PROVOKING ANGELS
By, Apostle John Eckhardt, www.impactnetwork.net
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Angels often stand behind prophets and ministry gifts when they are preaching. We have seen
this many times in our services. Angels often stand on the platform. They are involved in what
we are preaching and declaring.
I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I
have prepared.
Beware of him, and obey his voice, PROVOKE him not; for he will not pardon your
transgressions: for my name is in him.
But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine
enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. (Exodus 23:20-22)
Angels can even be provoked. God warned Israel not to provoke the angel sent before them.
Disobedience to the word and voice of the Lord can provoke angels. Provoke is the Hebrew
word marar meaning to make bitter or make enraged. This is a sobering thought. Angels don’t
like when God’s word is disobeyed. Angels place high honor on the word of the Lord. They are
committed to God and his word.
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD
opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and
chariots of fire round about Elisha. (2 Kings 6:17)
Angels are therefore absolutely committed to God’s word and seeing it come to pass. They are
faithful servants of God, and faithful to us as well when we walk in and obey God’s word. The
prophet Elisha was aware of the heavenly host, and prayed for God to open the eyes of his
servant:
The Lord also opened the eyes of Balaam to see an angel in the way.
Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the
way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.
(Num.22:31)
This angel was sent to withstand Balaam, who was called by Balak to curse Israel. Balaam was
spared and prophesied blessing over Israel which enraged Balak.
We don’t want to provoke angels. We want them on our side assisting us. They make great
helpers, but are formidable enemies. When we submit to God prophetic purposes they will be
our friends and not our enemies. They will help us succeed and fulfill God’s prophetic word
and plan for our lives.
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