If we were to apply Jesus' question to ourselves, "who do people say I am?" We can ask, "who do I say I am?" Who am I before the lord? We are called to be disciples. The self stands in the way of a general disciple. A disciple listens to god. He is willing to be taught, not insisting to be the teacher. He is a model because he does not react to adversity. He is not rebellious, not a coward. A true disciple is willing to suffer for the lord. Jesus revealed himself in the gospel and the disciples still questioned. In the gospel, he asks , "who do they say I am." He asked the disciples their opinion. It matters that each of us asks the question Jesus asked. We do not know exactly when Jesus talked firstly about his death. The people did not understand his parables. He explained it for his disciples. Peter did not know of the battle with satan that wants to prevent us to follow God's plan. It is necessary to surrender to God, to suffer for the Messiah. When we place the self as the ultimate to be satisfied we will miss out on divine plans. Can we fight satan or defend against him with the words of satan? We pray to take care of the self and our divine purpose, individual for each of us.