The ability to perceive and even communicate with the invisible realm
Samuel Acevedo
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The story of the shepherds encountering the angels in Luke 2 reminds us that we are surrounded by a heavenly company, even though we cannot see them with our earthly eyes. There is a whole spiritual world around us, both good and evil, that we must be aware of. We should strive to develop our ability to perceive and interact with this invisible realm, through the Holy Spirit who dwells within us. Cultivating a relationship with the Holy Spirit, prayer, and adoration and praise can help us tune in to God's heartbeat and advance His kingdom interests. We should also remember that God does not make exceptions for people, and can manifest Himself to anyone, no matter how simple or uneducated they may be.
The speaker reflects on the power of praise and worship and how it impacts the spiritual realm. They believe that when they praise God, they are joined by a heavenly choir and that their praise empowers the army of God. They also talk about the decision to honor God in secret and how it may not be understood by others, but it is recognized and celebrated by the angels. The speaker ends by asking God to surround their audience with angels and to bring heaven closer to them this Christmas.
The speaker reflects on the power of praise and worship and how it impacts the spiritual realm. They believe that when they praise God, they are joined by a heavenly choir and that their praise empowers the army of God. They also talk about the decision to honor God in secret and how it may not be understood by others, but it is recognized and celebrated by the angels. The speaker ends by asking God to surround their audience with angels and to bring heaven closer to them this Christmas.
Luke, chapter 2, beginning with verse 8: “….There were shepherds in the same country who kept watch and kept watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy that will be for all the people, for today in the city of David a savior has been born for you, who is Christ the Lord. This will serve to teach you, you will find the child wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” It happened that when the angels went from them to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let us go to Bethlehem and see what has happened and what the Lord has revealed to us." So they came in haste and found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in the manger..."
My brothers, an angel, what does the word declare? An angel appeared before them, a multitude of the heavenly host suddenly appeared. In other words, it was not that they descended from heaven, here the word that uses the word is as if it were a protagonist of a drama, who comes out from behind a curtain and appears on the scene.
My brothers, an angel, what does the word declare? An angel appeared before them, a multitude of the heavenly host suddenly appeared. In other words, it was not that they descended from heaven, here the word that uses the word is as if it were a protagonist of a drama, who comes out from behind a curtain and appears on the scene.
