1 Samuel 7:12-13
12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” 13 So the Philistines were subdued and did not invade Israelite territory again. Throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.
REFERENCES: Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:10-12; 8:11-14; 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 58:11-12,John 14:25-27
Have you forgotten something important and it cost you dearly? The Israelites forgot about God's faithfulness, which resulted in the Ark being stolen during a battle with the Philistines. Eventually, the Ark of the Covenant was returned, however, the Israelites’ arrogance and worship of false idols, led to their devastation yet again. The Philistines returned to attack their nation, but God heard the cries of his people through Samuel, and came to their rescue. As a reminder of God's deliverance, Samuel set up Ebenezer, meaning “stone of help,”. We too can reminisce on memories of how God has provided for us in the past so that we will not forget that His mercies endure forever.
You can forget a lot of things, but do not forget God
Fear can overtake and even paralyze us, but remember fear is not a feeling, it is a spirit. It is a spirit we are called to confront with the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
We need God’s presence in and through what we endure. Be reminded of your past dependence on God in your life that permits you to trust His future promises and provision.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Our human nature is to forget, but God wants to remind us to remember. How we end one season is how we start the next, and the same God who brought us to this point will lead us into a new season. Are we walking with fear or faith? Do we need explanations or are we operating in trust? As we pause to remember that God’s mercy, goodness, and kindness have followed us all of our days, our trust will be deepened and faith will be strengthened. We can rest assured that our God is a promise keeper — he was faithful then, and he will be faithful now.
Remember the times God has been faithful and you’ve made him a promise. Bring back to memory those promises and follow through. Moving forward, write out any promises you make to God.
Last CTA… share if you:
Memorized The Lord’s Prayer (found in Luke 11:2-4 and Matthew 6:9-13). How did God’s presence in your life make a difference these past 2 weeks
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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!
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