The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 29 September 2026 – Guardian Angels
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TOPIC – Guardian Angels
Religion & Belief
READ: Matthew 18:1-10 (KJV)
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.
9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.
10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
THE MESSAGE:
Today, September 29, is Saint Michael and all Angels Day, a day set aside to celebrate the Ministry of the Angels. On this day, we are reminded of the role of Angel Michael who is known for being in command of many angels to fight the dragon (Rev. 12:7-8; Dan. 10:12-13). Angels are created beings but by nature, are spirits meant to assist us. They are not to be worshipped or prayed to (Rev. 22:9; Col. 2:18). They are ministering servants to believers (Heb. 1:14), and shall be judged by believers (1 Cor. 6:3). Angels praise the Lord and do His commands (Psa. 103:20; 148:2); rejoice in the salvation of men (Luke 15:10); and minister to the heirs of salvation (Heb. 1:14, 1 Kings 19:5-8; Dan. 6:22).
Verse 10 of our text today reveals that believers have guardian angels. Just as we have physical security guards who defend us against physical enemies, so too believers have heavenly security guards—angels who watch over us. If the Lord will open our eyes to see the angels keeping guard over us, we will get to know that the angelic guards on our side are more than the evil forces in our enemy’s camp (2 Kings 6:15-17). Let us take the Lord by His word that “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20), and be assured that His guardian angels will continually attend to us to protect us from the evil one.
PRAYER: Father, thank you for the angels you have posted to watch over me. Amen.
