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Philippians 2:1-4 ESV
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
REFERENCES: Philippians 2:5-7,Philippians 2:8-11,Philippians 2:12-16,Philippians 2:12-16 MSG
Have you ever been in line and granted your spot for someone to cut ahead of you? In a world that’s so self absorbed doing so may appear foolish. However, Paul writes that we should count others as more significant than ourselves. In other words he is talking about humility. By this he is not meaning to think less of ourselves, it is thinking of ourselves less and thinking more of others. Letting someone cut in line is a simple act, but truly being humble and putting others first will many times be a little harder than this. Humbleness is to obey God. It is to forgive others even when they don’t deserve it, to empty yourself of who you are and pour love into others, it is to shine the true love of Jesus even when we may not feel like it. Humility is what actually brings joy. The secret to practicing joy is walking in humility and forgetting yourself.
Humility is the pathway to joy.
Opposite of what society would have you think, humility is the way to joy in your life. By forgetting and emptying yourself, you pour out the goodness God instills in you for the world to benefit. It is an everyday practice and decision to choose Jesus as the focal point of your life rather than yourself. Instead of grasping to become “more,” we must remember to be more like Jesus and empty ourselves.
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
God cannot teach you everything about Him on the mountain top, and certain things you’ll only learn in the valley. Even when it looks impossible, God is with you. Embrace the journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to practice obedience in all circumstances. Jesus is the perfect picture of humility. When we have His mindset we start being selfless instead of selfish.
We can’t fight the good fight of faith in our own strength. However, like Paul, we can draw our strength from the joy of the Lord, in any situation. God placed us on this earth to glorify Him, and to serve others. The journey of following Christ requires a constant practice of humility, whether we are on the mountain top or in the valley. We are called to live life genuinely and to step out of our prayer closet to work out our salvation in community! Showing humility is always more powerful than just talking about it because humility doesn’t flash, it shines.
Take this week to document in your Philippians Journal any act of humility you have seen and how the expression of radical love can impact others.
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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.
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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
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