Ephesians 4:15 – Today’s Verse for April 19, 2025 Saturday

“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:“
— Ephesians 4:15 KJV

Reflection on Today's Verse

Truth without love can cut like a sword. Love without truth can feel like a lie. But together? They build people up. That’s what this verse is all about—growing up, not just growing old.

God isn’t asking us to be perfect; He’s asking us to be real and kind. Speak honestly, but do it with a heart that wants healing, not just to win the argument. That’s what Jesus did. He told the truth that shook people, but He never used it as a weapon. He used it like a surgeon uses a scalpel—to heal, not to harm.

This kind of maturity doesn’t happen by accident. It takes humility, a soft heart, and the guts to love people even when they’re hard to love. And in that process, we start to look more like Christ—not louder, not sharper, but deeper, gentler, stronger.

That’s what spiritual growth really looks like. Not just knowing the truth. Living it—lovingly.

Personal Prayer

Lord Jesus, teach me how to speak like You—truthful, but always gentle. Help me not to use my words to prove a point, but to bring peace. When I’m tempted to be harsh, remind me that love is louder than volume. When I want to avoid the truth to keep the peace, remind me that love also tells the truth.

Grow me up, Lord. Not just in knowledge, but in kindness. Not just in boldness, but in grace. Shape my heart so it looks more like Yours—patient, wise, and full of mercy. Use my words to heal, not to hurt. Use my life to build, not to break.

Make me mature in the way that matters most—more like You. Amen.