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After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) 7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” 8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
REFERENCES: EXODUS 33:19-23; JOHN 14:7; 16:33
Highs and lows are what make life life. Right now, there are couples being wed, kids graduating from high school, and babies learning to walk for the first time. There are many that are experiencing the mountain tops of life, and at the same time, there is still an immeasurable amount of hunger, strife and violence prevalent all over this world. Most of us realize that although life is beautiful, things won’t always work out the way we wish. Although sometimes we can’t help but experience disappointment, Jesus knows the full picture. Jesus was always aware that there was a bigger battle, a larger narrative at hand for which he was ready to sacrifice everything. Life, every single life, was at stake in his choice of the cross. So, what did Jesus do? He gave his inner circle a deeper revelation of his glory through his transfiguration. A teachable moment. A signal saying, death will not win. Maybe you can relate to facing let downs with your career, with others, and even with where life has you now. Know that all of your disappointments do not compare to God’s plan for your life. All the law and the prophets testify to the enduring strength of the word of God. As it did then, so let it be in your life today.
Unmet expectations are opportunities for divine revelations.
It was fitting that atop a mountain peak Jesus gave his inner circle a glimpse of glory. While at that moment in time, Jesus held the most acclaim in his ministry, he revealed to three chosen disciples that his purpose was not popularity but instead, to fulfill all the promises of God’s word.
After the disciples were surrounded by the cloud, only Jesus is standing there because everything we are looking for is simply found in him. He's all we need. He is glowing because he is the very glory of God! God’s affirmation of his Son Jesus has never changed.
Mountaintops don’t last forever, and neither do the valleys. It’s through the ups and downs that God transforms us. The high of the transfiguration was a symbol of God’s divinity and confirmation that death was defeated. The disciples gained a glimpse of God’s glory. Similarly, we can open our eyes to the signs, wonders, and miracles God performs even in our valleys. The truth is, because he conquered death, our disappointments are never the end of the story. His dreams for us override any of our failures. Without us deserving the honor, he is the God who says he is well pleased with us.
Check your disappointments at the door of God's glory and leave them there. Take time to reflect.
Need a midweek reset? Join us every Wednesday at VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District in the Prayer Room for an incredible hour of prayer starting at 12PM. Make it part of your weekly rhythm!
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Join us for Vision Sunday! Pastor Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson will be sharing vision and marching orders for the year ahead. Be sure to invite your friends & family and get in the room!
For more information on Vision Sunday, click here
Team Night is happening on Wednesday, November 12th across all four VOUS locations starting at 7:00 PM!
Whether you’ve been serving for years or are just getting started, your presence matters. Team Night isn’t just for a specific team or department, it’s for our locations to come together as one cohesive team and move forward as one.
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SoMi | City | Miami Gardens | Design District
Are you interested in leading a crew? Click here to fill out an application to become a crew leader in SZN 1 2026!
You don't want to miss the chance to hang with us at VOUS High Nite on Wednesday, November 5th @ 7PM, a night for the middle and high school community of VOUS Church.
We'll be hosting a Parent Hangout during VHN – an opportunity to get to know other parents in our community. Dinner provided.
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Where:
VOUS SoMi @ One City Church | 6750 Sunset Drive
VOUS Miami Gardens | 17801 NW Second Ave
Make Thanksgiving special for a family in need by serving at our annual Thanksgiving Bash, a morning of distributing hundreds of meals to families in our community and watching teams compete for the VOUS Bowl Title in our spirited 7-on-7 flag football tournament.
To donate a meal kit online, click here
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! We’ll see you at the starting line!
Sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 27th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
