 18 one day, in verses 10; 16-17 it says, “He flew upon the wings of the wind…” He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy…” As we have been studying the ministry of angels this month, we have seen how the angels covered Him with their feathers when Jesus was under attack, saying He walked through the midst of those who were trying to stone Him or push Him off a cliff; and Psalms 18 tells us that He flew upon the wings of the wind. I believe Jesus was being supported by angels on the sea that night!
We know this; that Jesus is our example, and whatever provisions were available to Jesus – are also available to us. So, whether we are in agony of soul, or we are being tempted, persecuted or threatened, angels are available to us. “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Hebrews 1:14
With Love,
Pastor Tom
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