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“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” —Hebrews 13:2
When we think of angels, we often picture heavenly beings sent from God to guide and protect us. Yet, there are also “angels among us”—ordinary people who live with extraordinary kindness, using their gifts and energy to help others without seeking recognition. Their quiet, selfless actions shine as reflections of God’s love on earth. And the beautiful truth is, God has equipped each of us with talents, resources, and abilities so that we too can be instruments of His care and compassion.
Scripture tells us, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10). This means that the very abilities we sometimes take for granted—whether in our jobs, our daily routines, or our relationships—are blessings meant to be shared.
Steps to Tap Into Our Talents for God’s Glory
- Recognize the Source of Your Gifts
Every ability—whether it’s teaching, organizing, cooking, building, encouraging, or listening—comes from God. When we acknowledge Him as the giver, we remain humble and willing to serve. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights” (James 1:17). - Pray for Opportunities to Serve
Ask God daily to open your eyes to the needs around you. Sometimes He calls us to serve in big ways, but often it’s in the small, everyday opportunities that His love shines brightest. “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Matthew 9:37). - Start Where You Are
You don’t need to wait for a special calling—your workplace, family, church, or neighborhood is already a mission field. Use your current position, skills, and influence to bless others. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). - Serve With Joy, Not for Recognition
True service flows from love, not from a desire for credit. When we serve quietly and faithfully, we reflect Christ’s humility. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves” (Philippians 2:3). - Encourage Others to Use Their Gifts
Just as we are inspired by those who give selflessly, our actions can inspire others to do the same. Together, the body of Christ grows stronger. “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27).
Becoming Instruments of God’s Love
When we live with open hands and open hearts, we allow God’s love to flow through us into the lives of others. Helping a neighbor, volunteering time, mentoring a young person, or even offering a listening ear are all ways we become His instruments. Jesus Himself said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
Final Thought
The angels among us remind us of God’s presence in everyday life. They inspire us to recognize our own talents not as possessions to hoard, but as tools to uplift others. When we give freely of what God has entrusted to us, we join in His work of love on earth. And in doing so, we may discover that we, too, have become someone’s angel in disguise.
