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I see what you mean. You are saying we could be or serve "as" angels. But I think Jesus said not "as angels" but "as the angels". This can be different. Now, if we were serving "as the" angels, I see that this would mean we are "the" angels, the only ones, which I am certain is not the case. So, let's check the wording >
"as the angels" > in Matthew 22:30 and Mark 12:25.
And He is talking about how we will be, not directly making it clear that we will be. So, you've got the ability to see how a word can mean that. That's quite something
Now, Hebrews does say angels are ministering spirits for salvation. So, they are very important and active, right now, I would say from this. And I think of how the angel appeared to Jesus in the garden and strengthened Jesus >
"And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him." (Luke 22:43)
So, if an angel could strengthen God's own Son, yes these angels are very important and capable. And Hebrews is very clear how the angels are less than Jesus; even so, God gives them the ability to even strengthen Jesus, I understand. So, then, they are able to minister to us.
Plus, this shows how God included His angels in caring for Jesus while Jesus was on earth. God did not do it all by Himself. So, I see from this how our Father wants to do things as family, including us in His own work . . . if He even used an angel to strengthen Christ Himself.
So, this can mean God desires to use us in His work of salvation and conforming us "to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren." (see Romans 8:29) And, lo and behold, our Apostle Paul is clear how he submits to how God has him ministering for people to become "perfect in Christ Jesus" > Colossians 1:28-29.
And we, too, minister for one another to grow in Jesus.
So, yes, we have the power with God to minister to Jesus in one another, that Jesus may grow and become stronger in every one of us . . . as it is written that we >
"speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ" (in Ephesians 4:15).
Thanks I'm starting to see that "as" is "like". You know the interesting thing I found was that Angels sometimes have bodies.
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