As in the days of the apostles, heavenly messengers today are working to comfort the sorrowing, protect the unrepentant, and win hearts to Christ. Angels are constantly carrying the prayers of the needy and distressed to the Father above and bringing hope and courage to human hearts. These angels create a heavenly atmosphere around us, lifting us toward the unseen and the eternal. 4TC 79.2
Only by spiritual vision can we recognize heavenly things. Only the spiritual ear can hear the harmony of heavenly voices. “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” Psalm 34:7. God commissions angels to guard His chosen ones from “the pestilence that walks in darkness” and “the destruction that lays waste at noonday.” Psalm 91:6. 4TC 79.3
Angels have talked with human beings as someone might speak with a friend and have led them to places of safety. Again and again the encouraging words of angels have renewed the drooping spirits of the faithful. 4TC 79.4
Angels work tirelessly to help those for whom Christ died. “There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance” (Luke 15:7). Angels carry to heaven a report of every effort to dispel darkness and spread the knowledge of Christ. 4TC 79.5
The powers of heaven are watching the warfare that God’s servants are carrying on. All the heavenly angels are at the service of the humble, believing people of God. 4TC 79.6
Remember that every true child of God has the cooperation of heavenly beings. Invisible armies surround the meek and lowly ones who believe and claim the promises of God. Angels that excel in strength stand at God’s right hand, “all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14). 4TC 79.7