How to Release Angels to Fight for You: God’s Secret Weapon Revealed
And of the angels He says: “Who makes His angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire” (Hebrews 1:7).
Your entire life has been involved in an unseen cosmic war that began before time itself.
The conflict is territorial, the stakes are eternal, and all of it involves you more than you might realize. This conflict rages daily and will only increase as we find ourselves closer to the end of the age.
Effects of this unseen drama are observable in the natural world through deteriorating moral standards, political turmoil, and growing geopolitical tension between nations. Families, co-workers, friends, and strangers you walk past in life are all directly impacted by the invisible drama playing out even as you read the pages of this book.
As time moves along, tomorrow’s children are being persuaded at this very moment to fall deeper into a dark system that has a beginning birthed by rebellion. This dark system is specifically marshaled against the kingdom of God. As a result, the environment, which once held much higher respect for decency and the things of God, has been radically altered and continues to be so. Culturally, we are witnessing a rapid deterioration of what once was. New generations are not likely to experience the same days of peace that the former generations enjoyed. What would seem, only a few years ago, like strange or foreign events to ponder are the norm today. Perversion, corruption, and cultural deterioration seem to be the main talking points given to us via a highly developed infotainment culture. Pandemics, outbreaks, war jargon, economic challenges, famines, and so much more are now normal news. Not to mention the daily issues you and your family are confronted with routinely.
Unnatural Circumstances
Without some form of intervention, the outcome looks very bleak. As an onlooker, it would be easy to think everything transpiring around the world is purely the result of natural circumstances. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In all reality, there is an entire realm you cannot see—an unseen arena impacting your daily life in dramatic ways. To the uninitiated, this may seem outlandish or even mystical. Yet, it is a greater reality than the one you currently know! The reason for this is that this natural world did not create the realm of the spirit. Much the opposite is true. Spiritual substance, or the voice of God speaking from the realm of the supernatural, is what created this natural world. You might say the spirit realm is the parent force to the world we live in. Reality is only understood through what we can perceive with our five senses, but it is vital to know the greater truth is the one we cannot see with our natural eyes. The stakes are high because we are only in this natural arena for so long—then it’s over. We will transfer to the greater reality for all eternity!
A war between good and evil has raged since the rebellion of fallen angels, and it continues today. This war is in the realm of the unseen, but remember that it is the greater reality, and it impacts our lives in unimaginable ways. Regarding all that we don’t fully comprehend or entirely understand, it is very encouraging to know that God has not left us unarmed and defenseless. In all actuality, we have quite an advantage. Just as the unseen realm is influencing the world around us with darkness, there is another side to the issue.
On the right side of this unseen battle, a more significant, potent force is awaiting engagement. It is an unrivaled power for good. This force I’m speaking of is a combination of two agencies—angelic servants and believers who walk in biblical authority. It might be better understood to say it this way: most angels are not nearly engaged or utilized to their full capacity and original design. This is an issue that tragically lies at the feet of God’s people. Sadly, most believers do not know what is available to them. As a result, many suffer the consequences, wondering why God didn’t do more to help them. All along, what they didn’t know was hindering their effectiveness.
Gnawing questions rise in the hearts and minds of so many who feel as if God didn’t intervene, and it is disheartening. Those who have a sense that something didn’t happen that should have happened are not incorrect; there may have been angels who were right there watching—only unable to engage at the highest level.
You Were Made for War!
Your life is a much more potent force than you might realize. Why? Because you can alter your sphere of influence! The Lord God of Heaven and Earth has given you the ability to modify the narrative in the natural and spirit realm.
If we, as believers, knew the extent of what was available to us through angelic forces, we would utilize the profound advantages they provide. After all, the Word of God teaches us in Hosea 4:6, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Another way of saying this would be: what you don’t know can hurt you. It is time for you to understand how to engage in angelic assistance! You are needed in this conflict! Your life and the lives of those around you will begin to change when you start marshaling these heavenly agents (who are waiting for you to do so) into service.
Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? (Hebrews 1:14).
These ministering spirits, sent to serve the heirs of salvation, operate by a specific set of rules—directed by how you pray and the manner of obedience in which you walk out your assignment for the Lord. As fascinating as it might be to understand, the reality is that these forces of Heaven are waiting for you to utilize them. They are standing at attention for you and waiting for their “marching orders.”
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels (Hebrews 13:2),
Through each circumstance that we traverse, these unseen messengers and servants are present. Although our natural senses are not equipped to identify them, it does not alter the reality of their presence. Angels see what you are doing; they are beside you and your family. Present in circumstances, nearby, and in every scenario, they are there. While operating as heavenly emissaries, these servants of fire are on call! Never sleeping, never tiring, fulfilling the desire of God, and waiting for their marching orders. Both fearsome and kind, these fiery representatives are out to fulfill the desire of the great God of Heaven. They are witnesses to the testimony of Jesus and serve to see that His kingdom comes and His will is done on earth as it is in His kingdom in Heaven.
It is highly possible, even likely, that you have personally run into angelic messengers on more than one occasion. The thought of it is really sobering when embraced. Taking it seriously that they are around you at this very moment, even while you are reading this page, is essential as it will give you a sense of responsibility to engage them properly. Why are they around, and what would make them have any interest in you? Because you are made in God’s image and likeness.
Scripture teaches us clearly that God does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham (see Hebrews 2:16). Meaning, they are created to serve God and His children. You are made to be served by angels, as you are made in God’s image and likeness.
Psalm 8:4-5 says that man was made a little lower than the angels. However, the actual Hebrew word the translators used was Elohim, a Hebrew word translated as “God” more than 2,600 times in the Old Testament and designates the one true God.
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than angels (Psalm 8:4-5 KJV).
Angels are committed to you, as you are made in the image of God, and God delights in you. Think on that for just a moment— you are made a little lower than God! You are placed above angels in rank and authority. Your very existence has placed you there. Even unbelievers, who do not know the Lord, have more authority than spiritual forces, including angels, because although they are not in God’s kingdom they are made after Him. This is a clarifying point when considering why God and angelic forces can’t just do whatever they want, whenever they want. It is due to free moral agents (people) being influenced by forces other than the kingdom of God, resulting in the gates of Hell taking territory. When the righteous don’t know who they are or what they possess, darkness has an advantage. This of course is why it is highly imperative that you are learning about angelic forces and how you should relate to them. We will continue on this train of thought in greater depth.
Angels Are Committed to Your Wellbeing
It is worth noting that angels are not only here to serve the heirs of salvation, but they do so out of a desire to accomplish that which pleases God. It might shock you to discover that your prosperity is one of the things that angels attend to.
Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant” (Psalm 35:27).
Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word. Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, you ministers of His, who do His pleasure. Bless the Lord, all His works, in all places of His dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul! (Psalm 103:20-22).
Notice Psalm 35 states that the Lord has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant. That means you! God delights in you doing well, increasing, having value, and enjoying your life! What a concept! What’s even more remarkable, according to Psalm 103, angels do His pleasure—your prosperity!
Religion’s Damage to Angels
Religion has done a lot of damage to our understanding of angels. It seems it’s either a dismissive understanding of them and their existence or just as ineffective as the hyper-mystical beliefs pushed by religious superstition. Parts of religious institutions nearly worship angels, while cults utilize angelic narratives to substantiate their false doctrine. When discussing angels, the authority must always remain with the Word of God. If the Word of God doesn’t teach it, say it, or give an example of it, what we are left with is speculation and sensationalism. By reading the Word of God, we will have a proper view and understanding of these very present entities. The Word of God clearly shows us that they are very real and very powerful agents for the benefit of believers.
It is fascinating that the Devil couldn’t beat the Church when it was formed by the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, so he did the next best thing he could do—he joined it. How? Through religion. As a result of the Devil’s influence on religion, he has been able to do tremendous damage to the reach of the gospel, but also to the reputation of God. I believe he has additionally invented false narratives regarding angels that have weakened their effectiveness among believers. What a person believes will impact the results they receive; this is the reason darkness would attempt, wherever possible, to spread a false narrative about angels. Darkness is outnumbered at least two to one by angels loyal to God; additionally, the forces of evil, fallen angels, and all powers associated with it don’t stand a chance in a direct conflict with the forces of Heaven.
And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him (Revelation 12:7-9).
As Revelation 12 explains, the Devil and his angels don’t stand a chance against Michael and his angel armies. What these dark powers have left is a false flag campaign. They must get free moral agents to be unaware of and apathetic to all the Lord God has provided for them through Jesus. The biggest issue regarding spiritual forces is the lack of discipline and biblical cooperation with the forces of Heaven. Further, the chronic issue is that the kingdom of darkness is more disciplined and organized than the Body of Christ. Allow me to reference something Rick Renner brings out in his masterpiece on spiritual warfare titled Dressed to Kill.
“The devil is so serious about doing damage to humanity that he deals with demon spirits as though they are troops!” —Rick Renner
Rick points out the Greek word kosmokrateros to describe what Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) identifies as “rulers of the darkness of this world.” Paul tells us that the Devil deals with his dark legions of demon spirits as if they were military troops. Rick goes on to say regarding the Greek word kosmokrateros:
It is a military term that has to do with discipline, organization, and commitment. The devil is so serious about doing damage to humanity that he deals with demon spirits as though they are troops!
He puts them in rank and file and organizes them to the hilt. Meanwhile, the average Spirit-filled believer often doesn’t stay in one church for more than one year at a time!
Yes, we do have more authority than the devil has; we do have more power than the devil has; and we do have the Greater One living in us. The Church of Jesus Christ is loaded with heaps and heaps of raw power. But at this particular time, that power is disconnected and disjointed by a Body that lacks discipline, organization, and commitment! As Christians, we have no power shortage, nor are we short of God-given authority. We simply have a great lack of discipline, organization, and commitment. In order to change this, we must buckle down in the local church and begin to view ourselves as the troops of the Lord! Once we match the discipline, organization, and commitment that the enemy possesses in his camp, we will begin to move into the awesome demonstration of God’s power!
Dear reader, you are so vital to the highest and best use of angelic activity. You are about to see what this means and how it will impact your life as well as the life of your loved ones.
I think Rick’s insight is very revealing. Becoming disciplined and organized is what we must consider in our own lives. We possess everything we need for victory and to overcome the power of darkness; however, what is lacking is commitment. When done appropriately, the potent force of divine assistance will come into action for you.
Rightly Understanding Angelic Warriors
The kingdom of darkness has had religion providing assistance to it through wrong understanding. Suppose what we know about angels is relegated to chubby babies on birthday cards or cupid-looking little cherubs shooting arrows for love. Angelic warriors are diminished to just weak little beings with no power to crush the assaults of darkness.
Many strange tales are told regarding angels, such as religion’s popular saying, “The reason your loved one died is God needed another angel in Heaven.” Sadly, this causes some to believe that loved ones who die and leave earth will turn into angels. The infiltration, of mysticism or new age type of belief, suggests angels are euphoric entities causing unique sensations in the air.
Some prophetic-type ministries even go as far as saying they see angels all the time, sometimes manifesting the strangest things, such as feathers or gold, etc. Something popular for a while in circles I was aware of was the concept of women angels that would walk through a room and healing would break out or some other manifestation. The common issue with all of these is that none of it is represented in the Word of God. Now please understand that unique things can and do sometimes happen, and it’s certainly not my desire to be critical. However, we need to have a solid foundation to stand on, and if something strange happens and a unique encounter should manifest leading you to believe it was angelic, remember the words of Paul the apostle:
Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other (1 Corinthians 4:6).
Real Angels Glorify Jesus
If you have an outright angel encounter, please realize it should point to and give all glory to Jesus Christ. Anything else should always stand firm on the exhortation given by Paul “to not go beyond what is written.”
In the pages ahead you’re going to receive a practical understanding in regard to how to engage angels, how to activate them, their origins, the cosmic battle, and ultimately how they will benefit your life as a believer!
There are rules of engagement, as John discovered in the Book of Revelation. Many of the biblical figures who encountered angels were dramatically impacted by the experience. Remember, they are constantly among us. Angels are near you right now protecting, advancing, and making sure all is well.
