In John 16:33, Jesus warned His disciples, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." The bad news? We will face tribulation. There is no doubt that over the last 20 months, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has faced terrible tribulation around the world. The good news? Jesus has overcome the world and all its tribulations. Tribulations give us the opportunity to draw closer to God, to share the good news of Jesus to others, and to search our hearts and grow in our spiritual maturity.
Haiti has faced its share of tribulations and more. During the last few years, gangs have kidnapped people, robbed people, and killed each other. Pastors have been kidnapped and held for ransom. Other pastors have been murdered. On July 7, 2021, President Jovenel Moise was assassinated, and the country was left without a president.