One of my first experiences with the concept of angels was through the Christmas Classic It’s A Wonderful Life. George’s guardian angel Clarence is sent down to earth to save him from committing suicide as well as helping him realize how good his life really is. However, this earthly perspective does not shed light on what garners an angels attention.
They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen, 1 Peter 1:12.
God provided Peter with a revelation about angels detailed in one of his letters recorded in the Bible. The passage above suggests angels are like fans in heaven who get excited when the Holy Spirit begins to transform individuals. Though angels have the advantage of knowing the final outcome of the Bible, they are eagerly watching like viewing a favorite movie that you’ve seen a dozen times, waiting for the story to be played out.
In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! – Luke 15:7
In It’s A Wonderful Life, a notion is put forth that whenever a bell rings, it represents an angel earning their wings. Yet, the Bible claims individuals are saved by grace, through faith, not by work. According to the gospel of Luke, heaven celebrates whenever a prodigal, lost sheep or wanderer turns back to the Lord. Therefore, whether you are talking about the power of the Holy Spirit, repentance or planting seeds of faith upon fertile ground, don’t be surprised if an angel peeks into your conversation.
by Jay Mankus
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