When God created “the world and everything in it,” He created the angels (Acts 17:24; Psalm 104:4). These spiritual beings have unique roles and characteristics, but they share a common purpose. Their job is to worship God and minister to His people.
Lucifer was one of God’s angels—a magnificent being. The prophet Ezekiel described him as “the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty…. Every precious stone was [his] covering…. [He was] the anointed cherub who covers…. [He was] perfect in [his] ways from the day [he was] created” (28:12-15). Lucifer was fully arrayed by the Creator to reflect His glory. This dazzling angel walked in the Garden of Eden and had direct access to God—until one day, when everything changed.