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1 Samuel 16:1
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”
1 Samuel 16:13
“So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.”
Additional Scripture References: Romans 8:28, Psalms 23:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:16
When we have trouble sleeping, we are often told to count sheep, hoping that a monotonous task will help us nod off. When God calls us to steward our calling, we often expect the first step of our assignment to be exhilarating. Yet, God’s assignments often involve “counting sheep” and going through daily tasks that can feel mundane. But mundane does not mean insignificant. Having already anointed us, God develops us as we count sheep, pouring oil on us so that we can pour oil on others.
Every calling requires counting sheep
God knows what’s best for us, which is why he takes time to develop us before he deploys us. Without development, our assignments would destroy us. Think of David — he was anointed to be king, but he wasn’t yet appointed. His head was covered in oil while he was working the field as a shepherd. As he led his sheep, he gained a visionary mindset he would use as king, as he fed his sheep, he gained a pastor's heart, and as he protected his sheep, he gained courage to fight for a nation. No matter where we find ourselves, as we faithfully work our “fields,” we can trust that God is developing us in the process.
Olive oil is made when an olive is crushed. In the same way, the crushing moments of our lives are what produce our oil. God will use every moment — the bad things, the painful things, the shameful things, the broken things. He turns all things for the good of those who love him; nothing is wasted. Our seasons of struggle are not for us — suffering produces oil that we can pour out to minister to the people around us.
God calls us to pour oil, not to hoard oil. This means that we are called to use our unique skills to contribute to his kingdom. Doing nothing is a waste of time; yet, trying to do everything is also a waste of time. Rather than chase a fleeting moment of exhilaration or excitement, God calls us to shepherd his pasture, which may involve metaphorically counting sheep. His word reminds us that how we shepherd the mundane moments of life leads to outpouring of His Holy anointing.
Take time this week to memorize Romans 8:28. Reflect on how God has worked in your life to turn what you deemed wasted into good for your purpose.
Need a midweek reset? Join us every Wednesday at VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District in the Prayer Room for an incredible hour of prayer starting at 12PM. Make it part of your weekly rhythm!
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Join us for Vision Sunday! Pastor Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson will be sharing vision and marching orders for the year ahead. Be sure to invite your friends & family and get in the room!
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Team Night is happening on Wednesday, November 12th across all four VOUS locations starting at 7:00 PM!
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.
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SoMi | City | Miami Gardens | Design District
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You don't want to miss the chance to hang with us at VOUS High Nite on Wednesday, November 5th @ 7PM, a night for the middle and high school community of VOUS Church.
We'll be hosting a Parent Hangout during VHN – an opportunity to get to know other parents in our community. Dinner provided.
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Where:
VOUS SoMi @ One City Church | 6750 Sunset Drive
VOUS Miami Gardens | 17801 NW Second Ave
Make Thanksgiving special for a family in need by serving at our annual Thanksgiving Bash, a morning of distributing hundreds of meals to families in our community and watching teams compete for the VOUS Bowl Title in our spirited 7-on-7 flag football tournament.
To donate a meal kit online, click here
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! We’ll see you at the starting line!
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Date: Thursday, November 27th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
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8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
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