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At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13 and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him.
REFERENCES: MARK 1:12-20, LUKE 14:25-33
Hey, got change for a five? A twenty? How about a hundred? Though it seems obvious, it’s valuable to state that the bigger the change, the higher the cost. It is true in every context, yet too often we don’t come prepared. We want big changes without weighing the costs. If there’s a shortcut to a long term result, we’re all about it. We’d quicker take a weight loss pill than decide to workout, we’d readily cut corners for that next promotion. But there is a cost to change. Even Jesus makes it clear that following him comes at a price—yes, salvation is free but it’s not cheap. There will be moments when the Spirit will lead us into what feels like the biggest fights of our lives, moments of testing. It’s not for our pain and suffering, it’s so we can be forged into a stronger version of ourselves. It is to test the limits of our trust so we come out the other side being faithful.
Because of Jesus you can change and become who you’ve been called to be.
The same Spirit that led Jesus out of the waters of baptism led him into the fire as he spent 40 days alone in the wilderness. While the first Adam failed to resist Satan’s temptation with the forbidden fruit, the second Adam’s obedience led him to victory. Be reminded that God’s word is not a contract meant to restrict us, but a love letter designed to lead us into our destiny.
Life is measured in moments. In the mundaneness of life, it can become effortless to push what God has called us to into the next moment, the next month, or even the next year. We can’t live for someday or dwell on the victories from back in the day, we are called to live our best life today.
So there may have been a few awkward moments at the cash register in our past. We didn’t have enough and just had to walk away. This doesn’t have to carry over into our purpose. The Spirit of God gives us more than enough to pay the price of resisting every temptation we face. Let us stay on the course of change, day by day becoming more and more like Jesus. The value we’ll gain is the opportunity to fully step into our calling as followers of Jesus by making disciples for him. It will take dedication to keep Jesus at the center of our lives. It is a loyalty that demands everything, but he deserves nothing less.
We’re called to make disciples. Think of two people you can reach out to this week to help increase their faith in Jesus. Seek to be a consistent source of good news for them.
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VOUS High is youth community of VOUS and we are creating a space for middle schoolers to gather for service every Sunday.
Students will start with worship in the main auditorium and then be dismissed to their junior high space. This will be a moment to connect with other students, hear a message, and then discuss in small groups.
For more information and to RSVP your student, click here
Join us at the annual ILMC Thanksgiving Bash to distribute meal kits and turkeys. Also, bring a chair and cheer on your favorite team at our annual VOUS Bowl.
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Ready to kick off Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and community? Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Whether you're a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, this is a chance to start your day with some fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! See you at the starting line!
To sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd.
Miami, FL 33133
On Sunday, December 1st we're bringing our annual Tree Lighting tradition to both our SoMi and Miami Gardens Locations! Sign up to serve and join us for a night of fun! Invite your friends and let's welcome the Christmas season together!
Please note: There will not be a 6PM service at VOUS City. Instead, join us at VOUS Miami Gardens for the 6PM service, followed by the tree lighting celebration.
Date: December 1st
Time: 7:30PM
Location:
VOUS Miami Gardens
17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi
6767 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
To serve, click here
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
