“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”James‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬. In most places today, church people are encouraged simply to believe, or to have faith. They are told only a part of the message which causes them to think that their ‘belief’ will qualify them to go to Heaven one day. But James makes it clear here that God’s purpose goes far beyond mere belief. He wants us TO LOVE HIM! This is so important that Jesus said it is the greatest command of all, ‘To love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength’. This means that God wants us to love Him supremely! Our love for Him must be greater than any other love in our life. And these are the one who are promised a crown of life. Only those who love God supremely will be able to make Heaven their home. Above all else, this is what enables us to endure the tests and trials of life. We endure because we love Him Who first loved us. May God help us to love Him and thus be able to join Him for all eternity. May our song always be, ‘Oh how I love Jesus, because He first loved me’.