Verse 3
The vision at this point is very reminiscent of priestly service as it took place in Israel’s tabernacle and temples. Another angel acting as a priest came into view and stood before the golden incense altar in heaven (cf. Revelation 6:9). His censer of gold, appropriate in view of God’s presence, contained coals of fire. The angel received more incense to add to the prayers of the saints already there. This may indicate that the prayers of the Tribulation saints (Revelation 6:10) joined those of the rest of God’s people requesting God’s justice (cf. Revelation 5:8; Revelation 9:13; Revelation 14:18; Psalms 141:2).
"No saint’s prayer is forgotten, but has its effect in due season, in bringing in the Kingdom, that is, our Lord’s return!
"It is the answer at last to ’Thy Kingdom come’ which the saints of all ages have prayed. No other answer could be given, inasmuch as earth has rejected the rightful King!" [Note: Newell, p. 121.]
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