Mark 11:11
This is one of the very interesting verses of Scripture. Jesus comes into the temple, looks around really good, and then leaves. Strange! Why this weird behavior? Well, it is not strange at all when you put it in context. Scripture reveals to us what he was looking for, and what he found.
This is prophesied in Malachi 3:1. Jesus had come into Jerusalem as the King on this day. He, the Lord, came to His temple. And what was he looking for? Genuineness. Faithfulness. Love. Truth. Now, some might object, saying that Jesus knew he wouldn’t find these things. Ah, but that is the point, he came anyway. The chance was given. The Lord came as he said he would.
We will see in the coming verses what he did as a result of what he did find on this occasion.
Heavenly Father, when you inspect our hearts, which are your temple, may you find nothing but praise for you. We want our sanctuary to be a holy place that is comfortable to you. We want you to see love for you all over in there. You are worthy! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.