Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

Throughout his life Peter would see and later experience things that were off the pages of any books he was taught from. Having left his business to follow Jesus, he was unable to underwrite the ministry of Jesus but he was confident that going around with Jesus all his needs would be met.  Peter was probably the oldest among the apostles and so it was right for him to be the spokesperson. Saying that Peter was the first among the apostles and therefore the rock on which the church is built on is a misrepresentation of Jesus’ intention. Not only was Peter the oldest, like Jesus who we know was thirty, he was subject to paying his dues.

God's provision comes from all sources

Peter became convinced that whilst walking with Jesus in his kingdom all his physical needs would be met. They were still subject the taxes imposed by local governmental system. However, Peter and the other disciples of Jesus did not carry money around except for the cash that Judas kept. So when it came to paying the temple taxes and so on, Jesus ask Peter a question; who do kings ask for taxes, is it from their children or from others? From others of course, Peter answered (Matt 17:24-27). 

So the children are free then, however in order not to cause offense go and catch a fish and when you have caught it look inside it mouth, there you will see the money to pay for our taxes.

Today like Peter we need to find the Tilapia fish that has our resources in his mouth and remove it. In the kingdom, we have all the resources we need to do what God has called us to do, so let us listen to the Holy Spirit, implement kingdom principles and fulfil the purposes for which God has called us.

Please read 1Peter 3:8-22.