An angel is denoted as a supernatural being intermediate between God and
man. While some may view angels as warriors who fight against demon
powers in the spiritual realm, others may see angels as the guardians or
unseen protectors of the people of God. 
 
 

Paul the Apostle, in the book of Hebrews describes angels as "ministering
spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation" (Hebrews
1:14). Angels minister to us in many ways. 
 
 

Provision 

Angels can be directed by God to physically provide for us. In 1 Kings, the
prophet Elijah experienced the provision of an angel who brought bread
and water to him while he was fleeing from the wrath of Jezebel after his
victory on Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 19:5,6). 
 
 

Guidance

Sometimes God provides guidance in order to help us fulfill the purpose He
has for our lives. An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and instructed
him to take Mary as his wife and to name her baby JESUS (Matthew
1:20,21). 
 
 

God also used an angel to instruct Philip. Philip was to go and meet the
Ethiopian eunuch on the road from Jerusalem. This encounter ultimately
lead to the eunuch's baptism and helped extend the gospel of Jesus Christ
into the land of Ethiopia (Acts 8:26). 
 
 

Encouragement 

Angelic ministry can also provide powerful encouragement. When Paul and
his shipmates were caught in a fierce storm and were facing death, an
angel appeared to him and assured him that not one life would be lost, and
that he would live to stand trial before Caesar (Acts 27:23). 
 
 

Protection

Angels also provide supernatural protection in the midst of adversity. While
confined in the lion's den, Daniel testified that his God had "sent his angel
and shut up the lions' mouths, so that they have not hurt me" (Daniel
6:22). 
 
 

Rescue 

Angels sometimes rescue people in distress. It was "one like the Son of
God" who joined Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah in the burning fiery
furnace, and rescued them (Daniel 3:25). 
 
 

Warrior Angels 

One of the most interesting aspects of the angel is that of the warrior. "And
it came to pass on a certain night that the angel of the Lord went out, and
killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand;
and when people arose early in the morning, there were the corpses – all
dead" (2 Kings 19:35). 
 
 

Guardian Angels 

"Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you
that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is heaven"
(Matthew 18:10); And King David wrote, "For He shall give His angels
charge over you, to keep you in all your ways" (Psalm 91:11). 
 
 

Also when Elisha prayed for the Lord to open the eyes of his servant "the
Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the
mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around" (2 Kings 6:17). 
 
 

Enoch, in his writings records the names of many angels, both virtuous and
fallen. Some of the clearest accounts of these angels refer to the seven holy
archangels that attend the throne of God.