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The title of this write-up is a wise counsel given by an Angel of God to a faithful man of God, John the beloved. The counsel was not solicited by the man of God but the one who knew better gave it because the man of God did not know the gravity of his action.
What happened between them?
As a faithful man of God, John was privileged to be shown great and uncommon visions that form the book of Revelation in the Holy Bible. This became possible because he was spiritually receptive.
After the assignment, he chose to appreciate the Angel by bowing to worship him. The Angel was not ready to share from the glory of God who had given him the grace to make John know and understand what was about to happen.
The Scriptures reveal,
"[8]I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.
[9]But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!” Revelation 22. New Living Translation, NLT.
From the foregoing, the Angel made it known that he was not better than John. He was a servant of God as John. They were both serving the same God. So, He who sent them on assignment should be worshipped.
In the same vein, the Angel saw himself as a colleague of Faithful Prophets everywhere. So, no Prophet should worship an Angel, no matter the circumstances. It is equivalent to serving another God, this is idol worshipping.
To crown it all, The Angel revealed that he was a servant like any other fellow who obey the Scriptures. So, all those who serve God fearfully and faithfully are co-workers with Angels of God.
Let me draw your attention to another truth revealed in the assertion of the Angel. What can this be? If Apostle John could attempt to worship an Angel as close as he was to the Lord during and after His Ministry on the Earth, can you escape doing same? Whatch! You can appreciate other people of God who have been used mightily of God for you but do not worship them. They are your colleagues working together for the Lord, your God. They are instruments in the hands of God for you. If they fall to perform their God-given duty for you, be convinced that God has alternatives. He has other servants to use.
Also, pay attention to the truth that when God uses you to be of great help or use to your fellow men, they may want to worship you but refuse that from them. If they don't know, let them know that they should Worship Only God.
Stay blessed and prepared for the imminent coming of the Lord.
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