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Joshua 6:27-7:1
So the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame was in all the land. But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel.
Additional Scripture References: Joshua 7:6-9, Joshua 7:19-21, Joshua 1:9, Joshua 10:25, 2 Chronicles 26:16, Proverbs 22:4, Joshua 9:13
In Joshua, we see the Israelites marching around the walls of Jericho with uncommon battle strategies, but through obedience, winning victory with God. The result of Joshua's obedience to God leads to his fame with people. People began to talk about how amazing Joshua was. The scripture says that his name was famous in all of the land. God promised Joshua that if he would obey His law, He would make him prosperous and successful. Most of us live our lives planning what we will do if we fail — but what will we do when we succeed?
Immaturity only prepares for failure, maturity plans on being successful
Throughout the book of Joshua, we see him talking with God. In success and failure, Joshua persisted in prayer. Our prayer paves a pathway of trust in God. It is from this place that we can obey Him, even when we don’t understand. The first sin in the Bible is relational, not intellectual. Adam and Eve didn’t trust God. The devil tempted them by saying that they could be like God if they ate from the forbidden tree. Adam and Eve sinned, and instead of turning to God and confessing, they hid from God. In prayer we remove the veil, bringing our full selves before God.
Everything we do, good or bad, has a consequence. Oftentimes we allow our pride to believe the lie that those around us will not be affected by our actions. The truth is that the promise is rarely just for us — God blesses us so we can bless others. Unwillingness to share the promise is a mark of immaturity. In Joshua 10:25, we see Joshua shouting to others in public what God had said to him in private. By passing down and sharing our promises, we allow the opportunity for others to be blessed by that same promise.
God promised Joshua prosperity and success if he would obey his law. As we persist in prayer for God to mature us, we must ask ourselves what we will do when we succeed. If the devil cannot bring us down with failure, he will try and corrupt us with success. What we do not turn to praise turns to pride. We are called to surrender the momentums of every season in praise. As the Lord blesses others through us, we are allowed to pass the promise. We experience moments of fame so that He has eternal fame. Allow your light to ignite others, trusting that when God gives you something it will be enough to share.
Prayer is a discipline. It’s a choice to commit to spending time speaking with God. As we enter our last week of prayer and fasting, set aside intentional time to sit with God in prayer. Dedicate time to praise Him, present your requests, and surrender to His plan. Then, dedicate time to sit in stillness, listening for His response and trusting that His presence is with you.
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
To sign up for baptisms, please click here.
This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.
Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.
Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
When: Saturday, August 2nd
Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center
Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Team Rally: 10:20AM
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
