The First of three Angels or Messengers
The First angel has the eternal gospel to proclaim all to nations and peoples. This angel does not have a cup of God's horror.
This angel seen by John in the heavens is sent to preach to the earth.
A literal angel in the heavens and close enough to be seen on the earth.
Background Reading:
Revelation 14:6-7
The First Angel with the eternal gospel to proclaim.
6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water."