Observing Heaven's protocol.

Protocol according to Webster Dictionary means a code prescribing strict adherence to correct etiquette. Protocol infers procedure, the proper manner and conduct. Heaven has a protocol to be kept when we approach it. Whenever mortal beings satisfy or meet the requirements of Heaven's protocol, the result is always divine intervention. Below are some protocols to be observed anytime we are approaching the throne of grace:

Acknowledge the three personalities of the Trinity: God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit must be duely acknowledged everytime we approach Heaven. We dial Heaven's number by addressing God the Father in prayers, our access is Jesus the Son who entered the Holy of Holies with His own blood and is seated now at the right hand of God(the position of power), and activation or motivation in prayers is by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 6:9-13, Hebrews 7:25-28, Romans 8:26.

Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving : Heaven's Gate is the outer court which is the first port of call. We are to approach this Gate with an attitude of gratitude, and also with a mouth full of thanks to God (Psalm 100:4-5). King David knew this too well, he had thanksgiving sessions to God seven times a day, and prayer sessions three times a day. (Psalm 119:164). This indicates that our conversations with Heaven should be much more of thanking God than petitioning.

Enter His Courts with Praise: Heaven's Courts is God's throne room or inner chambers. We access His inner chambers by extoling, magnifying, exalting and talking of His attributes. King David suceeded in entering God's heart(or inner recesses) through singing His praises. God called him the man that touched my heart (Acts 13:22). King David was deliberate with his praises, always crafting words and adjectives to describe God's greatness (e.g Psalm 19:1-4).

The most powerful person on earth is not the President of the United States. The most powerful person is the born again christian who knows how to observe Heaven's protocol and get Heaven to respond on behalf of his/her family, community, country, church, etc. Let us receive grace to access God's throne room regularly in order to make our world a better place.