Today we see several frustrating events in the ministry of our Lord. First, the disciples are not able to cast out a demon due to their lack of trust in God. Then the disciples are distressed by Jesus' foretelling of his death. Peter then agrees that Jesus should pay the temple tax, thus indicating that he does not think Jesus is really the Son of God. These are aggravating situations indeed. Jesus deals with our unbelief all the time, showing that he is the Lord who cares for us even when we treat him with doubt, even when we bring shame to him.
See how Jesus shows his mighty power and forgiveness to Peter? Notice he corrects him and then provides Peter's need to pay the tax, as well as giving him the opportunity to pacify the leaders and pay for Jesus as well. And Peter finds this money in the mouth of the first fish which comes up. He presumably catches others, which can then be sold or eaten. Jesus takes Peter's lack of understanding and gives him an opportunity for prosperity, at least a little prosperity he wouldn't have had otherwise.
Such love that our Lord has for us. He takes annoying situations and makes them work for his glory and our good.
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