Who are the messengers today? A spiritual reflection by Annette O. Brown, Author.

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Int'l Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Messenger
mes'-en-jer: The regular Hebrew word for "messenger" is mal'akh, the Greek aggelos. This may be a human messenger or a messenger of God, an angel.  


Who are the messengers today.  Messenger, as defined above, may be a human messenger or an angel, a messenger of God.  Messengers have information to convey: 

“Message: a significant point or central theme, especially one that has political, social, or moral importance.”

In this current climate, we are inundated with messages. Political, social and moral messages seem to wind and twist together often leaving gray areas of overlap.  Scripture, however, has some very clear and distinct messages.  

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”  The book of Romans. Chapter 12. Verse 2.

The world system conveys messages, however, as believers, we are encouraged not to conform to this world. How on earth can that be done?  By renewing our minds.  We renew our minds by reading scripture, praying and allowing God’s Holy Spirit to lead and guide us into all truth in all situations.

John the Baptist was a very distinct messenger.  He is described by the prophet Isaiah as: 

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness.  Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.”

His mission was to prepare hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus the Christ, Emmanuel, God with us.


What messages are you hearing today?  What significant points or central themes are you making to others?  We all have messages.  We all convey or communicate information to others in a distinct or subtle way, intentionally or unintentionally.  Communication and messages are part of the human dynamic.  

We all need to be mindful of the messages we transmit because they will create an impression on others.  The first and recent debate, between the 2024 US presidential candidates, is a reminder of the weight one’s message can have on others.  Important factors are the content, the delivery, the clarity, the relevance and so much more!

Of all the messages that are transmitted and received in our life time, the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is life giving and life changing. I am a witness that if you decide to accept Jesus the Christ into your heart and mind  you will benefit from this decision and you will not regret it.

You can accept the Lord as the Savior of your life with a simple and sincere prayer directly to the Him.   If it is sincere, the Lord our God will respond to you in a unique way.  There may not be any bells and whistles, however, you will know that you are changed.  

There are many messengers in the world today.  What type of messenger do you want to be?  I choose to be a messenger that provides messages of life and hope in the Lord.  



"If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."   Romans 10 verse 9.


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