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Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 38: Incense - Eucharistic Revival
Like Rising Smoke: The Heart of God’s Incense In many ancient traditions, the swirling clouds of incense are more than just a pleasant aroma; they are a bridge between the physical and the spiritual. From the sacred altars of the Old Testament to the heavenly visions of the New Testament, "God's Incense" serves as a powerful metaphor for our connection with the divine. 1. A Breath of Prayer God's Incense
: Seeing the physical smoke provides a tangible reminder that even our silent, whispered prayers are moving upward and being heard. Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 38:
: Just as incense was carefully blended to be "sweet-smelling," sincere prayer is described as a fragrant offering that delights the heart of God. A Breath of Prayer : Seeing the physical
The most frequent biblical comparison for incense is prayer. King David famously pleaded in Psalm 141:2, "Let my prayer be set before You like incense" . Just as the smoke of burning resins naturally rises toward the sky, our intentions, petitions, and praises are meant to ascend to God’s throne.
