Faith
Venezuelan Christians Respond to Maduro’s Capture
Faith Facts
- U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas.
- Millions of Venezuelan Christians are reflecting on decades of prayer and longing for justice.
- Churches of Christ have played a vital role in supporting Venezuelans both at home and abroad.
After decades of prayer, Venezuelan believers are seeing a new chapter as President Maduro has been seized by U.S. forces.
This event has stirred powerful emotions among Christians, many of whom have faced hardship and sought hope in God’s faithfulness during their nation’s crisis.
“Although I am a Christian and firmly oppose all forms of war, I cannot deny that my heart feels a sense of hope at the possibility of justice being served in Venezuela,” Yhonatan Parada shared.
Parada is a fourth-year student at Baxter Institute in Honduras, one of millions who left Venezuela amid economic struggle and unrest.
“And it is precisely because of my Christian faith that I do not celebrate the downfall of a person,” Parada said, “but rather the longing for peace, freedom and restoration that is now beginning to awaken in the soul of our people.”
Inside Venezuela, Christians continue to pray and seek peace for their communities as the nation adjusts to new uncertainty following this dramatic change.
“The rest of the country is normal — scared but normal,” explained Jesús, a Church of Christ minister in Puerto La Cruz, who thanks God for the safety of his congregation.
Many U.S. congregations are sending support, helping Venezuelan Christians provide food and comfort for families affected by years of shortages and turmoil.
As believers worldwide watch and pray, Christians across Venezuela and the diaspora cling to hope, asking God to restore freedom and rebuild families for His glory.
“Continue praying for the situation,” Jesús urged. “The tension remains high.”
Christians offer refuge for Venezuelans abroad, opening homes and hearts to those fleeing turmoil and nurturing faith in times of trouble.
“I tell all our daughters, ‘This house doesn’t belong to us; it belongs to God,’” shared Susanna Vasoalto, a church leader in Chile who welcomes refugees with motherly love grounded in her faith.
Odalis Vásquez, now in Uruguay, testified to seeing hope renewed: “There are a lot of mixed emotions. Hope that was almost gone is returning.”
Let us be steadfast in prayer for Venezuela as its people seek peace, liberty, and healing, trusting God’s hand to guide their future.
Faith Facts
- The Trump administration directed the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro for charges tied to narcotics and weapons offenses.
- Maduro, according to the U.S. State Department, led a criminal cartel and harshly suppressed opposition in Venezuela.
- America’s involvement in international regime change has often included the support of citizens and exiles seeking freedom from oppressive rule.
Actions taken against global tyrants raise important questions about the role of biblical justice and standing against evil in the world.
American intervention throughout history often reflects a willingness to stand with those yearning for liberty and to oppose repressive regimes, aligning with faith-based values of justice and compassion.
These events remind us to pray for the oppressed and for leaders to seek wisdom that upholds Christian morals and the blessing of freedom for all.
Faith Facts
- President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of expanding American involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry to restore prosperity and stability.
- U.S. oil companies have the resources and expertise to repair Venezuela’s neglected infrastructure and encourage economic recovery.
- The revitalization of Venezuela’s oil sector can contribute to the well-being of its people and promote mutually beneficial relationships.
America’s leadership in energy supports freedom and uplifts families around the world by helping nations recover from oppression and poverty.
Our energy policy must align with biblical stewardship, empowering nations to prosper while upholding moral responsibility.
“We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure and start making money for the country,” President Trump declared.
Let us continue to pray for wise leadership that honors God and upholds the principles of liberty and justice as we reach out to help others achieve freedom.
Faith Facts
- Since 1990, 626 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers have lost their lives worldwide.
- Africa and the Americas are the regions with the highest number of these tragic deaths.
- Violence against Catholic clergy and pastoral workers has shown signs of decline in recent years.
The recent Vatican report shines a light on the courageous witness of Catholic missionaries, many of whom have faced grave dangers while serving others in Christ’s name. Their sacrifices remind us of the vital call to defend faith and serve those in need, even at great personal risk.
Last year saw 17 missionaries killed—including priests, seminarians, religious sisters, catechists, and lay workers—in countries plagued by violence and instability. Their unwavering service echoes Biblical teachings of laying down one’s life for others and standing firm in the cause of righteousness.
“These are often witnesses and missionaries who voluntarily offered their lives to Christ until the very end.”
The faithful example of these individuals stands as a testament to the enduring strength of Christian values. Let us keep their memories alive by praying for persecuted Christians and committing ourselves anew to uphold faith and freedom.
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