God is sovereign over all things (the good, bad, and ugly). And God’s plan is unfolding exactly as He purposed. God (surprisingly) uses great adversity to advance His gospel message to the ends of the earth. Our trials and suffering have no power to stop us (or even slow us down) from fulfilling the task God has given us to glorify Him with our lives & make disciples of all nations. We are called as His saints to work together to advance the gospel in the world, through the church, and with purest joy!