From a fulfilled view, I believe the major prophetic events have already been fulfilled in Christ and His judgment upon Old Covenant Israel. However, that does not mean the spiritual realm has gone silent. One question I often get is: Are angels still with us today? The answer is yes. Let me show you from Scripture why we can be confident that angels are still present and active, even in the fulfilled kingdom.

Angels Are Ministering Spirits to Believers

Hebrews 1:14 "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to provide service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?"

• Angels are not ceremonial or obsolete. They have an active purpose: to serve those who belong to Christ.
  
  

• That includes us today. The inheritance has been realized, but their role of service continues.
  
  

• The phrase "those who will inherit salvation" is not limited to the first century. Salvation continues, so does their ministry.
  
  

Angels Can Be Present Without Being Recognized

Hebrews 13:2 "Do not neglect hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it."

• This verse assumes ongoing activity of angels beyond the first century.
  
  

• If we are warned not to overlook strangers because they might be angels, that applies now as much as then.
  
  

• The instruction would be irrelevant if this were no longer possible.
  
  

Angels Rejoice Over Salvation Today

Luke 15:10 "In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

• Salvation did not end in the first century.
  
  

• Every time someone repents and turns to Christ, angels rejoice.
  
  

• That means they are still watching, still caring, still involved. Repentance is ongoing, and so is their joy.
  
  

We Have Already Come to the Realm of Angels

Hebrews 12:22 "But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels."

• This is not a future hope, it is a present reality.
  
  

• If we have come to the heavenly Jerusalem, then we dwell in the realm where angels are.
  
  

• The spiritual kingdom includes them. This was already true in the first century, and it still is.
  
  

Angels Were Involved in Personal Protection

Psalm 91:11 "For He will give His angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways."

• This was true under the Old Covenant, and God has not become less protective in the New Covenant.
  
  

• While the context originally applied to Israel, the principle of angelic care reflects God's enduring nature.
  
  

• God's character does not change. His use of angels for protection continues.
  
  

The Early Church Believed in Angelic Guardianship

Acts 12:15 "They said to her, 'It is his angel.'"

• This was said when Peter was freed from prison.
  
  

• While they were mistaken, the assumption shows early believers expected angelic presence and protection.
  
  

• Scripture records it without correction, showing the belief wasn't dismissed.
  
  

Angels Are Involved with the Prayers of the Saints

Revelation 8:3-4 "Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer, and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense ascended from the angel's hand with the prayers of the saints before God."

• While symbolic, this imagery connects angels with the ongoing spiritual activity of God's people.
  
  

• Prayer did not end in the first century, and neither did their role in God's heavenly service.
  
  

• The scene ties angelic ministry directly to the prayers of believers.
  
  

More Scripture That Shows Angels Are Active Today

Matthew 18:10 "See that you do not look down on one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven."

• Jesus speaks of angels assigned to children, still active and in God's presence.
  
  

• This implies ongoing angelic guardianship. The word "continually" shows this is not a temporary situation.
  
  

1 Corinthians 11:10 "Therefore the woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels."

• Paul appeals to the presence of angels as a reason for reverence during worship.
  
  

• Angels were not distant or uninvolved, and that presence continues today. They are still witnesses of the church.
  
  

1 Timothy 5:21 "I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels..."

• Angels are described as present and involved in the church's leadership and discipline.
  
  

• Paul puts them right alongside God and Christ as witnesses. This was not a temporary ceremonial idea.
  
  

Revelation 22:8-9 "And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things. But he said to me, 'Do not do that, I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brothers the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!'"

• The angel remains with John after the vision.
  
  

• He calls himself a fellow servant of those who obey God's word, showing connection to believers today.
  
  

• He was not just for John. He was serving all who obey.
  
  

Zechariah 1:10-11 "These are the ones whom the Lord has sent to patrol the earth. And they answered the angel of the Lord..."

• This vision from the Old Testament reveals angels as observers and reporters of human activity.
  
  

• That principle reflects a role they still may fulfill under God's authority. Angelic oversight is part of God's consistent governance.
  
  

Conclusion

The fulfilled kingdom is not a silent, empty shell. It is alive. It is spiritual. And it includes the continued presence of God's holy messengers. The same God who sent angels before the Cross, during the first century, and in the judgment upon Jerusalem, has not stopped using them. Angels are still around today, ministering, rejoicing, watching, and glorifying God as part of the heavenly order we now belong to.

We are not alone.

You Likely Have Angels Around You Right Now

Based on Scripture, it's reasonable to believe that you have at least one angel assigned to you and possibly more:

• One may be for protection, as Psalm 91:11 promises: "He will give His angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways."
  
  

• Another may be involved in spiritual matters, like prayer or worship (Revelation 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:10).
  
  

• You may have a personal angelic guardian, as Matthew 18:10 implies: "Their angels... continually see the face of My Father."
  
  

• Angels are also fellow servants, aware of your obedience (Revelation 22:9).
  
  

God has not left His people without help. You are part of the spiritual kingdom surrounded by heavenly servants who serve, protect, and rejoice over you.

Yes, angels are still with us today and they are with you.