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Philippians 2:1-4 ESV
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
REFERENCES: Philippians 2:5-7,Philippians 2:8-11,Philippians 2:12-16,Philippians 2:12-16 MSG
Have you ever been in line and granted your spot for someone to cut ahead of you? In a world that’s so self absorbed doing so may appear foolish. However, Paul writes that we should count others as more significant than ourselves. In other words he is talking about humility. By this he is not meaning to think less of ourselves, it is thinking of ourselves less and thinking more of others. Letting someone cut in line is a simple act, but truly being humble and putting others first will many times be a little harder than this. Humbleness is to obey God. It is to forgive others even when they don’t deserve it, to empty yourself of who you are and pour love into others, it is to shine the true love of Jesus even when we may not feel like it. Humility is what actually brings joy. The secret to practicing joy is walking in humility and forgetting yourself.
Humility is the pathway to joy.
Opposite of what society would have you think, humility is the way to joy in your life. By forgetting and emptying yourself, you pour out the goodness God instills in you for the world to benefit. It is an everyday practice and decision to choose Jesus as the focal point of your life rather than yourself. Instead of grasping to become “more,” we must remember to be more like Jesus and empty ourselves.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
God cannot teach you everything about Him on the mountain top, and certain things you’ll only learn in the valley. Even when it looks impossible, God is with you. Embrace the journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to practice obedience in all circumstances. Jesus is the perfect picture of humility. When we have His mindset we start being selfless instead of selfish.
We can’t fight the good fight of faith in our own strength. However, like Paul, we can draw our strength from the joy of the Lord, in any situation. God placed us on this earth to glorify Him, and to serve others. The journey of following Christ requires a constant practice of humility, whether we are on the mountain top or in the valley. We are called to live life genuinely and to step out of our prayer closet to work out our salvation in community! Showing humility is always more powerful than just talking about it because humility doesn’t flash, it shines.
Take this week to document in your Philippians Journal any act of humility you have seen and how the expression of radical love can impact others.
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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
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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
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