19th Feb 2006
Would you want to meet an angel?
Would you want to meet an angel? Have you already? This is an informal survey. Post your answers as comments.
Angels have evolved in popular culture. The Bible portrays them as quite fearsome beasts that no one in their right mind would want to hang around. That’s why the first words out of the mouths of the angel were something like, “Do not be afraid.” They’re terrifying and they always forced people to go where they would have never considered. Christa von Zychlin writes about Biblical views of angels in And Suddenly Angels!
Somewhere along the historical trail, angels morphed with cute baby-guardians. And, I have to admit, I find the idea very compelling. As much as I try, I can’t imagine God taking an interest in my daily life, but I do find the idea that an angel, sometimes embodied in someone I know, just might care. And I do think I’ve been in the presence of an angel, when someone intervened and literally saved me. She doesn’t think she was an angel, but this doesn’t bother me.
So, would you like to meet an angel? Have you already?
