The Devil and His Angels
July 17th, 2008There is a lake of fire prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41). Generally, we think about angels as being supernatural creatures with wings and are typically invisible to our eyes. They heralded the birth of the Savior. They informed Abram of upcoming events. One declared the coming birth of John the Baptist to his parents. They have foretold upcoming disasters to men of God (see Isaiah; Jeremiah; Zechariah; and John in the Revelation).As servants of the Most High God, angels do his bidding in whatever form he wishes. They are essentially his messengers to mankind. They bring good and bad news to the world.
While there are supernatural creatures among us, we could also simply translate the same word as “messenger.” “Evangelist” contains “angel” at its core. We know this is a person who is a messenger of the good news.
The devil also has his messengers. Some are invisible to our eyes, some are not. Many are in human form, proclaiming the message of the Evil One. They declare things like abortion on demand; that homosexuality and bestiality as acceptable lifestyles; racism; and a host of other deceptions that come from the “Liar and the Father of Lies.”
The Bible reveals their end. It is to be part of the eternal death that has been prepared for the Devil and his messengers. This place is not limited to the unseen winged creatures that have devoted themselves to God’s adversary. It includes people who deliberately or unwittingly have dedicated themselves to the ungodly cause.
We may find some comfort in the fact that justice will be done to the “Hitlers” and “Charles Mansons” of society. But, I am convinced that it breaks the heart of God to see the people he created reject him and turn to the Deceiver. That is one reason our task as “angels” of the good news is so important.
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
