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Your Guardian Angel Is On Assignment
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: You are never alone. God has commissioned and assigned guardian angels to walk with you, protect you, guide you, and minister to you.
YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL IS ON ASSIGNMENT
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Psalm 91:11
Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:10, Hebrews 1:14, Acts 12:5-11, Daniel 6:22, Exodus 23:20
INTRODUCTION:
God, in His love and sovereignty, has not left us defenceless in this world. Beyond His Holy Spirit, God has commissioned heavenly beings—angels—to minister to us, guard us, and guide us. One of the most personal forms of divine assistance is the ministry of guardian angels—spiritual beings who are on assignment from heaven to ensure our safety, fulfilment of destiny, and spiritual well-being. This message opens our eyes to the reality of guardian angels and their role in the lives of God's people.
1. GOD ASSIGNS ANGELS TO PROTECT HIS CHILDREN
a) Angels are sent by divine command
God commands angels to watch over us in all our ways (Psalm 91:11).
b) Guardian angels are personal and intentional
Each believer has an angel assigned to them (Matthew 18:10).
c) They are not passive; they are active in warfare and safety
Angels battle spiritual forces on our behalf (Daniel 10:12-13).
d) Their protection is both spiritual and physical
God uses them to deliver from danger (Psalm 34:7).
e) Biblical Example: Daniel in the lions’ den – “My God sent His angel…” (Daniel 6:22)
2. GUARDIAN ANGELS RESPOND TO PRAYERS AND GOD’S WORD
a) Prayer activates angelic intervention
Peter was rescued from prison through prayer and angelic help (Acts 12:5-11).
b) Angels obey the voice of God’s Word
Speaking God's Word releases their ministry (Psalm 103:20).
c) Heaven is attentive to the cries of the righteous
Your prayers are heard, and help is sent (Acts 10:4).
d) Angels move swiftly in obedience to divine command
They are not delayed unless there is spiritual resistance (Daniel 10:12-13).
e) Biblical Example: Peter’s miraculous prison escape by an angel (Acts 12:7-11)
3. ANGELS GUIDE GOD’S PEOPLE INTO DESTINY
a) God uses angels to lead His people
Israel was guided by an angel in the wilderness (Exodus 23:20).
b) Guardian angels can warn or redirect
Like the angel who warned Joseph to flee to Egypt (Matthew 2:13).
c) They guard divine assignments and purposes
Angels are involved in the outworking of God’s plan (Luke 1:26-38).
d) They are part of divine destiny helpers
Just as men are assigned to help, angels are also assigned (Genesis 24:7).
e) Biblical Example: Abraham’s servant guided by an angel to find Isaac's wife (Genesis 24:7)
4. ANGELS ENCOURAGE AND MINISTER TO THE SAINTS
a) They bring divine comfort
Jesus was strengthened by an angel in Gethsemane (Luke 22:43).
b) They remind us we are not alone
Elisha’s servant saw the hosts of heaven surrounding them (2 Kings 6:17).
c) Guardian angels stand by you in the fire
Like the fourth man in the furnace (Daniel 3:25).
d) They bring heavenly provision and refreshing
Elijah was fed by an angel in his lowest moment (1 Kings 19:5-8).
e) Biblical Example: Jesus ministered to by angels after temptation (Matthew 4:11)
5. YOU MUST BE SPIRITUALLY SENSITIVE TO ANGELIC MINISTRY
a) Angels may appear as ordinary people
We must be discerning (Hebrews 13:2).
b) Avoid practices that grieve or block angelic help
Sin, doubt, and rebellion can hinder their ministry (1 Corinthians 10:10).
c) Cultivate an atmosphere of worship and obedience
Angels respond to God’s presence and order (Revelation 5:11-12).
d) Maintain faith in God’s unseen help
Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they’re not working (2 Kings 6:16-17).
e) Biblical Example: Balaam’s donkey saw the angel before Balaam did (Numbers 22:22-31)
CONCLUSION:
You are never alone. God has commissioned and assigned guardian angels to walk with you, protect you, guide you, and minister to you. As you walk with God in obedience, prayer, and faith, your angel is active—ensuring your divine covering and helping you fulfil destiny.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for assigning angels to watch over me.
2. Lord, help me to walk in awareness of the ministry of angels.
3. Let my angel go ahead of me and make crooked paths straight.
4. My angel will not be hindered or delayed in Jesus’ name.
5. Let every demonic resistance against my angelic help be scattered.
6. Father, open my eyes to see the help You have already sent.
7. I receive divine guidance through the ministry of my guardian angel.
8. Lord, surround my family with angelic protection.
