Our text for today is Daniel 7:10:
“A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him.”
This number represents 100 million. While it may be a poetic way of describing an innumerable host, the point is clear—heaven is not a place with just a few angels. Yet, of all these angels, only three are known by name: Satan, Michael, and Gabriel.
One of our readers shared that her favorite Bible character is Gabriel. Michael is described as the archangel, meaning “chief angel” or “highest-ranking angel.” Interestingly, Jude 1:9 suggests that Satan may have held an even higher position at one time. So, what makes Gabriel so special?
Perhaps it’s because God chose Gabriel to deliver the most important messages in history. It was Gabriel who told Mary about God’s plan to send Jesus to save the world (Luke 1:26-28). I especially admire Gabriel for what he said to Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist:
“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news” (Luke 1:19).
Gabriel stands in the presence of God! When I get to heaven, I want to meet him.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.