On My Second Blog for Christmas...

Throughout the story of Christ's birth, angels are everywhere. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus. (Luke 1:31). An angel also appeared to the shepherds who were watching their flocks by night. He told them to not be afraid, that he brings tidings of great joy, that Christ the Lord had been born. He told them that they would find the baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (Luke 2:8-12)

It's a Wonderful Life, is a classic Christmas movie. In it, an angel named Clarence shows a frustrated business man, George Bailey, what the world would be like if George didn't exist. Clarence shows George that he really is needed in the world. Clarence opens George's eyes to the things that are really important in life.

I'm sure many of you have felt the presence of angels helping you through life. I know I have. I'm wanting to relate angels to the word of God, the scriptures. I know I just posted a blog about scriptures, but hear me out. The scriptures guide us to Christ. They help us to find the important things in life, what really matters. We receive individual answers to prayers through the scriptures. I know it shows me just how much my Father in Heaven loves me, by speaking to me through His word. "Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do." (2 Nephi 32:3)


We shouldn't just make the scriptures important around Christmas but all year long. We will receive guidance and understanding as we feast upon the words of Christ. The next time you see or hear an angel, go read a verse of scripture. I promise that something you read will help you draw closer to Christ.