127th Post Jesus on Taxes & Tribute Con't- Matthew 17: 25 - 27.

This post is a continuation of post 126. Matthew Chapter 17, opens with Jesus showing His closest disciples that He (Jesus) is God, then Jesus heals a demon possessed man. Then we come to this situation in the Synagogue. Peter was present at all of places Jesus was in Matthew chapter 17. Peter saw, but he did not see. How many of us, suffer from this same affliction? Our relationship with Jesus is so comfortable and easy, that we sometimes forget He is the creator of Heaven and Earth, and all that dwells in it. How many of you know someone important in your city? How easy is it to have access to them? Is it possible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? We can have this kind of relationship with Jesus. It was the same with Peter, Jesus was always there when he needed him. Peter looked on Jesus as a good friend, and knew he could depend on Jesus. But I don't think it dawned on him, exactly who Jesus was. Jesus knew that He and Peter were exempt from paying the tax; but He also knew that the men of the Synagogue would not understand the relationship, Jesus has with God the Father. Peter saw the Transfiguration, these men did not. Jesus knew that if they made a scene, it would not turn out well. Jesus asks Peter to go to the Sea of Galilee, and put a hook in the water and the first fish he gets look in its mouth and it will have money due for the tax for both. Peter went and did as he was told. Probably did not even think about how this would happen. He trusted Jesus! Do you have this same trust in Jesus?? You can!