Jesus Is Greater

Hebrews 1

​One must never worship angels as angels are created beings to serve God and humanity. The creation should never receive Glory over the Creator.

Jesus is greater than the angels or any created thing because He is the eternal Son of God whom the angels worship and serve and whom He made. He made all things, as He is Lord and Creator.

In Hebrews 1:14, we learn that angels serve God’s people, even though we may not recognize them. They give special care to children and they intervene in the lives of God’s servants when they need special help like the Angel that walked Peter right out of the jail cell and past the entry gate.

When believers die, the angels escort them to glory; and when Christ returns, angels will accompany Him. We must not worship angels or pray to them; but we can trust God to send them when we need them most.

“I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me, 9 but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.” Revelation 22:8–9 (ESV)

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” Hebrews 1:1–2 (ESV)

“God has spoken to us!” What a tremendous statement, and what a great responsibility it brings to you if you have heard His voice through His Word: “See that you do not refuse Him who speaks” (Hebrews 12:25).

What do you do with the Word of God? Do you understand it is the spoken word of God?

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,” Hebrews 1:3 (ESV)

Dr. Tony Evans writes, “The sacrificial system was God’s temporary solution, pointing forward to something better. But when Jesus died on the cross for sin, he declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30)—that is, “The sin debt is paid in full.” With his resurrection, his work was complete, and he sat down in the seat of authority and power to rule from heaven through his people on earth.”

Jesus Christ is the Father’s last word. In Him, divine revelation is seen and heard in its fullness; and in Him, God’s revelation is complete. When we see Him, we see the Father.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.” John 14:1–11 (ESV)

Through Christ, we understand where everything came from, where it is going, what keeps it going, and why it is here. We also understand what He has done for us. He died for us! Today He is enthroned in glory, ministering to us and for us. He desires to mature us and teach us how to walk by faith. One day He will defeat all His enemies and bring in His righteous kingdom.

With a Savior like that, why look for a substitute? Why would be think of worshiping angels or and created being or created thing?
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Today, know that Jesus is greater than angels. While angels play an important role in God’s plans, Jesus plays a far more important role, for He is God, and therefore should be the focus of our worship. God addressed Christ as his divine equal!

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