Daily Bible Reflections - April 10,2013

ANGELS ON ASSIGNMENT   But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out... – Acts 5:19   I watched the video waiting for the “miraculous rescue” that the newscaster had referred to before the segment came on. The footage showed a woman in her SUV being sucked in by a flash flood. She couldn’t escape because she couldn’t swim and she kept all four windows shut to keep the water out. With the car almost engulfed by the muddy waters, a guy reached her and tried desperately to break a window with a stick. No luck. Soon, five other rescuers had arrived. But by then, her car was completely submerged. Suddenly, one of the rescuers on top of her car felt her hand grasp his through an opening in the window. He pulled her out of the water to safety. Where was the miraculous rescue there? When the car was towed from the water, all four windows were closed! No one could explain how the woman got out of her car. We, who believe in God’s power, know exactly how she was rescued. Angels aren’t stuff of fairy tales or folklore. Hebrews 1:14 says, “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Yes, angels are all around us, protecting us, directing our ways and leading us closer to our Lord. Have you prayed to your guardian angel to lead you today? Rissa Singson-Kawpeng (justbreatherissa@gmail.com)   Reflection: For (God) will order His angels to protect you wherever you go. (Psalm 91:11)   Dear Guardian Angel, be at my side to guard and lead me today.   St. Magdalen of Canossa, pray for us.