I’m always surprised when someone suggests that Guardian Angels are simply a myth; it’s very logical to assume that if God loves us He would constantly watch over us spiritually and physically. Moreover, the belief in Guardian Angels comes directly from the mouth of Christ Himself:
Matthew 18:10. [Jesus speaking] “See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Jesus clearly indicates that we each have an angel in heaven with access to God on our behalf (He’s warning those who would tempt or hurt children, specifically). We understand that God could do without Guardian Angels – in His omniscience, He does not need them. Yet, God Himself informed us that He chooses to use them.
This is important in other ways. When we attempt to understand God we will always fall short – we’re mere humans. So it is folly for us to suggest that something is unnecessary since God is omniscient. Why? Because God, in his omniscience, can choose to do and use whatever He feels necessary. We cannot possibly understand His motives. This is a problem with the thought that says, “God does not need the Church, so it can’t be necessary.” On the contrary, God has chosen to work through the Church for His own reasons . . . don’t discount them!
God bless,
Jay
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