Peru. Ecuador. and Chile were largely devastated by a violent earthquake, which destroyed several large cities along the coast. It as reported that between 30,000 and 60,000 people lost their lives.
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
– Zephaniah 3:17