There are many who like to have aquariums, and others who like to have terrariums. I was blessed to have both for a time growing up. There were many times I would find such solitude quietly watching the fish elegantly swim to and fro under the fluorescent lights; such beauty and serenity that could make even a difficult day at school - calm... As I would get into my teens I would have various lizards and turtles and frogs, and even though their environment was obviously different, there was something about how quiet and peaceful it was to sit in front of them and relax watching them. I think part of it is that water and being in it is very soothing...

There are many servants of God on this earth, and it's easy to forget that it's not only humans that do that. There are many accounts of animals in the Bible serving The Lord and His Purposes. This passage from Mathew is yet another example that we would be wise to take notice of these gentle creatures doing their part to cooperate with God's Plan, as the fish Jesus told Peter to catch was willing to do what was asked for by its Master Creator, even if it meant getting caught so that others would benefit from it. It makes me ask myself, am I answering The Lord's Call, or am I wanting to remain in more comfortable waters...

Peter