The people alive in Noah’s time didn’t just DO bad things.
The Lord noticed that when looking at these people, “every imagination of the thoughts of [their] heart was only evil continually.” (Genesis 6:5)
They had evil intentions behind their wicked actions.
The Lord knows everyone’s intentions.
This is sometimes great to remember.
Like when I intend to do something good, but the messiness of life or just plain forgetfulness seems to block me from doing it.
I get credit for having good intentions!
This is just a comforting thought.
The Lord can kindly remind me that I’m doing better than I think I am when I’m trying my best but falling short.
But on the opposite end, God also knows when we do things with bad intentions.
He knows if I said a rude comment ignorantly or purposefully.
He knows if I didn’t go to church because it was too much for me to handle or because it wasn’t a real priority in my heart.
He knows.
Our actions matter!
But the thing that only God knows is the intentions behind our actions, for better or worse.
This can comfort me.
And this can motivate me.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
