Romans 6:23 – Today’s Verse for April 18, 2025 Friday

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.“
— Romans 6:23 KJV

Reflection on Today's Verse

Sin pays in full. Always has. Always will. And the paycheck? Death. Not just the physical kind—this is soul-level, separation-from-God kind of death. The kind that quietly wrecks us from the inside out while we pretend we’re fine.

But then—grace crashes the scene like a rescue team breaking through a burning building. God hands us something we didn’t earn, couldn’t afford, and never deserved: eternal life. Not a temporary fix. Not a guilt-trip disguised as a favor. A gift. Wrapped in Christ. Paid for by Him. Offered to us. No strings.

We don’t negotiate our way into this. We receive it. And in receiving it, everything changes. The death-debt gets canceled. Life, real life, begins.

God didn’t just forgive the bill. He adopted the debtor.

Personal Prayer

Lord, I know I’ve earned nothing but distance from You. My choices, my pride, my silence when I should’ve spoken—sin keeps adding up. And yet, You don’t give me what I deserve. You give me what I could never deserve. Grace. Forgiveness. Life.

Thank You for the gift of Jesus. Thank You that You didn’t leave me to figure it all out or clean up my own mess. You stepped in. You paid it all. You called me Yours.

Help me live like someone who’s been rescued. Not just grateful—but transformed. Keep me close to You. Remind me, when I forget, that Your gift is still mine—free, full, and forever.

In Your name I pray, Amen.

Author

Alona
Alona Smith is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who believes that life’s true purpose is found in knowing Him and making Him known. She is passionate about sharing God’s Word with clarity and compassion, helping others see the beauty of the gospel of grace revealed through the Apostle Paul.
Grounded in Scripture and led by the Spirit, Alona seeks to live out her faith in practical ways—showing kindness, extending forgiveness, and walking in love. Whether serving in her local church, encouraging a friend in need, or simply living as a light in her community, she strives to reflect Christ in both word and deed.