February 9 – He Who is more than enough

God wants His children to be blameless, to obey authority e.t.c. Not be shady but honest, truthful, not avoiding taxes, bills e.t.c. And He provides for us to do as such. In the Bible, we see a time when those who collected tribute asked of Peter if Jesus paid tribute. Peter said yes. Afterwards Jesus asked a question of Peter:

“… What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?” Matthew 17v25

Peter’s answer was of course strangers. And then Jesus said unto him:

“… Then are the children free.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for Me and thee.” Matthew 17v26&27


Here, we see the kings of the earth charging the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Almost like if they had known, the people who had crucified Jesus, would not have done so. And today, we are faced with similar things. Sometimes we are billed unfairly or the circumstances surrounding the situation we are in are unfair. But the One who prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies is more than able to provide.

We see too that Peter went and fished, and Jesus provided for Him i.e. Jesus, and Peter. As we go about the Lord’s work, He meets our needs, because He alone is Jehovah Jireh – God our provider. He leads us in the paths of righteousness, for His name’s sake. Lest people say “ah-ah, ah-ah” and ask us where is our God. May God continue to back us up now and forevermore, in Jesus name. Amen.

Have a glorious day.

Verses for praise:
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalm 23v5

“Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” 1 Corinthians 2v8