Lenten Devotion

I pray that today will be a blessing to you.  Pastor Ken
 
 
March 26, 2010

We're No Angels

Excerpt from Hebrews 2:10-18

"For it is clear that Jesus did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham."

Reflection by Lillian Daniel

Some people act like Jesus did come just for the angels. They act all prim and proper, and all but wear haloes to church. They act like they already have all divine knowledge ("The bible says it, that's good enough for me") and like they're already so good they could float to heaven on a cloud any day now. And heaven forbid you don't live up to their standards and beliefs.

Of course, if you were to scratch beneath that surface, as pastors often have the opportunity to do, you would know there are very few angels walking around the earth, clergy included.

We'll meet angels down the road. But beware of the person who pretends to be one here on earth.

You may think, "But I've met an angel!" We use the term to describe people who make a huge difference in our lives, who are blessings to the world. But I've never met one of those people who actually claimed the title for himself. Angelic people are the first to tell you, "I'm no angel." They're humble like that, and clear.

Jesus came for the descendants of Abraham. When Paul wrote that to the early church, he meant Jesus came for all of us.

Apparently, angels don't need saving. But we do.

So throw me in with the non-angelic crowd. Besides, they always look like they're having more fun anyway.

Prayer

God, let my spiritual role models inspire me without deflating me. Let their goodness seem attainable. Remind me of all you can do with a little imperfection. Amen.