Radiant Religion

Heaven’s Host and God’s Ministers Rejoice in Service, July 29

Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure. Psalm 103:21. RRe 212.1

Angels of glory that do always behold the face of the Father in heaven, joy in ministering to His little ones. Angels are ever present where they are most needed, with those who have the hardest battles with self to fight, and whose surroundings are the most discouraging. Weak and trembling souls who have many objectionable traits of character are their special charge. That which selfish hearts would regard as humiliating service, ministering, to those who are wretched and in every way inferior in character, is the work of the pure, sinless beings from the courts above.—The Ministry of Healing, 105. RRe 212.2

We are to be laborers together with the heavenly angels in presenting Jesus to the world. With almost impatient eagerness the angels wait for our co-operation; for man must be the channel to communicate with man. And when we give ourselves to Christ in whole-hearted devotion, angels rejoice that they may speak through our voices to reveal God’s love.—The Desire of Ages, 297. RRe 212.3

Is there not something stimulating and inspiring in this thought, that the human agent stands as the visible instrument to confer the blessings of angelic agencies? As we are thus laborers together with God, the work bears the inscription of the divine. The knowledge and activity of the heavenly workers, united with the knowledge and power that are imparted to human agencies, bring relief to the oppressed and distressed. Our acts of unselfish ministry make us partakers in the success that results from the relief offered. With what joy heaven looks upon these blended influences!—Testimonies for the Church 6:457. RRe 212.4