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THURSDAY, September 29
Revelation 12:7-12. And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon.
Today’s observance of St. Michael and All Angels call us to remember the vastness of God’s creation in which angels and archangels fill the heavenly court. Scripture tells us that angels are God’s messengers who do God’s bidding and they take many forms. Angels are not “really good people” or “sweet little babies.” They are of their own heavenly order.
Michael is one of the archangels named in scripture along with Gabriel, Urial, and Raphael. In the Old Testament, Michael is the defender of Israel. In the Book of Revelation, Michael is God’s champion who destroys Satan.
We inhabit a cosmos greater than anything we can imagine, yet all is within the reign of God. To remember this is to grow in awe, trust, and hope in God’s purpose.
We are not alone in the ongoing fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. God reigns, and angels and archangels do God’s bidding.
Today is also Rosh Hashanah. Let’s remember to wish our Jewish friends a Happy New Year.
PRAY for the Diocese of Spokane (Province VIII, USA)
Ps 103 or 103:19-22; Genesis 28:10-17; John 1:47-51
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