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Acts 8:26-40 ESV
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
Additional Scripture References: Romans 8:28, Acts 8:26-31, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 8:32-33, Acts 8:35, Acts 21:8-9
Do you ever feel small and insignificant? In a world that views success as bigger and better, it’s easy to feel like we don’t measure up. But God’s measure of success isn’t more — it’s obedience. As the early church steadily grew in numbers, they were never striving; they simply did what God asked them to do. For Philip and the eunuch, one small moment of obedience on a desert road led to the Gospel spreading through an entire continent. The people who are willing to do something small are often the ones who accomplish something big.
A mature church celebrates faithfulness over success
We’re called to be led by the Holy Spirit. Many times, obedience will lead us down a desert road. It’s not an attractive path, and it rarely aligns with our own plans, but it’s a path full of deep purpose. At the end of the day, God’s purpose takes priority over our preferences. As Philip chose the desert place, he encountered a divine opportunity.
The opportunity to evangelize is all around us. God led Philip to the desert road to meet with one man – there was no crowd, no fanfare, no audience. By asking the man one simple question, the door was opened for a conversation. Philip told him about Jesus, and after hearing the Gospel, the man took the message of Jesus to the continent of Africa. A small moment of obedience yielded immeasurable results.
As Philip walked down the isolated desert road, he was met with the opportunity to display faith and obedience as he carried out the work of the Gospel. If we want to accomplish big things for the Kingdom, we have to be willing to listen and follow the instructions God gives. Whatever path God leads us to, maturity comes as we take one step of obedience at a time.
Take time this week to reflect on areas you may need to walk in obedience. Ask the Holy Spirit to equip you with boldness and courage as you choose to step into what God has asked you to do.
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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.
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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!
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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
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10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
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10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
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