On This Day: Bussa, a slave in British-ruled Barbados, leads a slave rebellion, for which he... (1816)

On April 14, 1816: Bussa, a slave in British-ruled Barbados, leads a slave rebellion, for which he is remembered as the country's first national hero.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage, discovery.