Matthew 21:12-13  And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves.  And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer’; but you are making it a den of thieves”

Our intent is often lost in the bustle of the every day.  The temple, designed by God to be a place for all to find a place to pray, a place to be forgiven, a place to connect with God.  Yet, instead of prayer, forgiveness and connection, there was nothing but distraction.  Doves, sheep, coins, barter, signs of business attracted the penitent away from purpose. Jesus was not just overturning tables and whipping the merchants, he was overturning the entire religious establishment. This week must be more than bunny rabbits and chocolate eggs. The house of God must not be sold by the latest merchandise.  The church, the body of believers must hold the sacred of our lives and not be distracted.