In today’s spiritual climate, it’s become surprisingly common to hear people say things like:
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“I call on Archangel Michael for protection.”
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“I dispatch my angels to go before me.”
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“You just need to activate your angels by speaking it.”
These phrases sound spiritual—even powerful—but beneath them lies a dangerous question we need to ask:
When did we start believing we could command angels?
đź“– What Does the Bible Actually Say?
Scripture speaks often of angels—but never of humans commanding them.
In fact, the Bible consistently presents angels as servants of God, not ours.
“Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word.”
— Psalm 103:20
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
— Hebrews 1:14
Even Michael the Archangel, one of the mightiest beings in Heaven, did not act on his own authority:
“The Lord rebuke you!”
— Jude 1:9
Michael didn’t rebuke Satan himself—he left it to the Lord.
So why would we think that we—dust and breath—can order Heaven’s army?
🌀 Where Did This Idea Come From?
1. New Age Influence
In the rise of New Age spirituality during the 1980s and 1990s, the idea of “spirit guides,” “guardian angels,” and “calling in archangels” gained popularity. These teachings treat angels more like personal assistants or cosmic energy forms—far from the holy beings we see in scripture.
2. Charismatic Confusion
Some modern Christian movements began quoting verses like Psalm 103:20 to say “angels heed the voice of YOUR word”—implying that your spoken commands can release angels. But that’s not what the verse says. Angels obey God’s word, not ours.
3. Experience Over Scripture
Dreams, visions, or emotional experiences are sometimes trusted more than scripture. But no matter how vivid or moving an encounter is, if it contradicts the Word—it’s not from the Spirit of Truth.
đźš« The Danger of Commanding Angels
When we assume authority that doesn’t belong to us, we risk the very warning Paul gave:
“Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels…”
— Colossians 2:18
Trying to command angels shifts our eyes off the Sovereign King and onto spiritual experiences that can easily become idolatrous—or worse, open doors to deception.
“Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
âś… What Should We Do Instead?
📌 Pray to the Father — through Jesus — by the Holy Spirit.
đź“Ś Trust that God dispatches angels according to His perfect will.
📌 Ask the Lord for protection, guidance, wisdom—and let Him send His messengers as He sees fit.
Angels serve God—not us. But how amazing that He sends them to serve those who are in Christ!
We don’t need to know their names.
We don’t need to direct their movements.
We just need to trust the One who commands Heaven’s hosts.
🕊️ Final Thought
Spiritual curiosity is not a sin. But spiritual authority must come from truth, not tradition or trending ideas.
If you’ve ever felt drawn to command angels or rely on them for help, let this be your invitation to pause and return to the Word.
The Bible never once teaches us to command angels.
Instead, it teaches us to worship the One who created them—
and to trust His power, not our own.
You don’t need to play with borrowed spiritual tools.
You need the truth, the cross, and the covering of Christ.
Let your heart be sealed with truth.
And let Jesus—not angels—be the center of your spiritual walk.