Did you see that Angel?
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” (Heb. 13:2)
Maybe not what you think
Most people picture angels as beautiful women with long flowing robes, halos, harps, and wings. But the Bible has a very different description of them. There isn’t a single example of them being a winged female. Angels are beings that God made to serve Him in many different capacities.
According to the passage at top it’s possible to see an Angel and not know it because they can blend in.
I don’t know if I ever saw an Angel, but maybe
Let me explain. A few months ago I started a brand new ministry to represent Christ within the automotive recycling industry. I wasn’t sure if this new venture was what I should be doing and was there to test the waters, so to speak. It involved traveling to the same industry conventions I had previously gone to in a business capacity for many years. I was at a large industry trade show in Dallas Texas and felt a bit nervous and uncertain as I stood there greeting people and handing out gospel tracts. I recognized many familiar faces as industry friends, past clients, and colleagues, walked by. I looked up to see a man standing a few feet away smiling at me. I smiled back and said hello and he said, “You are doing a good thing here.” I said, “Thank you, that’s very nice of you to say!” He stood there for a few moments then turned to leave. I don’t know why I was compelled to do this, but I said, “Excuse me, but are you an Angel?”And he turned and smiled broadly at me once again and said, “Yes, I am.” And then he disappeared into the crowd. I never saw him again. I don’t know if he actually was an Angel, but what he had said to me about doing a good thing was very encouraging and confirming. And it was exactly what I needed to hear!
Angels are often God’s messengers
The word “angel" comes from the Greek word "Angelos," which means "messenger." In the Bible, angels showed up to people many times as a messenger from God.
What the Bible says about Angels
Angels are created beings and are an entirely separate type of creature from humans.They are intelligent beings. (1 Peter 1:12).They rejoice in God's works and serve Him. (Psalm 103:20; Rev. 22:9). They are mobilized by God to come to the aid of believers. (Hebrews 1:14). They minister to humans and sometimes bring answers to prayers. (Acts 12:5-10, 8:26, 10:3). They proclaim God's judgments (Rev. 7:1, 8:2).
Therefore
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Heb. 1:14)
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:11)
“The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them.” (Psalm 34:7)
“For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways…” (Psalm 91:11-12)