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¡VOUSCon 2024 es la próxima semana! Estamos contando los días hasta que nos reunamos con miles de personas de todo el mundo.
Reflexionemos en el Salmo 5:3, que dice: “...en la mañana presento mis súplicas ante ti y espero con ansias.” Hay poder en nuestra expectativa. En los próximos días, hagamos precisamente eso: reservemos tiempo intencional para orar por VOUSCon y elijamos esperar con expectativa.
Espera milagros.
Espera avances.
Espera libertad.
Espera gloria.
Espera encontrarte con el cielo.
1 Kings 17:8-16
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.
Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt unprepared for the task at hand? Whether raising a family, wisely stewarding our time, or simply baking a cake, we’ve all experienced moments when it felt like we lacked the ingredients we needed. Just like when David had only a slingshot to take down a giant, or when Moses used his staff to part the sea, God often uses uncommon places, unlikely people, and unfamiliar strategies to fulfill His unfailing promise.
God’s appointment for our future far outweighs the disappointment of our past.
We’ve all said it – “I can’t wait to get there.” We often miss the blessing of our current season because we feel unqualified or we’re too focused on what could be next. The truth is that we won’t be happy there until we’re happy here. God doesn’t need anything from us, but He chooses us in spite of our hurts and hangups. If our circumstances aren’t changing, we can trust that God is changing us in the process.
The story of Elijah and the widow is a great example of faith in the midst of the unfamiliar. With no guarantee of the future, she offered what she had. God’s strategy rarely makes sense. Contrary to logic, God often uses subtraction to create addition in our lives. Just like the widow, God wants the little we have in our hands so He can multiply it in unexpected ways. As we learn to walk by faith, we can trust that His promises never fail.
Following God requires obedience, surrender, and sacrifice, but the journey will take us down the most beautiful and unexpected roads. The more we follow His voice, the more trust is required as we follow God in the uncommon places and surrender to His unfamiliar strategy. Obedience is our responsibility, and outcome is God’s.
Spend time this week reflecting. In what areas is God calling you to step in obedience? Ask God to deepen your trust and grow your faith as you take a step toward Him.
At the beginning of every school year, we have the opportunity to love the children in our community by providing backpacks full of school supplies. There are two ways you can serve!
1. Donate Supplies
Purchase school supplies online or drop them off in person at VOUS locations until Thursday, August 1st.
2. Serve at Back To School Bash
Help host our annual Back To School Bash on Saturday, August 3rd. Distribute backpacks, check in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
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
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
