On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?” “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered? ” “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied. “Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free! However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.” (Matthew 17:24-27 NLT)
It’s interesting to see how may blessings found in the bible follow an act of service or even (in this case) an irrational step of obedience.
Looking back, how many times have you felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit to do something that seems totally irrational?
Did you do it?
Ever wonder what the blessing was that you may have missed?
Asking God for help, praying for his blessings and favor and even complaining to him is easy – obeying a simple or irrational nudge often times isn’t.
If you are seeking God’s will, a blessing or even a miracle listen for direction and JUST DO IT!
Onward,
T. DeWayne Ables