Joel J. Miller's book
Lifted by Angels is full of information about angels, both the biblical/historical/true-to-life ones and our personal guardians as well. He pulls writings from the church fathers, which is a huge resource for this book, and also the Bible, and makes what turns out to be a huge amount of information, very readable. I found it a comfort. And with the modern-day preoccupation with making angels all cute and fuzzy, Miller paints a picture of powerful beings who are working for us. They're not to be worshiped, but are living in such a way that directs the attention to the Father and not to themselves.
The following quote, pretty much, says it all:
"Go back to Augustine's crowded urban streets. We live in a larger city, one where angels and people rub shoulders. While we feel alone, sometimes horribly alone, we nonetheless stand and pray amid a host of angels. If we could pull the veil, we would see them watching, suggesting, participating, sharing, and interceding."
Exactly.
(i received this book free to review from thomas nelson/booksneeze)
