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Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Additional Scripture References: John 11:32; Job 13:15; John 11:5; Matthew 14:31
Life often doesn't meet our expectations, leading to frustration and disappointment. We may hope for one outcome, only to be met with something entirely different, creating a gap between what we expected and what we experienced. This gap can lead us to question God, our faith, and our hope. But through stories like that of Lazarus and Job, we learn that God isn’t in the business of just meeting expectations, He’s in the business of exceeding them.
God’s power to perform exceeds our ability to ask
Faith grows through hope and trusting God’s timing. Positive expectations can fuel faith, while unmet expectations can lead to disappointment. Often, we expect something specific from God but find ourselves limiting Him to only a particular outcome. When we don’t see Him come through just as we expected, we can find ourselves frustrated and disappointed — where was God? The truth is, God is always at work. We may not always see Him moving, or understand His plan, but He has something greater in mind.
Job’s story is a powerful example of enduring pain and disappointment without losing faith. Even in his suffering, Job declared, “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him.” Despite the immense loss, he continued to trust God, showing us that our hope can remain, even in the midst of struggle. Endurance is the ability to trust that God is working, even when we can’t see it.
Possibly the greatest source of frustration in life is unmet expectations. The difference between what we expected versus what we experienced often leads us to stop expecting. But there’s an invitation of faith amidst the frustration. Don’t lower your expectations; lift your faith. Give God something to exceed. God can do it, the question is: can you believe it?
Identify areas where you may be limiting God by expecting a specific outcome. Practice finding gratitude by celebrating the little things.
This Sunday, February 16th, we are having baptisms on the beach in Key Biscayne! If you are interested in being baptized, please click here to sign up.
Where: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
When: Sunday, February 16th
Time: 9:00 AM
Address: 1200 S Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Pavilion #: C16 (near Lighthouse Compound)
These nights are more than meetings—they are moments to encourage, train, and connect as one location. Moments to build strength because the strength of our Church depends on the strength of our teams.
Whether you’ve been serving for years or are just getting started, your presence matters. Team Night isn’t just for a specific team or department—it’s for our locations to come together as one cohesive team and move forward as one.
Team Night is happening on Wednesday, February 19 at each of our locations starting at 7:00 PM! Sign up for your location below:
SoMi | City | Miami Gardens | Design District
ILMC will be taking place Saturday, February 22nd. This month's spotlight initiative focuses on promoting mental, physical, and spiritual health. Through workshops, fitness activities, and health resources, we will serve our city by encouraging holistic wellness.
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VOUS Girl is back! VOUS GIRL is a community, a gathering for all women in every season of life. Gather at four locations Thursday, March 20
Thursday, March 20
Register for free at vousgirl.com
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
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 / 12PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
