Entertaining Angels -- An Observation

 The writer of Hebrews advises that we "not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."(13:2) It is interesting how these can turn up in a variety of ways and situations. My wife is in Frederick Memorial Hospital after a nasty fall and subsequent bout with phenomena. The hospital staff has been wonderful, kind, and thorough. but there was one particular woman that was impressive. On the scale of education, type of position, and salary level was probably on the lower end of the scale. She was the lady who came by daily to dry mop the floors of each room. She came in with a smile, did her work carefully, but then stopped to ask how my wife was. She was glad she was improving and said she would pray for her. She repeated the promise on subsequent days.

 

A real angel? Maybe, maybe not. In any event a beautiful spirit and one who brightens whatever area to which her work takes her. The medical staff is doing much towards Audrey's healing, but so too does this humble working woman. Many aspire to advanced professions which is both wonderful and important. But helping, healing work can come from many. They are an example of how we can all share in healing. And who know we may really encounter and angel along the way.

 

 

 

(Words we can trust: Jeremiah 18:1-6; 29:11; 31:3,

                  & above all Romans 8:38-39)

 

Irvin F. Stapf, Jr.

Pastor Emeritus

Christ Lutheran Church, TAALC

Germantown, Md.