Join The Journey S4:153 Psalm 137-143
Jun 27, 2025
Join Jon Abel, Worship Pastor at Watermark, as he dives into the significance of incense in the Bible. Jon shares his inspiring journey from Louisiana to leading worship, emphasizing the power of personal faith stories. He explores how incense symbolizes prayers reaching God, particularly in Psalm 141, and discusses its transformative role in worship. The conversation encourages listeners to connect with the essence of prayer, highlighting that true worship is rooted in authenticity rather than mere tradition.
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Jon Abel's Faith Journey
- Jon Abel shared his personal journey of coming to faith at 17 and transitioning into worship music ministry.
- He described receiving an unexpected guitar gift that sparked his lifelong involvement in worship leading.
Pre-Faith Musical Experience
- Jon Abel recounted being unexpectedly auditioned for a cover band called the Shroom Queens before his Christian faith journey.
- He described it as his only pre-faith musical experience, mainly for fun rather than serious pursuit.
Incense's Biblical Meaning
- Incense was divinely commanded in the Old Testament and symbolizes prayers rising to God.
- Jon emphasized the original sacred intent of incense, distinguishing it from idol worship misuse.