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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.
Are you interested in leading a crew? Click here to fill out an application to become a crew leader in SZN 2!
VOUS High Nite is a night for Junior High and High School Students to meet friends, worship and encounter God. It will be taking place Wednesday, April 2nd at both VOUS SoMi and VOUS Miami Gardens at 7PM.
To RSVP, click here.
There will also be a VOUS High Nite Parent Hangout. This will be an opportunity to learn more about VOUS High, have some dinner and get to know other parents in our community.
To RSVP for the Parent’s Hang, click here.
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi
When: Saturday, April 2nd
Address:
VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Doors Open at 7PM.
Are you looking for a place to grow in leadership, community, and culture? Join us at VOUS College Preview Day on April 3rd to learn more about program offerings, connect with students, and ignite your journey to help fulfill the Great Commission!
RSVP now at vouscollege.com/preview
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, April 3rd
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
