Missionary Dan Arce Shares Life in Venezuela Post-Maduro

Missionary Life and Safety in Venezuela

• 📍 Dan Arce, a missionary to Venezuela for 26 years, shares that he and his wife are currently safe.
• ⚠️ Despite being safe, there was a significant police and military presence nearby recently, highlighting the ongoing tension and the regime's readiness to arrest people.
• 💬 The general mood among Venezuelans is described as "silent rejoicing" due to fear of retribution, even though they are happy about recent events.

Public Sentiment and Gratitude

• 🗣️ Many Venezuelans express gratitude towards America and specifically President Trump, often telling Arce, "Tell your president we say thank you."
• 🙏 Arce attributes these events to God's control and sees it as an opportunity to share the gospel.
• 😔 The joy is tempered by fear of arrest, kidnapping, or death, preventing open expression of happiness.

Political Prisoners and Regime Actions

• ⛓️ Arce confirms that three members of his church have been arrested at different times.
• 🗳️ One member, Brother Miguel, was arrested simply for being a witness at a voting booth during an election, an act seen as an attempt to prevent the release of true information.
• ⚖️ The release of political prisoners is not seen as an act of goodwill by the regime, but rather a response to external pressure.

Mission Work and Humanitarian Aid

• ✈️ Arce and his wife decided to postpone their planned furlough to remain with the people during this difficult time, emphasizing their commitment as missionaries and pastors.
• 🍲 They are actively providing humanitarian aid, distributing food packages that can last for two weeks.
• 💡 The focus is on helping people meet immediate needs so they can be more receptive to the gospel message.

Spiritual Warfare and Church Advancement

• ⚔️ Arce views the current situation as a spiritual battle, quoting the Bible that the gates of hell cannot prevail.
• ⛪ He emphasizes that the church must advance in the name of Jesus Christ.
• ❤️ The mission involves sharing love through actions first, by feeding the hungry, before sharing the gospel, recognizing that people need their basic needs met to be receptive.