IN HIS CARE

 

“Joseph Smith “saw the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb…in foreign lands, standing together in a circle, much fatigued, with their clothes tattered and feet swollen, with their eyes cast downward, and Jesus standing in their midst, and they did not behold Him. The Saviour looked upon them and wept. (Joseph Smith, “History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” 2:381)

“In this same panoramic vision, the Prophet Joseph saw Elder Brigham Young standing in a strange land….in a desert place, upon a rock in the midst of about a dozen men…who appeared hostile. He was preaching in their own tongue, and the angel of God standing above his head, with a drawn sword in his hand, protecting him, but he did not see it. (“History of the Church 2:381)

“For an unforgettable picture of the unseen angelic armies that protect God’s faithful children, think of Elisha’s frightened young servant who cried when he was surrounded by an ominous army, “Alas, my master! How shall we do?”  Answered Elisha, “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” ….And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”  (2 Kings 6:15-17)

“….when we, like the young servant, feel overwhelmed and surrounded by enemies and troubles, there comes the comforting assurance: The Lord will not leave me alone.”

-          Bruce C. Hafen, “The Believing Heart”, p 102-3

“….I say unto you that mine eyes are upon you. I am in your midst and ye cannot see me”  (D&C 38:7)

Angels are you near me

To catch me if I fall?

Do you stand guard at the entrance

Of my heart

On God’s errand and sentinel’s call?

 

Do you pave the way

And steady my feet,

And ensure my enemy’s defeat?

 

You are unsung heroes

Of every journey’s flight

You are phantoms of love

Concealed from mortal sight.

- CATHRYNE ALLEN 

(Art: In the Arms of an Angel by Danny Hahlbohm)