LUKE 22:50

 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. - Luke 22:50

They ask if they should strike with their swords.  No answer.  So, one of them (probably Peter), cut off a guy's ear.  

On the positive side, at least they were taking action.  Thinking that they were helping, they made a decision and went for it.  I'm sure they thought this is what You would have wanted them to do.  

I do wonder how often we do this?  And I wonder what You think?  We ask a question, get no response and then we take matters into our own hands and do what we think is best.  Again, it may be out of good intentions.  Maybe we even think that we have to act now or we'll miss the opportunity.  But, for whatever reason, we ask and don't wait for the answer.  

Is that good initiative or lack of patience?  Knowing a little bit about You, I bet You appreciate the effort, but would rather we wait before cutting someone's ear off.