God has commissioned His angels to guide events for the benefit of the elect. For example, when Abraham was seeking a wife for his son Isaac, he told his servant that God would send His angel to guide and prosper the servant's way, leading to the successful union with Rebecca. God has also commissioned His angels to provide for us, especially in times of need. An angel provided food and water to Elijah while he was escaping into the wilderness, sustaining him for his journey. Furthermore, God has commissioned His angels to protect us. This protection is not automatic but is given to those who are loyal and obedient to God. Psalm 91 indicates that God's angels will bear us up in their hands, preventing harm and ensuring our safety. Daniel's experience in the lions' den shows that God sends His angels to protect those who are innocent and respectful of authority. God has commissioned His angels to deliver us from danger. The example of Peter's miraculous release from prison by an angel demonstrates this function. Despite being heavily guarded, an angel led Peter out of prison, illustrating the angels' role in rescuing God's people. Additionally, God has commissioned His angels to comfort us. In the case of Paul during a storm at sea, an angel reassured him, providing comfort and guidance. Lastly, God has commissioned His angels for a future gathering of the elect at Christ's return, as mentioned in Matthew 24:29-31. This gathering will be a significant event facilitated by the holy angels under God's direction.

God's holy angels, powerful and obedient beings, serve as ministering spirits to the elect, carrying out His will with purpose and faithfulness. They have no authority apart from God, as Christ holds all power in heaven and on earth. These angels guide events for the benefit of the elect, as seen when God sent an angel to ensure success in finding a wife for Isaac. They provide for those in need, such as when an angel brought food and water to Elijah in the wilderness, sustaining him for a long journey. Angels also offer comfort, as when an angel reassured Paul during a tempest at sea, affirming that he and his companions would survive to fulfill God's plan. They protect and deliver the faithful, encamping around those who revere God, as David wrote, and guarding Daniel in the lions' den due to his innocence and respect for authority. In New Covenant times, an angel delivered Peter from prison under God's direction. Additionally, angels will gather the elect to Christ at His return, fulfilling specific duties with the sound of a trumpet. These loyal servants of God help the elect attain salvation, demonstrating dedication despite the greater potential of God's future sons.

Angelic intervention plays a significant role in the narrative. The archangel Gabriel is sent to Daniel to impart skill and understanding, as mentioned in Daniel 9:22-23. Gabriel's arrival is delayed by a struggle with the prince of the Persian kingdom, a powerful evil spirit, for three weeks. This conflict is resolved with the help of Michael, another archangel, who is identified as Israel's prince and protector. This intervention by Michael allows Gabriel to finally reach Daniel and deliver God's message. The angelic beings are depicted as powerful entities involved in spiritual warfare, protecting God's people and ensuring the delivery of divine messages despite opposition from evil forces.

The spirit world, often termed the angelic world, exists beyond human perception, yet angels play a significant role in God's plan. Angels, as spirit beings, are lesser than God in every way, possessing power and strength far greater than humans but limited compared to their Creator. Their responsibilities include serving God by ministering to His elect, assisting in the journey toward salvation. They are described as watchers, always vigilant and guarding sacred places or individuals as directed by God. Scripture reveals instances of angelic intervention where these beings act under God's command to protect or deliver. In Genesis 19, angels were sent to rescue Lot and his family from Sodom. During Hezekiah's time, an angel was dispatched to Jerusalem to strike down the besieging Assyrians, as recorded in II Kings and II Chronicles. Angels also comforted Jesus in Gethsemane before His arrest and rolled away the stone from His tomb. Additionally, an angel freed Peter from prison, demonstrating their role in executing God's will through direct action. A personal account illustrates this protective role when two ministers, during a church visit, faced a threatening situation. As tension escalated, a fit man appeared suddenly, restraining the aggressor and allowing the ministers to escape unharmed. This intervention was believed to be an angel sent by God to ensure their safety, underscoring the biblical role of angels as servants who care for God's elect. Angels are not merely messengers but emissaries on special missions, engaging in various tasks beyond communication. In the book of Revelation, they are depicted blowing trumpets, sending plagues, and making announcements, showing their active involvement in divine plans. Their service is oriented toward supporting God's purpose, often protecting or guiding those He has chosen, affirming their role as fellow servants in the pursuit of salvation.

This message examines the mysterious, yet pivotal biblical figure known as the Angel of the Lord, conclusively affirming that this Being is none other than the pre-incarnate Christ who appears at critical moments in Israel's history to reveal God's plan, deliver instructions, make promises, and forcefully move events toward their fulfillment. God's people are encouraged to develop a broader and deeper understanding of the spirit world, living above-the-sun, engaging with the unseen eternal realm by perceiving spiritually. Some of the key biblical episodes in which the Angel of the Lord are recorded are Hagar's flight (Genesis 16), Isaac's near-sacrifice (Genesis 22), Moses's encounter with the burning bush (Exodus 3), and Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the Lord's army (Joshua 5), demonstrating the Angel of the Lord acting with divine authority, accepting worship, speaking in the first person of God, orchestrating the fulfillment of His sovereign will. In every one of these appearances, the Angel of the Lord reveals elements of God's character: holiness, omniscience, mercy, faithfulness, and justice, modeling God's personal involvement in the lives of His people. Like Joshua, God's chosen saints should not question whose side He is on, but whether we are on His side, submitting, obeying, and trusting Christ to lead us into His Kingdom, fighting our battles, and ensuring victory providing we remain faithful. Like Joshua, we must take off our sandals, submit to the Holy Commander, choosing His side, doing His will, and He will lead us into inheriting the kingdom of God.