Read Pr. 27:9
Ointment in scripture is a picture of the anointing of the Holy Spirit to sanctify a person for service. David was anointed to be king of Israel by Samuel and from that time the Spirit of the Lord came upon David. Mary anointed Jesus before his death. It was said of Jesus that he was anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil, for God was with him. (Acts 10:38)
Perfume is a symbol of intercession. In Revelations the angel was given a censer of incense that he offered with the prayer of the saints. I saw this picture in a dream. I was looking down into a very ancient cathedral like room. All around the room were different oil-burning lamps and they gave off this smoke. I could hear different languages being spoken all at the same time. I knew that I was in the intercession room in heaven. It was a very holy place. The Bible says that our prayers go up to heaven like incense. In Luke 1:10 Elizabeth's husband, Zacharias was doing his term of offering incense. The people were outside praying and he had a visitation from an angel that stood by the altar of incense. The angel told him that his prayers had been heard and his wife, Elizabeth would have a child. Nine months later John the Baptist was born.
Our verse for today says that the anointing of God and our prayers make our hearts rejoice. It is like a having sweet fellowship with a great friend. I understand this because yesterday my closest friend called me and we had a great visit for over an hour. Afterward I felt so joyful and empowered.
Lord, teach us your mysteries. Better is one day in your court than a thousand elsewhere. Anoint us for service and pray through us.
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