As a young believer, Rabbi Kirt Schneider saw himself as a warrior—fighting for faith, striving for mastery and trusting Jesus for victory in every area of life. The Bible says, “Whoever is born of God overcomes the world” (1 John 5:4), and that was his pursuit: spiritual triumph. But early on, he missed one of the most profound revelations of the Gospel—God is love.
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In 1 John 4:8, Scripture tells us, “The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” Victory in Christ isn’t just about overcoming external battles; it’s about learning to love like He loves. Love isn’t merely a feeling or emotional high—it’s a daily choice to lay down your life, to serve, to forgive, to show up even when it hurts.
Jesus’ greatest act of love—the cross—wasn’t easy. He sweat blood in Gethsemane before choosing to sacrifice everything for us. That kind of love costs something. And yet, that’s the very path to walking in the fullness of the Spirit and the victory of God.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
