The old preachers of my time used to say, "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions." This is true, but just as true is the fact that heaven is populated with such people, and not just a few. It all comes down to motive as it relates to God's acceptance of such intentions. The issue is whether one's intent is to glorify the God of Glory. Good intentions are good if for God's glory!
We see this principle played out in David's life in the building of the Temple. "And the LORD said unto David. ... Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart. Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house." God’s choosing David to be a man of war prevented him from his life-long desire. We, like David, would’ve if we could’ve.
Many of us had wonderful plans for our lives, how we could glorify our precious Lord, but He had another design for us. Yet, at the judgment seat of Christ, to the surprise of many, these folks will be rewarded as if they had actually carried out their dreams and good intentions for their God, although, like Solomon in David's case, someone else might fulfill them in our place.
"Our Sovereign King will both recognize and accept what we would have done if we could have done it for His great name."
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