God's ATM?

Matthew 17:24-27 (TNIV)

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, "Doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax?"

"Yes, he does," he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. "What do you think, Simon?" he asked. "From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own children or from others?" "From others," Peter answered.

"Then the children are exempt," Jesus said to him. 27 "But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours."

There are benefits, privileges and rights to being a son or daughter of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Remember who you are and whose you are! But until he comes, like Jesus, we honor the present authorities. And if your short on cash, expect him to provide but not always by the first fish you catch:-)!

From his heart to yours: "Remember beloved, I your God am able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things, at all times, you will have all that you need, to abound in every good work" (2Cor. 9:8 TNIV). Have a great day. Mark