Is Your Faith an Unshakable Mountain?
For many of us, faith is a deeply personal and emotional thing, something we are taught to accept without question. But what if real faith isn't blind? What if it's based on something as solid and undeniable as a mountain?
In Chinese, there's an idiom that speaks to this idea: 铁证如山 (tiě zhèng rú shān). It means "irrefutableo evidence" It’s a powerful image used to describe proof that is so overwhelming and solid that it cannot be moved or denied.
This phrase has made me reconsider the purpose of the Gospel of John, and especially this verse:
"But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." (John 20:31)
This verse reveals a profound truth: the author didn't demand belief; he presented a mountain of evidence. He gave us the miracles, the words, and the ultimate sign of the resurrection, all as a testimony to who Jesus is. He didn't just tell us to believe—he gave us every reason to.
So, I’ve started to ask myself: Is my faith based on blind trust, or on an honest examination of the evidence that has been laid out for me? I invite you to ask yourself that same question. Let's not be afraid to look closely at the foundation of our faith.
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