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Bible Verse For Today - Matthew 21:9

Written by: Sara Varughese

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Time to read 2 min

"The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Hosanna in the highest heaven!'" (Matthew 21:9)

Hosanna in the Highest: Welcoming the King of Kings


Matthew 21:9 captures the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where crowds celebrated Him as their King and Savior. This bible verse reminds us of the joy and reverence we should have for Christ, as well as the importance of welcoming Him into our lives with faith and praise. It invites us to proclaim, "Hosanna," and trust Him as our eternal King.


Meditation


"The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Hosanna in the highest heaven!'" (Matthew 21:9, NIV)


This bible verse marks a significant moment in Jesus' ministry—His arrival in Jerusalem as the Messiah. Riding humbly on a donkey, Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, revealing Himself as the King who brings salvation. The crowds recognized this and erupted in joyful praise, shouting, "Hosanna," a word that means "save us" or "save now."


The scene is one of celebration and expectation. Yet, it also serves as a reminder of how quickly the cries of "Hosanna" turned into cries of "Crucify Him" just days later. This contrast challenges us to examine the consistency of our faith. Do we worship Jesus wholeheartedly, or is our faith swayed by circumstances and expectations?


Matthew 21:9 calls us to recognize Jesus as more than a prophet or teacher—He is the King of Kings and the Savior of the world. Welcoming Him into our hearts means surrendering to His authority, trusting in His power to save, and worshiping Him with unwavering faith.


Let this bible verse inspire us to live lives of praise, declaring, "Hosanna in the highest!" May we celebrate Jesus not just for what He does but for who He is—the Son of God, our Redeemer, and our eternal King.


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Prayer


Dear Heavenly Father,


We thank You for sending Jesus, the King of Kings, to bring salvation to the world. Today, we join the crowds in shouting, "Hosanna!" and praising Your holy name.


Help us to welcome Jesus into every area of our lives, surrendering to His authority and trusting in His perfect plan. Forgive us for the times we have wavered in our faith or allowed circumstances to distract us from worshiping You.


Fill our hearts with joy and gratitude as we reflect on Your goodness and grace. May our lives be a reflection of our love for You, and may we boldly proclaim, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"


In Jesus’ name,
Amen.




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