26/05/2026
*DAILY CALL FOR*
*Tuesday, May 26, 2026*
*TOPIC: JESUS, THE ONE WHO IS SUPERIOR TO ANGELS (1)*
*Text: Matthew 4: 1, 5-7, 11; Hebrews 1: 1-4*
Maithew, in his gospel account of the temptations of Jesus, tells us that angels came to attend to Him after the devil left Him (Matt.4:11). The Greek word transliteration 'diakoneo' connotes the idea of an attendant waiting on an important person or a host.
It suggests the idea of a servant and we will understand this from the term 'deacons'. In essence, angels serve (or minister) to Jesus. We will recall that: His birth was announced by angels; an angel rolled back the stone from the door of His tomb and announced His resurrection; and lastly, there were 2 men dressed in white (possibly angels) who spoke to the disciples of Christ at His ascension. The Scriptures indeed show us that angels are servants of Christ.
In Heb. 1:4, the Holy Writ plainly tells us that Jesus is superior to angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.
Of course, Paul the Apostle asserts that Jesus has been given a name that is above all names, that at His name, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that He is Lord to the glory of the Father. After His resurrection, Christ affirms that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him and on that basis, He gave the great commission. It is absurd to hear some people pray to angels or pray to the Father in the names of angels.
The fact that Jesus is superior to angels should be a source of encouragement to us, filling us with boldness and confidence to constantly approach God's throne of mercy in the name of Jesus, our only Lord, with faith that c requests shall be granted according to His will. How blessed we are!
_Prayer: Thank You, Gracious Father, for Jesus who died and is seated at your right hand. May we fully submit ourselves to His rule and authority, as we glorify You through Christ our Redeemer. Amen._
*Evening Reading: Philippians 2: 1-11*