Exodus 30
Offerings of incense twice a day (morning and evening) and a half shekel at registration to the Lord... There's some pretty interesting perpetual ordinances that are found in the old testament. The question arises: What does this mean for us today?
As I think of the offering of incense I am reminded of Psalm 141:2 (NIV) "May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice." Incensing at both morning and evening prayers is still done at many orthodox churches. What a reminder not to neglect coming into the presence of God with our prayers. Knowing that as we pray, God is with us and hears. It is a reminder to us all not to neglect either our own personal morning and evening time with the Lord in prayer.
May God help us to be more faithful in our prayer lives so that we can more fully realize his presence in our lives.
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