April 21st, 2026
Tuesday, April 21st
Keep Praying!
By: Pastor Chrissy Cooney
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, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. (Revelation 8:3-4 NLT, p. 464 in Messiah)
Among all the apocalyptic images we find in the book of Revelation is this beautiful image of a gold altar and a gold incense burner, and a bowl full of the prayers of the saints. The incense and the prayers mix, and rise up before God.
The altar reminds us of the Lamb who was slain, the Perfect Sacrifice, Jesus.
The incense reminds us of the sweet smelling worship being offered up to the Lord day and night.
And the prayers of the saints… our prayers, gathered together and mixed with the worship, are ascending to the Father.
On the darkest and most terrible days, our prayers are rising to our Heavenly Father. Our imperfect prayers, purified by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, mixed with continuous worship, are rising with a pleasant aroma to the very throne room of God.
Friend, don’t stop praying. Your prayers are not in vain. He hears you. He sees you. He loves you.
Keep Praying!
By: Pastor Chrissy Cooney
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, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. (Revelation 8:3-4 NLT, p. 464 in Messiah)
Among all the apocalyptic images we find in the book of Revelation is this beautiful image of a gold altar and a gold incense burner, and a bowl full of the prayers of the saints. The incense and the prayers mix, and rise up before God.
The altar reminds us of the Lamb who was slain, the Perfect Sacrifice, Jesus.
The incense reminds us of the sweet smelling worship being offered up to the Lord day and night.
And the prayers of the saints… our prayers, gathered together and mixed with the worship, are ascending to the Father.
On the darkest and most terrible days, our prayers are rising to our Heavenly Father. Our imperfect prayers, purified by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, mixed with continuous worship, are rising with a pleasant aroma to the very throne room of God.
Friend, don’t stop praying. Your prayers are not in vain. He hears you. He sees you. He loves you.
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