I have
kept my word and remained in the “sweet little story about Cod Cap” for a few
days. The simple reason is that the story has several aspects that deserve to be reflected on separately. Peter got clear instruction what he should do
with the silver coin he found in the mouth of the fish's mouth:
That Jesus did not only ask Peter to something for him, but included Peter ‘in the deal’, must have been like sweet music in the ears of Peter. It was not so long since he had heard Jesus say, "Get behind me Satan" after Peter had said something with the very best intentions. Now he was asked to do something for Jesus that concerned them both.“Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”
The journey is all
about an intimate relationship. What concerns Jesus, concerns me, and
what concerns me, concerns Jesus. We work together, not separately.
A fine line goes
from these small events up to the 'Great Commission', which concludes the Gospel of
Matthew. Perhaps it even captures the author's understanding of what the Gospel
is all about?
‘Manna’ for today:“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
-----------------------------You and I, Jesus, always you and I!
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