Our journey of faith in Christ
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:1–2) This exhortation from the Letter to the Hebrews draws the Christian believer into a profound meditation on the journey of faith, framed as a race that demands endurance, clarity of purpose, and above all, unwavering focus on Christ. The “cloud of witnesses” refers to the saints and righteous figures mentioned in the previous chapter, who persevered in faith despite suffering and opposition. Their witness is not only inspirational but intercessory, as they now surround the faithful like a heavenly assembly urging them onward. The Christian life is a pilgrimag...