Which disciple was told to catch a fish that would hold a coin in its mouth?

In the Gospel of Matthew, we find a rather unconventional episode highlighting Peter's role among the disciples. After some temple tax collectors approach Peter to question whether Jesus pays the temple tax, Peter goes straight to Jesus for clarification. To resolve this financially sticky situation, Jesus instructs Peter to catch a fish! This fish would provide the coin needed for the tax. Isn't it remarkable that in both a time of need and improbability, there comes a miraculous provision?

This narrative isn’t the only instance showcasing the extraordinary intersections of the ordinary. It echoes another significant biblical moment—when Jesus feeds the multitudes. Here, the parameter of the miraculous spans beyond mere fish to bread, emphasizing sufficiency during scarcity.

Moreover, Peter, a fisherman by trade, probably found the contrast amusing. Here he was, returning not from a long catch, but from finding a single lucky fish—illustrative of how divine provision manifests in surprising ways.

As part of this story, interestingly, the "shekel" mentioned in the text relates to the half-shekel Temple tax levied on every Jew, and coin denominations make you ponder the symbolism behind value and sacrifice. It’s a wonderful reminder of abundance in unexpected places and how faith can lead to certain practical solutions—symbolized through something as common as fishing! What a fun twist that suggests even in life's hardships, sometimes a little fishing can lead to a wealth of resolve!