Matthew 17:27
It seems that, based on verse 25, Peter had planned to pay the tribute for himself, and to ask Christ about paying for himself. Jesus prevents him from this and gives him the money from the fish’s mouth instead. Indeed, it is likely that Jesus had little or no money in his possession at the time.
No end of conjecture has been put forth with regards to the source of the money in the fish’s mouth. Some think that a fish had found a stater (the piece of money referred to here), and Jesus then knew about it. Others say the fish was directed to the money. Yet another group will say that the coin was created out of thin air and placed in the fish’s mouth. Any one of these could be true. None of them is any less remarkable than the other. Indeed, the power of Christ is quite clear, no matter how one thinks this miracle was exactly performed. No one but God could do such a thing.
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 24:1-27:36
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your provision for us. You give us all that we need. May we constantly praise You. Your glory is perfect and You deserve it all. You are the most wonderful person in the universe. You are the greatest One for us to think about. Knowing You is the apex of existence, the very joy of being. You are a delight to the senses, and a balm to the soul. Oh Father, thank You for Your Son, by Whom we may know You! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a lady recovering from surgery. Pray for a young woman with spiritual needs. Pray for the family of an older man who was just saved to accept Christ as well.
Journal Entry #13350