Passion for Praise: 'Don't Be Afraid'

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Don't be afraid, my people. Be glad now and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things.
— Joel 2:21 NLT

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Joel 2:21
Devo: Today's Verse
"Be not afraid, O land (of Judah); be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things."
Be glad, rejoice!
Illustration of Joel 2:21
Inspirational illustration of Joel 2:21 -- Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice.Surely the LORD has done great things.

Illustration

Illustration of Joel 2:21 NLT — Don't be afraid, my people. Be glad now and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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