“Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.”
— 1 Peter 3:15 ESV
I was sitting on the porch this morning watching my human drink coffee and read his Bible. I was hoping for a biscuit, but instead, he started thinking out loud. That usually means I’m about to learn something.
He was thinking about a question non-believers sometimes ask Christians.
“What if you’re wrong?”
Now, I’ve been wrong plenty of times. Like barking at my reflection in the sliding glass door or burying a bone and forgetting where I put it. But I’m a dog. I’ve got an excuse.
My human says when somebody asks, “What if you’re wrong about Jesus?” a believer can respectfully ask, “What if I’m right?”
What if Jesus really is who He says He is?
What if He died for our sins and rose from the grave?
What if the forgiveness, hope, and eternal life He promises are real?
What if the stakes are bigger than winning an argument?
I’ve learned watching my human that faith isn’t about being the loudest person in the room or having an answer for every question. It’s about knowing Whom you trust and being willing to explain why.
Peter tells us to be ready to give a reason for our hope, but to do it with gentleness and respect.
We can listen. We can ask questions. We can share what Jesus has done in our lives without getting defensive or pretending we have every answer.
But turning the question around isn’t the whole answer. “What if I’m right?” should lead us back to Jesus, His resurrection, and the truth of His Word—not just a clever comeback.
Christianity isn’t built on wishful thinking. It stands on the truth of who Jesus is and what He has done.
If Jesus is who He says He is, following Him isn’t just a religious preference. It changes how we live today and where we place our hope for eternity.
My human finally closed his Bible and took another sip of coffee. I figured it was worth remembering that some things are worth believing in when you have good reason to trust the One who made the promises.
Besides, I’ve never seen a dog worry his way into a better tomorrow.
So, here’s something worth asking ourselves:
Do I know why I believe what I believe?
Can I explain my hope in Jesus with gentleness and confidence?
Does the way I live give anybody a reason to ask about Him?
The next time somebody asks, “What if you’re wrong?” don’t just rush to win the argument.
Remember the Savior you trust and the grace you’ve been given. Then consider this:
What if Jesus really is the Way, the Truth, and the Life?
That’s a question worth more than a passing thought—and a truth worth sharing.
Prayer: Lord, strengthen my faith, deepen my understanding of Your Word, and help me share my hope in Jesus with gentleness, respect, and confidence. Let my life point others toward You. Amen.
Keep the Faith… Carpe Diem
