BELIEVE — LORD, I BELIEVE!
Dr. Verlyn Fontaine Waterman | WIS Blog
Belief as Divine Embodiment, Not Just Agreement
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” — Mark 9:24
Belief.
A word so often spoken, yet so rarely understood in its divine depth.
In a world full of teachings, traditions, and systems passed down through generations, belief is often shaped by external narratives, not internal revelation. We accept what is familiar, what is taught, and what is expected. But true belief—the kind that transforms, liberates, and aligns us with God’s reality—is not inherited. It is embodied.
The Origin of Belief: A Matter of Being
The word believe traces back to Old English gelēafa, meaning faith, trust, or confidence. At its core, it combines two root ideas:
“Be-” meaning to live in or exist as,
“-lieve” (from leubh), meaning to love or care deeply.
In its truest form, to believe is not simply to accept something as true—it is to live in alignment with love and trust. It’s to embody that which you say you believe.
The Superficial vs. the Sacred
We often carry belief systems that were never birthed in the Spirit—systems rooted in fear, survival, culture, or religious control. These systems may shape behavior but never transform the soul.
Yet there is a belief that stands tall above all others—a belief that is divine in origin, refined by intimacy with God, and rooted in eternal truth. It is not crafted in human minds but revealed in the secret place of the spirit.
This is divine belief—and it cannot be faked.
Theocentric Belief: Trust Rooted in God’s Being
Scripture says:
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would draw near to Him must believe that He exists…”— Hebrews 11:6
This is more than believing God exists intellectually. It is trusting in His nature, His word, His ways—even when life contradicts what we see. Belief, in the theocentric sense, is not agreement—it is allegiance.
It is the posture of a surrendered spirit that says:
“Even when I don’t understand, I trust You.”
“Even when I can’t see, I know You’re near.”
“Even when all else shakes—I stand because You do not.”
Belief Is Embodiment
To believe divinely is to become.
You don’t just believe in healing—you embody the Healer.
You don’t just believe in peace—you become a vessel of peace.
You don’t just believe in God—you walk as one who dwells in God.
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27
This kind of belief can’t be performed. It must be lived.
The Process: Becoming What You Believe
To walk in divine belief:
Let go of false teachings that no longer bear fruit.
Return to God as Source of truth, not people or tradition.
Enter the refining fire, where faith is made pure through testing.
Align your life, your choices, and your voice with Heaven’s blueprint.
Belief is a journey of becoming, not merely understanding.
A Living Covenant
When you believe in God divinely, you enter into covenant.
You don’t just agree with what He said—you bind yourself to it.
Belief is: “I unite with Your word, regardless of what I feel or see.”
It is trust that births transformation. It is surrender that unlocks power.
Living Truthfully Through Belief
To live truthfully is to believe truthfully.
You no longer live from opinion or fear—you live from divine revelation.
This is not just theology. This is identity.
Final Reflection: A Cry of the Soul
“Lord, I believe—help my unbelief.”
This is the cry of the awakened soul.
Not a confession of doubt, but an invitation to embody what only God can give.
Belief is not a checkbox—it is a flame.
It is not tradition—it is truth lived.
It is not survival—it is your sanctified stance.
And from this belief, you will not only stand. You will soar.
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