“Another angel came and stood at the altar, having 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.” (Revelation 8:3)
In multiple places, Revelation states that incense represents the prayers of God’s people. They are burned before Him as both a sweet-smelling aroma and a pungent odor to grab His attention (see Revelation 5:8).
Notice that the above verse says that an angel was given MUCH incense. Many prayers were burned before God before He sounded the trumpets and moved to action. He listened and He heard, but He waited for much incense.
Many prayers make for a mighty bowl of incense before God. Sometimes it will be many years and many prayers before God answers us. He isn’t ignoring us; He is waiting for the right time. Remember the persistent widow of Luke 18. Always pray, and do not lose heart.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites