We are called (Acts 15:14, 1Pet 2:9) into the Ecclesia to present our spiritual offerings (1Pet 2:5). Among these is the incense of prayer (Psalm 141:2). And those prayers are acceptable only if they are offered through the Christ-Altar.
When it is remembered that the Holy Place corresponds to our present Ecclesial associations; that the service we offer consists of fellowship and of manifesting the light of the knowledge of God’s Word, we should readily see the important part played by Prayer in our acceptable offering to our Heavenly Father.
The privilege of prayer is to be associated with the reading and study of the Word and is acceptable only when offered in faith and through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Then the ascending incense-prayer rises as “one” voice from the Ecclesia Altar and its horns (that is, of Christ and his member saints). This may be further illustrated by reference to Rev 8:3-4, Rev 9:13, where the angel, the Altar and the censer are all symbols of the saints.
In acceptance of, and response to, such prayers, Yahweh will avenge His own of their enemies (Luke 18:1-8); avenging His own elect of all ages (Rev. 6:10).
The prayers of the saints preceded the events of Rev 8:3-4, Rev 9:13 and give assurance that our Heavenly Father not only hears, but will also answer our prayers (see Eureka Vol 2, pp. 354-360).
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