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John 3:1-8
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing, if God were not with him.” Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Additional Scripture References: Matthew 11:28-30, John 1:12-13, John 6:35
Imagine searching for something without knowing what it looks like…impossible, right? When it comes to our life, that’s what happens when we search for hope, peace, and purpose in all the wrong places. Even when you think you are searching in the right places, for example hitting your goals, or keeping your New Year’s resolutions, you soon realize that also can leave you feeling empty. Much like Nicodemus who could’ve been considered an influencer in 2025. He had wealth, power, and influence, yet he still felt empty and confused. His curiosity, though, led him to Jesus and it was when he truly found what he was seeking. And that is because real transformation isn’t about what we accomplish, but who we become in Christ.
Why not let your curiosity lead you to Christ?
Like Nicodemus, many of us believe striving for perfection will fulfill us, but Jesus reminds us we don’t need more rules, effort, or self-help. What we need is surrender. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and surrender our lives to Him, we are born again. Being born again is not about improving ourselves, but allowing the Spirit of God to make us new.
Ever felt as if you have more questions than you do answers? Nicodemus did too, he came to Jesus at night and in the dark, full of questions and doubts. Instead of turning him away, Jesus welcomed him. This was the perfect opportunity for him to show up as he was and believe. While Nicodemus couldn’t wrap his head around the idea of being “born again”, Jesus reminds us that having faith isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about trusting the One who does. Jesus invites us to step into the light and believe, even when we’re still figuring things out.
Nicodemus approached Jesus with a statement, but Jesus knew he had questions. Jesus is not offended by our questions or doubts. He is here to clarify them. May we allow our curiosity to draw us near to Christ. Peace, hope, purpose, and the thing we are all striving for at the beginning of the year, are not found in a thing or in doing something, but found in a person. Peace, hope, and purpose are found through conversion and surrender to Jesus. As we surrender to him may we step boldly into a relationship with Him.
As you begin this new year, reflect on where you’ve been striving to find fulfillment or your identity. Bring your questions, doubts, and curiosity to Jesus. Let this be the year you step out of the darkness and fully surrender to His light. Go public with your faith–share your story, invite someone to church, and trust God with the next step in your journey.
We’re in week two of Pray First and there’s still time to join! Prayer is where intimacy with God begins—it aligns our hearts with His will and unlocks Heaven’s power in our lives.
Let’s grow closer to God together. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Monday - Friday
Zoom Prayer @ 6:30AM
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Monday - Saturday
IG Live @ 12:00PM
Wednesday - 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Prayer Rooms - Miami Gardens
Wednesday, January 15 - Pray First Gathering
7:00PM Pre-Hang
7:30PM Service
SoMi, Miami Gardens, Design District
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We are having baptisms this Sunday, January 19th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
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Heart & Soul will be taking place on Wednesday, January 22nd. This is a night for anyone who loves VOUS with worship, community, and a stakeholders message from Pastor Rich on where we're headed in 2025.
This SZN, we will be holding Heart & Soul at VOUS City!
RSVP here to let us know which location you will be joining us at. This is a night you do not want to miss!
This month's spotlight initiative is human trafficking awareness. We aim to bring light to this critical issue by partnering with organizations working to prevent trafficking and support survivors.
We will meet at our South Miami, Design District, and Miami Gardens locations on Saturday, January 25th at 10:30am to gather and serve at an outreach throughout the city.
To sign up for an outreach at one of our locations or an Off-Site outreach, please 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
