I know an angel. I think he may be an odd angel because he does really amazing things for people and then sometimes he doesn’t come through on time. Perhaps that is part of his disguise. It’s hard to discern because I don’t have access to the angel handbook. You know that angels among us have to keep a low profile; otherwise they would never get any rest.
This particular angel has a heart of gold and goes far beyond what you would expect of any human. He volunteers for every need that a person may have. I have often warned him about over extending himself but he doesn’t listen. I suspect that he is taking orders from someone far more important than me. I just can’t help encouraging him to not take on so much at once, but every human need that he can fulfill he jumps in whole heartedly.
He tells me that it’s an opportunity that God gives you. I have no response to that except an appreciative and admiring smile. This angel does not have a simple or easy life. He has problems of his own. But no matter what his situation is he always puts others before himself. He never complains about all that he does for others or all he is asked to do. And he is asked to do a lot. People have learned that he can solve their problems, share a kind word or give good directions to just about anywhere. His angel phone rings constantly and he always answers with good cheer and willingness to listen and solve whatever issue is at hand.
Being the non angel that I am, I often say turn off your phone or we will never get through this movie. His response is always, “But what if it is my children or someone who really needs me?” So I have to agree and put things in perspective. A movie? How could that compare to a child or friend in need. This angel puts on a good front because sometimes he over promises things that he will do. When this happens it’s always because a greater need has arisen. So to someone who is not really paying attention it could seem that he doesn’t always keep his word. But he does. It may not be related to your idea of timely, but he always comes through and with great apology for being late.
Angel people like him are rare and extremely special. Many recognize the sign and vow to be a supporter and friend for life. Many of us wish that we had the heart and energy to do just a little bit of the good that these angels manifest. But being mere humans we always fall short. It’s okay though because we are not dealing with an ordinary human with a good heart. No we are dealing with an angel on a mission and there is no way to compete. From this realization one can gain some comfort. So to any other angels out there that happen upon this tribute, thank you for everything you do. The world would be a much darker place without you.