Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which stands for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Those who subscribe to the prevailing philosophies on self-preservation will most likely have to depend upon the arm of flesh to save them in time of real danger. In other words, if persons decide to take the matter of protection into their own hands, then there will be no need for God to send holy angels to protect such, for they have already decided to protect their own selves. Angels are sent where they are needed, and thus, it becomes useless for God to put resources in places and situations where folks have already decided to fend for themselves. In a nutshell, it would all boil down to trusting in God, and God alone.
[The Great Controversy pp 631] The heavenly sentinels, faithful to their trust, continue their watch. In some cases, before the time specified in the decree, enemies will rush upon the waiting ones to put them to death. But none can pass the mighty guardians stationed about every faithful soul. Some are assailed in their flight from the cities and villages; but the swords raised against them break and fall as powerless as a straw. Others are defended by angels in the form of men of war.
Let us then allow the sacred truths of God’s word to dispel the darkness that has enveloped the earth for it is His will that we be settled into the truth, both in practice, and intellectually. We therefore end with a passage of scripture that should encourage us to search out, and know God for ourselves, because it is an intelligent knowledge of Him that would keep us calm during the difficult days of earth’s history that are ahead.
Jeremiah 9:23 Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!