Concierge Service
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Heb 1:13-14 (KJV)
Though I’ve not grown up in a position of royalty, where being born into the royal family comes with a whole entourage of servants to assist in every aspect of daily life, there has been a taste of what this might be like on some of the trips I’ve been privileged to take. Other countries have house servants who are constantly on call to relieve you of overexertion of any kind, while nice hotels have concierges who are quite insistent upon taking your load, providing you with transportation, directing you towards destinations of interest or need, and generally meeting any need you might have as if it really were their pleasure to do so. While it may be good to have enough independence so that you can make it just fine in the absence of any of these helpers, there is a definite relief and release to be productive and enjoy your stay when these things are taken care of for you. Especially in certain areas of the Orient, the honor bestowed upon you by the bowing and the gladness to serve not only enhances your stay, but also elevates a sense of self-worth and confidence in this person that is being given so much respect.
Although there has been a needed return to the ‘real’ world, where the royal treatment is but a fond memory, I believe there is an understanding to be obtained from those experiences that brings to light the provision of service that is part of our salvation’s inheritance. The natural world may be free from the constant care of a willing servant, but our Father, the King, has made sure that in the very real world of the spirit, there is a group of servants ready to carry our load, point us in the right direction, and minister to every need of our spirit. In this new realm that is ours in Christ, we’re made to be kings and priests (Revelations 1:6), and with this royal identification there is an opportunity to take advantage of the concierge service of heaven. There is always an option to ignore the servants and just do it all yourself, but how much more enjoyable is the stay when you just let them do what they’re there for and focus on the purpose of your tenure? How much greater will be our progress towards the fulfillment of our purpose in Christ if the provision of service by ministering spirits is utilized and maximized? Just like it was a bit of an adjustment for me to let someone carry my luggage or arrange for my transportation, there is an adjustment in the spirit where those things that might have formerly been carried are released to the ones who specialize in gladly caring for all of those needs.
There is a provision already made for today, and an opportunity to take advantage of this service that is part of our abundant life in Christ. There are powerful ministering spirits awaiting the words of faith that will direct them to do what they are commissioned to do for us, the heirs of salvation. May this increasingly become our way of royal living that never requires a return to that old way of self-dependence and burden bearing.