The Church, the body of Christ, has dealt with trials and tribulation since it began. In some places and at different times, it has been in a greater or lesser degree. Jesus told His disciples in John 16:33, “In the world you have tribulation”. But unless you get depressed over that statement, let me read the rest of the verse! "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."