Jesus orchestrated an unusual financial windfall so that Peter could pay the taxman.
Matthew 17:27 (CEV)
“Go cast a line into the lake and pull out the first fish you hook. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Use it to pay your taxes and mine.”
I suspect that our chances of finding wealth in a fish are as about as good as in a lottery ticket. But I don’t see folks waiting in line for their turn at the ol’ fishing hole.
Looking a gift fish in the mouth, eh?
I wonder: Did Peter’s fish provide twice? Income and dinner? Or did the money buy its freedom?