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1 Kings 17:7-16 (ESV)
And after a while the brook dried up, because there was no rain in the land. Then the word of the Lord came to him, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, “Bring me a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.” And as she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, “Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.” And she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. And now I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.” And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son. For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the Lord sends rain upon the earth.’” And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days. The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah.
REFERENCES: Matthew 14:13-21; 1 Kings 17:17-24; Luke 4:24-26
Have you ever felt God ask you to do something? Maybe it was His gentle voice asking you to forgive, or His stern command to give more than what is required. How quickly we respond to God is a measure of our faith. Although the blessing coincides with burden, God calls us to maintain a steady pace of obedience to develop us into mature believers.
God is looking for people that can handle the blessing and the burden.
Though the brook dried up, Elijah did not go without water. In our lives, it can seem as though we are lacking certain things or a source has “dried” up, but just like the Lord guided Elijah to where he should go next, He will do the same with us. Where He leads, He provides and it is simply our duty to obey His guidance. Elijah did not lack water because his source was not the brook, but God who is the living water.
When Elijah encountered the widow of Zarephath and asked for her to provide food for him in spite of her lack, she had a choice to make: would she trust God and release her resources into His hands? Or would she hold on to the little she had and face her demise? By remaining obedient, God was able to ensure that she and her son had all that they needed regardless of their circumstances. In that same way, when we trust God with what we have, He can multiply it beyond what we could ever imagine.
God is constantly inviting us to go deeper into our faith, and pushing us towards all that He has to offer. Some time later, the widow lost her son and knew exactly who to call, the man of God who first stirred up her bread faith. Elijah had caught the revelation that God has not yet failed him, and trusted that if God can make a miracle of bread and oil, He can exceed his expectations and bring her son back to life. It's up to us to be willing to give God the little we may have, so that He can do something more. Through the right lens of our heavenly father, we can hold tight to the truth that the burdens we face are preparing us for a greater blessing ahead. What is a blessing in one season may not be a blessing in the next. The blessings are not the source, He is.
Now that it is nearing the end of the year, take into account how God has shown up in your life this year and praise Him for all He has done. Just as you workout to strengthen and grow your muscles, the same is to be said with your faith. Remember that any weight that has come down on you is to strengthen you.
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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
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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
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
