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E NTERING INTO G OD ’ S S ABBATH R EST

The Angel referred to in these verses can be none other than Christ, for no other angel has the power to minister in the heavenly sanctuary. The manifestation of Christ in His high priestly office, is a revelation of truth into which the believer needs to search deeply and diligently. If we carry with us a clear vision of Christ standing at His Father’s right hand min gling the all-powerful merits of His righteousness with our fee ble petitions, then we will know that our prayers arrive in the Almighty’s presence with an energy, purity, and force that He cannot deny or refuse. This knowledge inspires us with great er faith to press our petitions to the throne of grace. We can know with positive certainty that prayers of this character are answered by God. When we seek to establish a living connection with our divine Head, we will also be aware of the ministry of angels who take an active part in the delivery of our prayers. “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14. Like Jacob, we will by faith see angels ascending to heaven taking our prayers and returning with answers. “He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.” Genesis 28:12. We can be encouraged by considering the ministry of these heavenly helpers: “Heavenly beings are appointed to answer the prayers of those who are working unselfishly for the interests of the cause of God. The very highest angels in the heavenly courts are appointed to work out the prayers which ascend to God for the advancement of the cause of God.” S . D . A . Bible Commentary , 4:1173.5. What a stimulus to God’s people is the assurance that the very highest angels the Lord has at His command are commis sioned to carry out the prayers of those who, having made a vi tal connection with God, present their petitions to Him accord ing to the Sabbath rest principles. The Ministry of the Angels