Jesus praised Simon Peter and called him the rock. Read Matthew 16:13-20. There is nothing better than getting the answer right when asked a question. But if you get the answer wrong, it could be quite embarrassing. Mrs. Smith asked a question to my third-grade class. I knew the answer was B. Several of us raised our hands to be called on. Mrs. Smith called on Sheila. Sheila answered confidently, “B.” “No,” responded Mrs. Smith. Bruce and I looked at each other, confused. We both thought it was B. On Sunday mornings, I often ask questions for the purpose of letting all of the congregation get the right answer. What is the mission of Wesley Chapel? “To make disciples! What is the goal of a disciple? “To be like Jesus! How much of Jesus' teaching did he want us to follow? “All of it!” Jesus took the disciples north of Galilee to Caesarea Philippi and asked, “Who do you say I am?” This may have been the first time he asked them directly, but it was not the first time they talked about Jesus being the Messiah. In Matthew 14, after Jesus walked on water, the disciples worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” So, when Jesus asked the question, any one of them could have answered. Peter was the first to speak up, “You are the Christ (Messiah), the Son of the Living God.” Is that your answer also? If that is your answer, then Jesus will praise you for getting the answer right just like he praised Peter. If you believe in Jesus and commit your life to following Jesus to be like Jesus, then you are a disciple, and you have the gift of eternal life.

Lord Jesus, lead me into faith, hope, and love. Grow my faith so that I might confess you as the Son of the Living God in every aspect of my life and speech. Amen.