The picture above is one of Rhonda's "crucifish" treasures, otherwise known as a "crucifix fish". What you see here is the top of a sailcat's skull. Rhonda found this on one of our trips to Florida. (Rhonda found several of these before I found my first one so I told her that it is sad that the pastor's wife could find Jesus so much easier than a pastor!)
The actual legend says, "Of all the fishes in the sea our lord chose the lowly sailcat to remind us of his misery. His body on the cross is outlined, The hilt of the sword which was plunged into his side is clearly defined. Look at the back of the fishes bone where the Roman shield is shown. When you shake the cross you will hear the dice being tossed for our Lords blood stained dress, those who can hear them will be blessed."
Isn't it amazing that hidden inside the head of a sailcat fish is an incredible piece of art symbolizing the death of Jesus Christ on the cross? As we celebrate Easter this week, let this photo be a reminder to you that we are to have Christ's image in us as well. May we be Christ-like in all we do. Amen?
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