Angels

The Lord will keep you from all harm, He will watch over your life.

The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121:7-8

This is what the Lord has assured me when I quietly prayed for protection in the office recently.  I believe no matter what troubles and storms we face in life, no matter what fear assails us, a mighty God is our greatest strength.  If God had protected me this far, would He let me down now? Yes, Lord, You are always there for me!

Let me relate to you what happened to me quite suddenly one morning during the course of my work.  A resident from the Low Cost Flats in Ipoh Garden East which is under the management of our Company came into the office and confronted me with the intention of obtaining the keys to the roof top to install the Astro aerial for his unit.  I explained to him that the Company will not accede to his demand as the rooftop is considered a common area to be shared by all the residents of that particular block.  If everyone were to install their own individual aerials then it will be an unsightly scene on top of the roof and furthermore, during the course of their installations they might damage the roof and tiles.  He was very upset and angry with me and left the office.

Later, on the same day a lady called me and I presumed it was his wife.  She voiced out her anger on me and threatened to publish her objection and dissatisfaction over this matter to the press.  She also threatened me that she would do something nasty to me and this incident occurred when I was alone in the office.  The words struck me like a blow.

At first, I felt angry and insulted.  Disoriented by fear, I started to pray to the Lord to send His guardian angels to protect me from all harms and danger and suddenly everything around me was completely still.  Slowly it took the distinct shape of two tall, dark and handsome angels in human form with two wings standing guard outside the office.  I felt surrounded by peace.  It was unlike the previous angelic vision which I had seen where they were dazzling bright and white in color.  They seemed to be monitoring the movements of those people entering the office and preventing those with bad intentions from entering the office.

Then, I received the above Bible verses from the Lord, Psalm 121:7-8.  I accepted that there is a greater spirit to which I can hand over many of my problems.  I praise and give thanks to the Lord for He has answered my prayer instantly.

“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways”

Psalm 91:11

(From May 1998 Family Focus)