Secrets from Beyond The Grave

says, "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets." Angels were assigned to confirm the information already known in heaven that the cry of wickedness was great from Sodom. Another example can be seen from the vision of Jacob in which he saw a golden ladder reaching from Earth to the top of heaven, with angels ascending the steps and other angels descending from heaven to Earth. Because Jacob mentioned tithing ("a tenth," Gen. 28:22) after seeing this vision, some suspect the ladder was sitting at the site of the future temple (Mount Moriah in Jerusalem), where tithes would one day be received by Jacob's descendants. Thus, the angels were carrying the tithe up to heaven and releasing the blessing back to those on Earth. Jacob called the area "the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven" (v. 17). Angels are ministering spirits sent to minister for those who are the heirs of salvation (Heb. 1:14). They are fully aware of who we are and are especially protective of children (Matt. 18:10). In heaven, angels worship God (Rev. 5:11), have access to the seven trumpets and seven vials used to pour out the future Tribulation judgments (Rev. 8:6; 15:6), and guard the twelve gates of the city (Rev. 21:12). There are so many angels that they are called an "innumerable company of angels" (Heb. 12:22). I believe each believer has an assigned angel that stays with him or her throughout that person's lifetime: The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, It appears that each person's angel may be responsible for compiling any information related to that individual while living on Earth and for keeping a detailed record in the heavenly files that will be used at the bema. When John was caught up into the heavenly temple in Revelation, he saw the throne, the twenty-four elders, the four beasts, and the multitude of angels. These angels may be the angels that are going to present the information about each person to the Lord at the bema. How the Books Will Work These books in heaven will each serve a distinct purpose at the bema judgment. The Book of the Living--your entire destiny was recorded in the Book of the Living. The Book of Life--by receiving Christ, your name was inscribed in the Lamb's Book of Life. The Book of Tears--details of your words and tears and other actions are recorded in a Book of Tears. The Book of Remembrance--as you give finances to the kingdom's work and pray, your actions are marked in the Book of Remembrance. The Book of Rewards--as you work on Earth for God and help others, your deeds are recorded in heaven. At the judgment seat of Christ all these books will be placed in a fire. If your works are burned, then you will receive no reward. If your works endure the test and come forth, you will be rewarded and hear the Lord say, "Well done, good and faithful servant . . . " (Matt. 25:21). If you hear these words, then the next statement from Christ at the judgment will thrill you for and delivers them. --Psalm 34:7