Evidence Verses Faith

It was during the Feast of Dedication or Hanukkah as we know it today, that Jesus was strolling in “Solomon’s Porch in the Temple area” when he was surrounded by a throng of people all peppering Him with the same question. Don’t keep us in suspense, they said, but tell us plainly if you are the Messiah (John 10:22-26 Amplified).  How weary Jesus must have been of their doubt and unbelief! But still He indulged them and answered, “I have told you so (that I am the Messiah) yet you do not believe Me. The very works that I do by the power of My Father and in My Father’s name bear witness concerning Me. They are my credentials and evidence in support of Me.” But did that satisfy? No because that generation was fixated on signs. And no matter how many signs or proofs Jesus gave they still wanted one more. Always one more. But there comes a time when viewing the evidence is over and then comes the time of decision; a time to either believe—it’s called “faith,” or not.

Nothing changes. Today, people still want proof. History isn’t enough. The Bible isn’t enough. Changed lives aren’t enough. Miracles of healing aren’t enough. And there’s plenty to be seen if one cares to look. But the truth is that many people don’t want to look. They don’t want to see. Because seeing is believing and that means accountability. If one believes Jesus is really who He says He is then one must choose to either live their life in accordance with His word or to continue doing their own thing, placing them in firm opposition to Christ. The choice is simple, really. And when one chooses to walk away from Jesus it’s because they fail to really realize that life is so short. Their momentary pleasures are just that—momentary. All too soon the years pass and we are left staring into the face of eternity. And that all important decision we made to pursue pleasure and our own self interest or not will determine our destination for all eternity. It is a weighty matter, one that should not be made on whim or because sin gives pleasure for a season (Hebrews 11:25 KJV). For in light of eternity, that season is but a blink of the eye and then what?

Something to think about.

Until next time,

Sylvia