The person who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, because God is love.
– 1 John 4:8 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Anyone can “say” they are a Christian but the proof is in the demonstration of love.

Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your Blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
– Revelation 5:9 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))
God was able to take us out of the devil’s hands by buying us back with His Own Blood!

When you go to war against your enemies, you may see horses, chariots, and armies larger than yours. Don’t be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you.
– Deuteronomy 20:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
No matter how big the obstacles are coming against you, God is bigger.

They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter the kingdom of God.”
– Acts 14:22 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Problems don’t go away when we give our lives to God but the Lord gives us power to go through them that we didn’t have before.

Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.
– Jeremiah 15:16 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))
Just as we eat food for our bodies, so we should consume the Word of God to build up your spirit.
