Supernatural: Week 4 Devotional

Sermon Title: Angels Among Us
Key Text: Hebrews 13:2
Main Idea: There are angels all around us, sent by God to remind us of His nearness, protection, and
purpose.

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Day 1 – Entertaining Angels Unaware
Read: Hebrews 13:2
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to
angels without knowing it.”
The writer of Hebrews reminds us that we live in a world that’s far more alive than we realize. The
spiritual and the physical overlap more often than we think. God sometimes sends His messengers in
ordinary packages — the stranger we meet, the friend who shows up at the right time, the person who
offers a word of encouragement when we need it most.
Reflect: Where in your life might God be working through someone you least expect?
Pray: Lord, open my eyes to see the sacred in the ordinary and the divine in the everyday.

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Day 2 – God’s Messengers and Ministers
Read: Psalm 103:20–21
“Praise the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His bidding, who obey His word.”
Angels aren’t cute decorations; they’re divine agents, doing the will of God with power and precision.
They move at His command — not ours. That means when we pray for protection, God may send help
we’ll never see, and when we ask for guidance, He may dispatch a messenger to act on His behalf.
Reflect: How does knowing God commands heavenly help on your behalf deepen your trust in Him?
Pray: Father, thank You for commanding Your angels concerning me. Help me to trust Your unseen
care.

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Day 3 – The Guarding Presence of God
Read: Psalm 91:11–12
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in
their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
This verse isn’t a guarantee that life will be easy, but it is a promise that we’re never unprotected. God’s
care for us is active. Even when we can’t see it, He surrounds us with His presence and His protection
— sometimes through people, sometimes through angels, and always through His Spirit.
Reflect: When have you sensed God’s protection in a way you couldn’t explain?
Pray: Lord, thank You for watching over me — in seen and unseen ways. Help me rest in Your care
today.

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Day 4 – The Joy of Heaven
Read: Luke 15:10
“There is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Heaven throws a party every time someone turns back to God. Think about that — every moment of
grace on earth sends ripples of celebration through heaven’s halls. Angels rejoice not because of what
they’ve done, but because of what God has done in us.
Reflect: How does it make you feel to know that heaven rejoices over your repentance and growth?
Pray: God, thank You that my story brings joy to heaven. Help me share that same joy with others.

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Day 5 – Surrounded by God’s Presence
Read: 2 Kings 6:16–17
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with
them.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and
chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
Elisha’s servant thought they were surrounded by the enemy — until God opened his eyes to see the
truth. What if you could see what heaven sees? You’d realize that you’re never outnumbered, never
abandoned, and never without help. God’s presence always outweighs the pressure.
Reflect: Where do you need to be reminded that you’re not alone in the fight?
Pray: Lord, open my eyes to see Your presence surrounding me. Replace my fear with faith.

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Weekly Challenge: Every day this week, begin your morning by praying: “Lord, open my eyes to see
where You are working today — in the seen and the unseen.” And as you go through your week, look
for one opportunity to be someone else’s “messenger” — to speak encouragement, bring peace, or
remind someone of God’s care. You might just be the angel God sends.

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Series Title: Supernatural
Sermon Title: Heaven Among Us
Main Point: Angels are real, active, and part of God’s supernatural work in the world.
Application Point: Live with confidence—God is working behind the scenes, even when you can’t see it.
Scriptures: Hebrews 13:2, Psalm 91:11–12, Matthew 18:10, Luke 1:26–38, Acts 12:6–11 

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Me

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the unseen world in our series Supernatural. We started with spiritual warfare, where we learned that what we see is not all there is. Then we talked about the Holy Spirit, discovering that God has placed His very power within us. Last week, we got uncomfortably honest about Satan and demons, and we saw that we don’t fight with fear—we fight with God’s authority. And now, we’re closing our series on a higher note—literally—by talking about angels.

Now, I don’t know what comes to your mind when you hear the word “angel.” Maybe you picture a chubby baby with wings and a harp from a Hallmark card. Maybe you think of Clarence from It’s a Wonderful Life trying to earn his wings. Or maybe, if you’ve spent too much time watching the History Channel at 2 a.m., you picture flaming swords, cryptic prophecies, and UFOs.

But the Bible paints a much more grounded—and at the same time, far more awe-inspiring—picture. Angels aren’t wish-granting mascots or heavenly bouncers. They’re messengers. Servants. Warriors. They are reminders that God is always closer, stronger, and more active than we realize.

I’ve never seen an angel—or at least, I don’t think I have. I’ve never had one appear in my living room or whisper instructions to me in the checkout line at Kroger. And if I’m being honest, there’s a part of me that wants to believe they’re real—but another part that wonders if it’s just wishful thinking.

But then I look back over my life…
At that moment I should’ve been in a wreck, but wasn’t.
At that time I was overwhelmed, and someone showed up with the exact words I needed.
At that night when fear had me paralyzed—and peace fell anyway.

And I wonder: Was I alone? Or was heaven closer than I thought? (Slide 1)

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We

Most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about angels—unless it’s Christmas, or someone gives us one of those porcelain figurines that somehow always ends up in the guest bathroom.

But if we’re honest, many of us want to believe angels are real. We want to believe there’s more going on than what we can see. Because life is heavy. It’s hard. And sometimes, it feels like we’re on our own.

You ever have one of those moments where you just barely avoided disaster—and you don’t know how? Or you felt an overwhelming peace right when you were falling apart? Or someone showed up out of nowhere, said or did exactly what you needed, and then disappeared without a trace?

We shrug it off. “That was weird.” “Must’ve been a coincidence.” “I just got lucky.” But part of us wonders: Was that luck… or was that something more?

And then there are the other moments—when we don’t feel helped. When the car crashes. When the diagnosis comes. When the answer doesn’t arrive. And we ask: Where was God? Where were His angels then?

For many of us, angels are a confusing mix of Sunday school stories, pop culture images, and unanswered prayers. We don’t know what to believe. And even if we do believe they exist, we’re not sure what they’re doing—or what that means for us.

Are they real? Are they active? Do they show up in ordinary moments—or only in the most miraculous ones? Do they look like warriors, or your grandmother’s neighbor who helped you change a tire that one time?

We want to believe that heaven is closer than we think—but it’s hard to believe in what we can’t see. Especially when life feels anything but supernatural.

So here’s the question: What if angels are real—and we’ve just been looking in the wrong places? (Slide 2)
What if the supernatural isn’t far away—but closer than we ever imagined?

Let’s take a look at what Scripture says—not about myths or movies, but about real moments where angels walked into someone’s life… and everything changed.

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God

Let’s look at one small but powerful verse tucked into the end of Hebrews:

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” — Hebrews 13:2 (NIV) (Slide 3)

It almost reads like a footnote—until you sit with it.

“Do not forget…” implies something easy to overlook. Something we might miss in the busyness of life. Like that moment at the grocery store when someone drops their wallet. Or the neighbor who seems a little too chatty when you’re in a hurry. Or the stranger who asks for help and you hesitate.

And then the verse throws this curveball: “…some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”

Wait, what?

Not “might.” Not “in rare, Old Testament-only situations.” Just… some people have.
And here’s the kicker: without knowing it.

That phrase in Greek—“lanthanō”—means “to be unaware, to not perceive.” In other words, they looked like regular people. There was no halo. No harp music. No special effects. Just… a stranger. And yet, in that moment, the supernatural brushed up against the natural—and most never knew.

That’s kind of unnerving, right? And yet also incredibly comforting. Because it means that God’s work in our lives isn’t always obvious—but it is always present. (Slide 4)

This idea isn’t isolated. It runs through Scripture.

In Genesis 18, Abraham welcomes three travelers who turn out to be messengers from God—angels. One of them even speaks as the Lord Himself. And it all starts with Abraham offering them a meal.

In Luke 1, the angel Gabriel appears to Mary—not in a dream or a whirlwind, but as a visitor with a message. “Greetings, you who are highly favored!” To which Mary responds, basically, “I’m sorry, what now?”

And in Acts 12, Peter is in prison—chained, guarded, seemingly out of options—when an angel appears, wakes him up, and walks him out like it’s a casual afternoon stroll. Peter literally thinks he’s dreaming until he finds himself in the street.

Then there’s Psalm 91:11–12:

“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands…” (Slide 5)

That’s a promise—not of visible intervention, but of heaven’s quiet protection.

In Matthew 18:10, Jesus suggests that children have angels assigned to them, who “always see the face of My Father in heaven.” Imagine that—God has heavenly messengers who not only guard, but report directly to Him about our lives.

So here’s what we gather from all of this:

Angels are real. They are active. And often, they are unseen. (Slide 6)

They’re not here to be worshiped or obsessed over—but they are part of how God works. They guard. They deliver. They protect. They remind us that the supernatural is not confined to the pages of the Bible—it’s woven into the details of our everyday lives.

And maybe that’s the point of Hebrews 13:2.
It doesn’t say, “Figure out who the angels are.” It says, “Show hospitality. Live ready. Live open. Live aware.”
Because the stranger you’re tempted to ignore may just be heaven’s messenger.

Now, let’s pause here. I know this raises questions.

Why don’t we see more of this? Why didn’t an angel show up when I was in crisis? Where were they when my prayer went unanswered?

Those are fair questions. And Scripture doesn’t give us every answer. But it does give us assurance: God is always working—even when we can’t see how. And sometimes, He sends help in ways we don’t recognize until later. Or never at all.

The writer of Hebrews wants us to lean into that mystery—not to obsess over it, but to let it shape how we live.

Because when we believe that God is working behind the scenes—when we really believe it—it changes how we walk through hardship. It changes how we treat people. It reminds us that heaven isn’t far away. It’s moving among us. Watching. Guiding. Guarding. Delivering messages in the most ordinary of moments.

So here’s the summary I want you to carry home:

The supernatural is closer than you think. And angels are one way God reminds us of that. (Slide 7)

They’re not the point—Jesus is. But they are a reminder:
You’re not alone. You’re not forgotten. And heaven is not silent. 

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You

So here’s the challenge:
This week, live as if God is working behind the scenes—even when you can’t see it. (Slide 8)

That’s it. For one week, choose to walk through your day with the awareness that heaven may be closer than it looks. When you encounter a stranger, treat them with kindness. When you feel discouraged, remind yourself that you are not alone. When you face something that feels bigger than you, remember that you are not without help.

And each morning this week, take 30 seconds and pray:
“God, I may not see what You’re doing today—but I choose to trust that You are working. Help me walk in faith, and not by sight.” (Slide 9)

It’s not about chasing signs or obsessing over angels. It’s about learning to live with holy awareness—trusting that God often moves in subtle, quiet, behind-the-scenes ways. And sometimes, the very help you need is already on the way… you just haven’t recognized it yet.

For those of you who are skeptical, not sure about faith or angels or any of it—I get it. But here’s something you can do this week:
Practice paying attention.
What if, just for seven days, you assumed that what’s happening around you isn’t all there is? That maybe—not definitely, but maybe—there’s a bigger story behind the scenes?

You might be surprised by what you notice.
By the person who encourages you at just the right time.
By the moment of peace that shows up uninvited.
By the sense that maybe—just maybe—you’re not walking through life completely alone.

So believer or skeptic, here’s the invitation:

Live with your eyes open. Trust that God is moving. And treat every moment like it might matter more than you think. (Slide 10)

Because it just might.

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We

Imagine what our lives would look like if we actually believed that heaven was closer than we think.

What if we walked into every room with quiet confidence, knowing we’re never truly alone? What if we saw every stranger as someone who might just be part of a divine appointment? What if, instead of assuming the ordinary is meaningless, we leaned in with expectation—believing that God is working, even in the background?

Imagine a church where people lived with eyes wide open—where we didn’t just believe in the supernatural on paper, but expected to see glimpses of it in our relationships, our hardships, and even our interruptions.

What if our homes were marked by trust, not fear?
What if our community was filled with people who looked out for one another because we all believed someone might be hosting an angel?
What if our faith made us kinder, more attentive, more awake to what God might be doing?

We could be that kind of church.
The kind that walks by faith, with wonder.
The kind that believes God is always near—even when it’s not obvious.
The kind of people who never forget:
Heaven is among us.

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Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us that we are never alone.
Thank You for surrounding us with Your presence—even when we cannot see it.
Thank You for the quiet ways You protect, guide, and move on our behalf.

Lord, we confess that we often miss what You’re doing.
We get distracted by the noise, discouraged by the waiting, and doubtful when we can’t trace Your hand.
But today, we choose to trust You in the mystery.
We choose to walk by faith, not by sight.

Thank You for the gift of angels—Your messengers, Your warriors, Your servants.
Not so we can focus on them, but so we might remember just how close heaven truly is.
Help us to live with open eyes, open hearts, and open hands.
Help us to show hospitality, extend kindness, and stay alert to the holy moments happening all around us.

May we be people of wonder.
May we be people of trust.
And may we never forget that You are always working—even when we can’t see it.

We love You. We trust You.
And we walk forward in faith.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.