A group of teens, with some help from some dedicated adults, presented a lovely Christmas play yesterday. It was kind of a melding of A Christmas Carol, and It's A Wonderful Life with Lee Strobel brought in as a  consultant.
The Angel in our play was Gabriel, or "Gabby," because he talks a lot.
Angels figure prominently in the Christmas story, Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. We see them fulfilling their role as "ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation." (Hebrews 1:14) Hebrews  13:2 gives evidence for the "undercover" nature of much of their work. The main character in the play the teens presented yesterday channels the view of most moderns--angels are myth, figments of fervent imaginations. Scripture, however, presents angels as a very real part of a very real spirit world.
Angelology is a division of the study of God and His ways--Theology--and, no, I don't remember any time being devoted to how many of these amazing creatures could dance on the head of a pin. Here are a couple of points to keep in mind about angels:
- Angels are not to be worshiped. Only God is to worthy of that devotion.
- Within the Spiritual realm are evil spirits, considered by many theologians to be angels who rebelled. Chief among these spirits is the devil. Though these spirits are powerful, their ultimate defeat is sure. God is never overcome by them.
- Amazingly, as the Bible passage from Hebrews 1 indicates, these marvelous spirit-beings work on behalf of God's people.
Angels are part of the wonder of this wonderful season. They proclaimed to a group of shepherds that a Savior had been born. Listen to their message
You can see the CBC Christmas program here.Here is a site where you can find out about Jesus Christ and His plan for you. You'll find several opportunities to explore. If we can help you, let us know.
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