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They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” 24 He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” 25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him home, saying, “Don’t go into the village.”
Think of all the people it took to get you to where you are right now. God used those people to bring you to Jesus. Never forget that. While your salvation is solely through Jesus, your calling and purpose includes others. Little by little,with each progressive act you were drawn closer to Jesus. In the same way, we can avoid mistakenly overlooking progress as we play the long game and celebrate the gradual gains. Each step is foundational to building God’s masterpiece: You. God’s working hand hinges on our patience. It’s the gradual advancements of God’s plan that piece together to tell of his goodness.
The process of progress is better than the momentary miracle.
Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. He wanted the blind man to first experience the miracle of walking by faith, before he could walk by sight. It’s in getting away from the familiar to be one-on-one with God that is important to our miracle. We don't need to see the road ahead, we just have to follow Jesus.
Jesus healed many and did so in a different way each time. For one it was an immediate miracle, for another it was gradual. After touching the blind man's eye with his spit, Jesus asked, “do you see anything?” Time and time again Jesus asks us this same question. His desire is for us to see the way he sees.
Although some visions may be incredibly blurry, perception can always be found by exercising faith in Jesus and trusting his word wholeheartedly. The faith journey is just that, it ebbs and flows, and ups and downs are a given. However, as we gradually renew our minds and our hearts, growing in the understanding of the magnitude of God’s grace and love, we come into the knowledge of the single fact that we serve the God of “once again”. While many of us may feel like we’ve lost sight of what God wants, he wants us to know that there’s always time to gain our vision back. Jesus is constantly reconciling us to himself, urging us to see the vision that he sees. So, be encouraged that slowly but surely restoration is coming, healing is coming, and so is peace—not overnight, but over time.
Make your mark. Find a way to measure small gradual gains in your life. For each gain you see, say aloud, “I am growing gradually.”
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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.
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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
