Protocol

January 16

To enter the hall of power in a worldly court has a protocol. A man must contact the right people and establish his justification for seeking an audience with the one in power. His credentials will be scrutinized and his background thoroughly investigated. Not just anyone may approach the lofty among us.

There is also a way to approach God. There is a protocol for entering into the Throne Room of Mercy and Grace. The correct way has nothing to do with whether a man has in his hand the proper invitation or how he is attired. Gaining proximity to God has everything to do with the status of a man’s heart.

When a person realizes where he is, when his spiritual eyes are open and he beholds the surroundings in which he finds himself, when he looks upon the face of Jesus who is smiling and reaching out to him, he will melt in the warmth of the love and grace in which he finds himself. As Joshua 5:15 points out, he will:

“Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy…” When we behold the glory of Jesus we will wrap ourselves in the robe of righteousness He’s supplied and remove our spiritual shoes. We will assume a posture of rapt adoration in the wonder of His presence.