126
The Truth About Angels
Calling him [Satan] by his true name, Jesus rebukes the deceiver.
Divinity flashed through suffering humanity, and He made manifest
through His word the authority of heaven. He reveals to the deceiver
that, though he had resumed the disguise of an angel of light, his true
character was not hidden from the Saviour of the world. He called
him Satan, the angel of darkness, who had left his first estate, and had
refused allegiance to God.—
The Signs of the Times, March 28, 1895
.
Satan left the field a vanquished foe, peremptorily dismissed. At
the word of Christ, “Get thee hence, Satan,” the powerful fallen angel
had no choice but to obey. Angels that excel in strength were on the
battleground, guarding the interest of the tempted soul, and ready to
resist the foe.—
The Review and Herald, April 24, 1894
.
Heavenly Angels Watched Christ Being Tempted
Apparently Christ was alone with him [Satan] in the wilderness of
temptation. Yet He was not alone, for angels were round Him just as
angels of God are commissioned to minister unto those who are under
the fearful assaults of the enemy.—
Manuscript Releases 16:180
.
All heaven watched the conflict between the Prince of light and the
[178]
prince of darkness. Angels stood ready to interpose in Christ’s behalf
should Satan pass the prescribed limit.—
The Bible Echo, September
3, 1900
.
These were real temptations, no pretense. Christ “suffered being
tempted” (
Hebrews 2:18
). Angels of heaven were on the scene on that
occasion, and kept the standard uplifted, that Satan should not exceed
his bounds and overpower the human nature of Christ.—
Selected
Messages 1:94
.
The strain upon Christ had left Him as one dead. “And, behold,
angels came and ministered unto Him.” Their arms encircled Him.
Upon the breast of the highest angel in heaven His head rested.... The
foe was vanquished.—
The Bible Echo, September 3, 1900
.
After Satan had ended his temptations, he departed from Jesus for
a season, and angels prepared Him food in the wilderness.—
Early
Writings, 158
.