Dreaming with the Angels

Although angels and dreams are mentioned numerous times throughout the Bible, we have concentrated almost entirely on the era in which Jesus walked on this earth nearly 2,000 years ago. That portion of the Bible is mostly found in the New Testament – particularly the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
However, it would be a mistake to overlook or ignore the significance of the rest of God’s Word – not just regarding dreams and angels, but everything God wants to share with you. There is much to learn that could add substantial meaning and purpose to your life.
While reading this book, you may have asked: Why does God not use angels and dreams today? Or, does he? Rest assured, He does, but you may not always hear about it or recognize it.
For starters, the angels you’ve read about are alive and well today – still carrying out God’s work. They do not die, and in some ways, we will be similar to them when we reach Heaven:

But those who are considered worthy of taking part in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage, and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection. (Luke 20:35-36)

Similarly, the Bible declares there is joy among the angels in Heaven every time a person accepts Jesus as their Lord and Savior – even if it’s just one person at a time (Luke 15:10). That means if you’ve already accepted Jesus, you personally caused a bounty of heavenly angels to celebrate your decision whether you realized it or not.
Additionally, every child of God has an angel protecting them (sometimes called guardian angels). With His arms wrapped around a young child, Jesus once cautioned His disciples:

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10-11 NIV)

Hebrews 1:14 takes it a step further:

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

So in short, God has assigned angels to watch over those who believe in Him.
Nonetheless, caution must be used regarding our overall view or concept of angels. Some angels and their purposes are pagan (ungodly) and falsely portrayed in today’s society. In other words, they don’t mesh with what the Bible teaches.
Jude 1:6 in the New Testament alludes to this:

And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling – these He has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.

Jude 1:8-9 reveals what happens to those who fall victim to these dark angels, and it’s not good. It even makes reference to God’s archangel, Michael, scolding the devil in the Lord’s name for telling lies.
Furthermore, it’s important to note we should not worship angels. The book of Revelation cites an incident in which the apostle John was admonished by an angel for doing so. As God revealed to John in a life-like vision or dream how this earthly world will come to an end, a messenger angel approached:

At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus. (Revelation 19:10 NIV)

Thus, we are at par with the angels, but God is greater, so all angels and human beings are expected to worship Him. God also commanded angels to worship Jesus, too:

And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” (Hebrews 1:6)