What Belief Is

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” – Hebrews 11:6 If you’ve ever wondered what belief really means, it’s simply another word for faith. And faith is what sustains us in the Christian life. Life isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. Anyone who has run a marathon knows about “the wall.” For most, it comes around mile 18 or 20. A marathoner trains for months, but no matter how prepared, everyone eventually hits the wall. Physically, it’s when your body runs out of stored energy—glycogen in your muscles and liver—and moving forward feels impossible. If you’ve never run a marathon before, hitting mile 18, 19, or 20 might make you think, “I can’t possibly go another six miles.” So, reaching the wall and realizing there are still miles to