Have you ever had someone tell you something and you weren’t sure if it was true? Maybe a friend said, “I saw a dog riding a skateboard!” or “My cousin can hold his breath for ten minutes!” You might think, Really? How do I know that’s true?

When it comes to important things, we want to be sure. If someone tells you that a bridge is safe to walk across, you want to know they’re telling the truth before you step onto it. You want evidence—maybe you see other people walking across it safely, or you notice it looks strong and sturdy.

Believing in Jesus isn’t like believing in made-up stories or fairy tales. Jesus is real, and there’s actual evidence to prove it! The Bible is full of eyewitness accounts—people who actually saw Jesus, talked to Him, ate with Him, and watched Him do miracles! Plus, we can see evidence of God all around us! Answered prayers show us God is listening. Changed lives show us God has power. When we see how God has kept His promises in the past, our faith grows stronger.

Faith in God isn’t about closing your eyes and hoping something is true. It’s about looking at the evidence and believing BECAUSE it’s true! Think about it—has God taken care of you so far? YES! Has He kept you alive and given you what you need? YES! So you can trust Him to take care of you in the future too! The evidence shows that God is faithful!

Think About It: What evidence do you have that God is real? Maybe you’ve seen prayers answered. Maybe you’ve felt God’s peace when you were scared. Maybe you’ve seen how the Bible’s wisdom helps you make good choices! Make a list of ways you’ve seen God work in your life. Every time you add something to the list, you’re collecting evidence that God is real and He cares about you! This evidence will make your faith stronger!