I’ve been working my way through Bob Sorge’s new book, “Power of the Blood” and loved his somewhat fictional conversation with the archangel, Gabriel:
Gabriel the archangel, when he appeared to Zacharias, described his occupation in this manner: “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God” (Luke 1:19).
“So what do you do, Gabriel?”
“I stand in the presence of God.”
“Yes, I understand that, but I’m wondering what you do.”
“I stand in the presence of God.”
“Yes, I get that, but I mean, you’re an angel; so what exactly does an angel do?”
“I’m not sure you’re hearing me,” I can imagine an exasperated Gabriel retorting. “That’s what I do. I stand in the presence of God, gape with wonder at His glory, and burn with fiery desire before the throne. If He sends me somewhere, I go; if He doesn’t send me, I just stand there.”
Great picture and perspective.