1 Corinthians 11:10–11: For this reason the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels. Nevertheless, neither is man independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, in the Lord.
Now here is a reference to angels that I don’t understand. I am of the opinion that we are being observed by God’s created intelligences. We are on a stage in this little world, and all God’s created intelligences are watching us. They are finding out about the love of God because they know we are not worthy of the love of God. They probably think God would have done well to have gotten rid of us because we are rebellious creatures in His universe. But He didn’t! He loves us! That display of His love is in His grace to save us. The angels probably marvel at His grace and patience with little man. The power of the woman is to hold her man because she is a woman. The man holds his woman because he is a man. This is the marriage relationship as God ordained it. When that relationship doesn’t exist, then God’s ideal is lost. 1
Application
- Read Psalm 103:20-21. Why should you believe in angels?
- If angels are called ministers of God, who do His pleasure, what should you be doing in your marriage as a redeemed child of God?
Thought to Share
Angels observe the grace of God upon His creation that rebels against Him. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, teach me to minister for Your good pleasure.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (1 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 44). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.