Are you feeling weary and stressed today? God has you covered.
Certain Bible passages, confirm that angels offer the prayers of the saints [all born-again believers in Christ], to God. Passages like Revelation 5:8 and Revelation 8:3-4, depict angels and elders presenting the prayers of believers on Earth, to God as incense. This shows angels acting as conduits for our prayers, bringing them before God.
Why incense?
The sweet-smelling smoke of incense rising to heaven, symbolizes how God receives and treasures the sincere prayers of His people.
The Bible teaches that the prayers of believers are like sweet incense to God.This imagery is found in the Old Testament, where the psalmist prays to God, "May my prayer be set before you like incense" (Psalm 141:2).
"Angels at the altar of God offered incense", describes a scene from the Book of Revelation in the Bible, specifically Revelation 8:3-4, where an angel presents incense with the prayers of all the saints before God's throne, symbolizing the pleasing nature and acceptance of believers' prayers.This symbolic act connects to the earthly altar of incense in the Old Testament, which foreshadowed Christ's intercession and represented the prayers of God's people.
Angels in this context are not acting as mediators between us and God, as Jesus was appointed by His Father in Heaven, as the only Mediator between God and man [1st Timothy 2:5].
Angels serve as assistants in the presentation of our prayers. God said not to pray to angels [the first commandment]. Instead, angels serve God's purpose in being involved with the prayers of believers... acting as "ministering spirits". That is, their ministry is directed towards believers who will "inherit salvation," -- those who will receive eternal glory, through their faith in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:14.
God's sees and hears all. You may rest assured that God takes notice of you, every single time you are sad, or shed even one tear.
If God can restore a man like Lazarus, back to life, there's no doubt he can restore everything in your life, back to life -- everything that is broken. I have seen him do this many times, in my own times of need. Even this week, He was so faithful and caring, as always, and delivered me out of a very difficult time. He will definitely do the same for you. I can vouch to you this morning that God reached down and pulled me out of a very bad situation, so I know He can do the same for you!
Absolutely nothing is too hard for God. He proved that once again to me this week, as He answered my prayers.
If you're thinking that all may be lost, don't be so sure. As you come to God in faith and prayer, your problems are addressed before Him in heaven as soon as you speak them -- and what seemed like a catastrophe, God can turn around instantly, restoring what seemed impossible to you. He'll give you a brand new start in life -- a new beginning, just as He did me this week. Hold on in faith, and God will take over the rest. He's got your back!
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Beautiful post, sister, I love it. God loves to listen to the prayers of His children. The sweet smelling of fragrance is a testimony to how God to fill His Nose with the sweetness of our prayers.
@GodSpeed63 Amen, brother. And while God always listens to us, we should always stop and listen to him, as his words are full of blessed wisdom that we can find no other place in this world.