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They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” 24 He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” 25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him home, saying, “Don’t go into the village.”
Think of all the people it took to get you to where you are right now. God used those people to bring you to Jesus. Never forget that. While your salvation is solely through Jesus, your calling and purpose includes others. Little by little,with each progressive act you were drawn closer to Jesus. In the same way, we can avoid mistakenly overlooking progress as we play the long game and celebrate the gradual gains. Each step is foundational to building God’s masterpiece: You. God’s working hand hinges on our patience. It’s the gradual advancements of God’s plan that piece together to tell of his goodness.
The process of progress is better than the momentary miracle.
Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. He wanted the blind man to first experience the miracle of walking by faith, before he could walk by sight. It’s in getting away from the familiar to be one-on-one with God that is important to our miracle. We don't need to see the road ahead, we just have to follow Jesus.
Jesus healed many and did so in a different way each time. For one it was an immediate miracle, for another it was gradual. After touching the blind man's eye with his spit, Jesus asked, “do you see anything?” Time and time again Jesus asks us this same question. His desire is for us to see the way he sees.
Although some visions may be incredibly blurry, perception can always be found by exercising faith in Jesus and trusting his word wholeheartedly. The faith journey is just that, it ebbs and flows, and ups and downs are a given. However, as we gradually renew our minds and our hearts, growing in the understanding of the magnitude of God’s grace and love, we come into the knowledge of the single fact that we serve the God of “once again”. While many of us may feel like we’ve lost sight of what God wants, he wants us to know that there’s always time to gain our vision back. Jesus is constantly reconciling us to himself, urging us to see the vision that he sees. So, be encouraged that slowly but surely restoration is coming, healing is coming, and so is peace—not overnight, but over time.
Make your mark. Find a way to measure small gradual gains in your life. For each gain you see, say aloud, “I am growing gradually.”
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
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
VOUSCon is here! On Wednesday before kicking off VOUSCon 2025 in strength and unity we are going to pray.
Don't miss the moment to join us in prayer. Please RSVP by clicking here for our FREE VOUSCon Prayer Night
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
Serve Day is happening Saturday, July 12th, and we want to get ALL of our crews involved in loving our city so please sign your crew up for a Serve Day project! To see the projects and sign up, please click here! Please have your form in by Wednesday, July 2nd.
When: Saturday, July 12th
Where: All VOUS Locations
Time: 10:00 AM
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 DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
