Peter had some time alone and talked with Jesus for a while.

"Jesus, mind if we talk?" Peter asked.

He's one of Jesus's disciples.

Jesus came closer to Peter and asked, "What about, Peter?"

"Well, I have been reading some scripture recently and wanted to ask something."

"Go ahead. I'm listening."

Jesus wasn't so sure what Peter had on his mind, so he listened.

"What have you been reading, Peter?" Jesus asked.

"I was reading from Matthew, but I have finished reading the first five chapters. Something came to me that made me come to you."

"What? You've been praying."

"Of course, Jesus. While reading the scripture from chapter 5 verse fifteen. Here's what I saw:

He read the words from what Jesus had said in red letters.

"You said this yourself, Jesus.

Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house."

"Yes, I did say that. What does it have to do with your question?"

"Well, I have been praying and God wants me to become a minister to a church."

"I'm glad that God has made you think on the scripture, Peter. I would go for it and see what happens," Jesus told him.

"That's what I thought you would say."

Peter had been a disciple for Jesus for quite a while.

"I haven't found the right congregation to do this, Jesus. Would you like to help me?" Peter asked.

"Of course I'd be glad to help, Peter. We can look at the scripture together and see what we can decide on."

"That would be wonderful, Jesus. It would give me a better idea."

So Peter kept his Bible with him. He was happy to see that Jesus was able to help. He had more strength than anybody else has, no matter what you need help with.

So the two of them sat down and Jesus sat next to his disciple. He took the Bible from Peter. He did see that Peter was right – He did see that those words were his, and He never forgot them.

"I did say that, Peter. I do just want people to know who are believers or not that I am here to help them, not just you."

"I understand, Jesus. Spending time with you is awesome. What should I do about that scripture? Give the congregation a try and see what happens?"

"I would do the same thing, Peter. I'd go for it."

"Then I shall do it. You can help me since we're already talking about it right now."

"I'd be planning to do that. You will be a success at ministering in a whole lot of people. I will be right next to you."

"Thank You, Jesus. You're very awesome."

"I like hearing those words."

"I'm sure You do. When do You think I should start this?"

"We'll keep talking about it. Continue to pray to God and see what He has planned. I don't know what God will tell you. He has control of everything, including our strength."

"I know. When should I tell you when I hear something from God?"

"You don't need to let me know, Peter. I will be there and see for myself on what God tells you. I do not even know what you both have been talking about lately, so I would let you do the work," Jesus told him.

"Okay. It's not easy doing something like this. What if I fail?"

"Nothing is possible unless you decide and see for yourself that God makes everything possible."

Peter saw that Jesus had a very good point.

"If God does say that I can try this, who would help me preach the messages to the congregation?" Peter asked.

"God is in charge of all that, not us. It's for you both to decide."

Peter saw that He had another good point.

"I'll see what I can do the next time I say my prayers."

"That's good. At least God will give you light for the new church that He wants you to open up. The church has light when God is there every week on the Sabbath," Jesus said.

"I know. I'm scared and excited to see what happens once God lets me give this a try."

"That's good to be both scared and happy at the same time. We all fear God, including me."

"Jesus, that's crazy. You are the perfect One. You have no reason to be afraid of God."

Jesus didn't need to be reminded.

"Well, I better go and leave you alone with God. I will see you again soon."

"Have a good day."