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Genesis 25:27-34
The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was content to stay at home among the tents. Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob. Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob, “Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!” (That is why he was also called Edom.) Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.” “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.
Additional Scripture References: Genesis 33:4-8, Genesis 33:9, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Is it wrong to be content? Is it wrong to be ambitious? While there’s nothing inherently wrong with either, there is a tension between the two. Esau and Jacob’s relationship gives us a glimpse of this tension in scripture. Esau, being the firstborn, became heir to the family’s birthright. Jacob, being the second in line, did not carry birthright blessings. Esau’s appetite and Jacob’s discontentment led them to make a comprising trade. One willing to give up everything for momentary satisfaction, and the other stealing what was not rightfully his. Both fundamentally believed “I want more” and “I need more.” In the same way, we make unfulfilling trades when we believe we need more from God to step into His promise.
Both ambition and contentment hinge on desire
The story of Jacob and Esau gives us a picture of the power of appetite. When we get too hungry, it can be tempting to give up the thing we want most for the thing we want now. As Esau gave way to his appetite, he gave up his birthright — privileges, blessing, and inheritance that were given to the firstborn son. Our heavenly father has a birthright for us. As we say no to an appetite that will never be satisfied, we find contentment in the only one who truly satisfies our souls.
God has a plan for our lives that is known to him and a mystery to us. Jacob felt that he needed more in order to do what God called him to do, and he took matters into his own hands to get there. While worldly ambition tells us to cut corners, Godly ambition leads us to trust God’s way as we long for everything he has planned. In the middle of our hunger to do more, we can trust that God doesn’t make mistakes. He lays the puzzle pieces one at a time, giving us exactly what we need every step of the way.
Worldliness with contentment is great loss, Godliness with contentment is great gain. As we daily surrender to God we are reminded everything we need and everything we want is found in Him. Just like Jacob wrestled with God, we too are in a fight of faith. Instead of wrestling with man, wrestle with God. Wrestle to trust Him more, to know Him more, to follow His way. Godly ambition begins with doing what God calls us to, believing whatever we need, He will provide.
Meditate on the words of 2 Peter 1:3.
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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