Josh Osteen - Adam's Peak

Ok, so there is this mountain in Sri Lanka. It's not the tallest mountain, nor is it a mountain of any specific geographic location in regards to things such as volcanoes or fault lines. This mountain is pretty much an ordinary mountain. This is what someone sailing past the island might say if someone were to point it out to them. This is not even close to the significance of this piece of land. Adam's Peak is the home to a pilgrimage that spans 4 of the most prominent religions of the world. Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims all trek up this mountain for what lies at the top. At the summit of this mountain there is what everyone believes to be the footprint of an important figure in each of the religions. There is a formation in the rock at the top that looks like a big footprint. This print has a temple built around it that is kept in top shape by monks that live up there. This "worship" that takes place is a great example of feeling connected with a higher being. The belief that these people share is one that doesn't even have to take into account separate religions. The fact that these people believe someone super important placed themselves on that exact spot is amazing to me. I do have to wonder what the atmosphere is like when they realize that this pilgrimage has the largest population of religious people trekking each season. These people make the journey up the mountain at night in order to see the sunrise from the summit. I look at this and really want to understand the significance of a journey to something. I have always wanted to know what it is like to try my body and spirit with a task that has such a reward or ending point that would bring me to a place of quiet connection. The thought of each of these religions finding peace and harmony in one rock is one that surpasses my level of thought. For an example, Christians believe that when Adam was exiled out of Eden, God made him land on Adam's Peak. This is where he began his life separated from a perfect relationship with the Lord. The other name for this mountain is Sri Pada which means "sacred footprint." This mountain stands for so much more than a person would realize.