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