Posted on March 17, 2012 at 10:25 PM comments (0)
While on earth, Jesus didn't carry cash, at least not on this particular day. He didn't have to. He was the Son of God. While in Capernaum with his disciples, a tax collector hit Peter up for money. He wasted no time finding his Lord. Jesus didn't like the king only collecting taxes from strangers.

 Matthew 17:27  Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up: and when thou has opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take and give unto them for me and thee.

If I had been Peter, I would have exclaimed, "What?" But seeing Jesus feed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fishes, (not to mention the healings) he quickly obeyed. Being a fisherman, don't you know he smiled with anticipation as he tossed out that line, and then shouted a praise when he touched the coin.

Got problems? Take them to Jesus. Believe, and He may surprise you with a dramatic answer.