Have you ever noticed that there are times that you have crazy amazing faith, but the next moment you have none?
Me, too. I think this is why I love Peter so much.
This morning, I was reading about how Peter responded to the tax collectors in Capernaum (Matthew 17:24-27). When they approached Peter and asked him if Jesus was paying His temple tax like everyone else, Peter simply believes that Jesus will do the right thing.
"Of course He does!"
No wondering or pondering just an emphatic, "Yes!"
Peter's faith in Jesus to do the right thing is so encouraging. It gives me hope and strength.
But here is the cooler part. Jesus backed up Peter's faith with an astounding moment. He tells Peter to go to the lake and throw in a hook.
Jesus said, "The first fish that RISES UP will have a coin in its mouth."
As Peter's faith rose up, Jesus rose up to meet the need.
I want the kind of faith that RISES UP and enjoys a coin rather than a hook in the mouth of the fish.
O LORD, rise up in us and increase our faith! We will trust Jesus to do the right thing in the given circumstance! In Jesus' name, amen Amen
