Passion for Praise: 'Praise God for the Son of David!'

Friday, November 20, 2026

"Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!"
— Matthew 21:9 NLT

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Illustration of Matthew 21:9 NLT — "Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!"

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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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