READ Hebrews 1
Because Christ is the Son of God, He is superior to angels in every way.

INSIGHT
Angels do not seem real to us. They are found in fairy tales, and we tell children about them; but we tend not to take them seriously. They are very real, however, and play an important role in ministering to us as believers. Throughout the Bible we only get glimpses of the work of angels in our lives, but one of those glimpses is found in today’s chapter. We read here that they are sent forth to minister to those who will inherit salvation. Perhaps this is the passage from which the idea of a guardian angel has come. Apparently, angels can appear in human form, for some have “entertained angels” without knowing it (Hebrews 13:2). They are also very active in world affairs. At present, they are much greater than humans, but one day redeemed people will “judge angels” (1 Corinthians 6:3).

PRAYER
Angels are ministers who serve believers, and we can praise the Lord for them:
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,
Who alone does wonders.  
Blessed be his glorious name forever;
The whole earth is filled with his glory.  
Amen and amen (Psalm 72:18-19).

Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
I know, Lord,
That a person’s way of life is not his own;
No one who walks determines his own steps.  
Discipline me, Lord, but with justice —
Not in your anger,
Or you will reduce me to nothing
(Jeremiah 10:23-24).

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows (James 1:17).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

• A stronger desire to be like Christ
• Local churches across the nation
• Your activities for the day

Close with this prayer to the Lord:
I issue a decree  
That in all my royal dominion,
People must tremble in fear
Before the God of Daniel:  
For he is the living God,
And he endures forever;
His kingdom will never be destroyed,  
And his dominion has no end.
He rescues and delivers;
He performs signs and wonders
In the heavens and on the earth,  
For he has rescued Daniel
From the power of the lions
(Daniel 6:26-27).