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Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. 26 The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. 27 “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 28 “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” 29 Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.” 30 She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone.
REFERENCES: JOHN 1:14; JEREMIAH 29:13; PROVERBS 8:17; PSALM 55:22, 105:4; ISAIAH 55:6; PHILIPPIANS 4:6; 1 JOHN 2:1; MATTHEW 15:28; HEBREWS 11:6; LUKE 11:5
Have you ever been at a point when you felt you were literally at the end of your rope? All the pressures of life, from finances and jobs to relationships and family, can be so heavy that they bring us to what feels like a breaking point. Maybe you have a personal need, or perhaps you’re carrying the burden of someone else. In that place of desperation, we often turn from one direction to the next searching for something firm we can hold onto, or someone strong and steady that we can trust to bring the answers. This is where the Syrophoenician woman found herself as she threw herself at the feet of Jesus on behalf of her daughter. Many times we find ourselves disappointed in our moment of need, as we search through our phones for someone to talk to, because not one person seems to be available. But we have a Heavenly Father who will never miss the call. He is never too busy and will never turn a blind eye. In fact, he shows himself strong in our weakness. It is up to us to turn our hearts toward him and present our requests. And as we honor him with our faith, he honors us with his faithfulness.
Take your shot, now is the time to seek him!
The Syrophoenician woman came to advocate for her daughter, and found that she had encountered THE advocate. Likewise, when we take our dilemmas to Jesus, he takes our case to God and pleads on our behalf.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests. —Philippians 4:6
The Syrophoenician woman was not afraid to approach Jesus. Nor was she afraid to return home when Jesus responded to her request, then told her to go. When she got home she found her miracle. God honors us when we have the audacity to confidently believe in what we cannot see.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. —Hebrews 11:6
There’s no request that God will not hear. No desperation too big. He’s never in vacation mode. Even when he set himself apart to rest, he did not deny the Syrophoenician woman a conversation, he answered her petition and honored her faith. We too can come into the presence of God and ask for what we need. We don’t have to act like everything is OK. We can be honest in his presence. If we seek him, we will find him. If we petition him, he will reply. When we believe, our faith is honored. Cry out in faith, you will not be denied.
Seek Jesus earnestly and don’t give up! Jesus is there to answer your prayers, so be persistent with your requests and believe they will be answered.
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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.
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
