Good Intentions

And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.  But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."  And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them. Mark 10-13-16

The disciples really weren’t trying to be mean.  They had good intentions in wanting to “protect” their Master.  He was always so pressed in upon all the time.  Give Him a break!

The problem here, though, was that their intentions showed that their hearts were not in tune with their Master’s.  That is what was making Him indignant with them.

Where do my good intentions fall when compared with the heart of God?  Do they delight Him or do they make Him indignant?  What do they show of my own heart?  Do they reveal a heart that is in line with His?  Or, do they show a heart that is more in line with this world – a heart that doesn’t even realize its good intentions don’t please Him?

I am challenged to make sure that my heart is in line with His.  That the actions that result from my good intentions really do please Him.