[Discoveries] 02-07-08 God's servants -- 1 Kings 22:19

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/*I saw the LORD sitting on His throne with all the host of heaven 
standing around Him on His right and on His left. -- 1 Kings 22:19*/

I can't prove this, but I think the group that stood before the Lord was 
probably good angels and bad. I think the good angels stood on one side 
and the bad angels stood on the other side, and the LORD sat and talked 
to all of them.

If this is true (read the chapter and decide for yourself), then notice 
that God is in charge. God was rerouting the sinful plans of evil 
creatures to accomplish His own purposes. He listened to suggestions 
from both sides and opened the door for a lying spirit to spread lies 
through the prophets of an evil king.

A good prophet comes along and tells the king the truth, but, of course, 
the king doesn't listen, and pays with his life for his decision.

So we learn two things here. First, evil collapses upon itself. Evil 
only harmed evil. Second, God created angels to be His servants, and 
even though some of them fell into sin and chose evil, they do not cease 
to serve Him.

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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