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Writing in March 2012 – by Dr. Ron Charles
I consider these meetings one of the highlights of my ministry.
For many years Colombia had been on the top of the U.S. State Department’s no travel list. Although that
distinction was lifted six years ago, Colombia still has the highest level of “no travel” advisory against it. Back
in the 1970’s and 1980’s Colombia had been written off by the west as un-savable, primarily because the
country was virtually “owned” by ruthless drug cartels, and bands of violent guerrilla fighters roamed freely.
Even the Christians in the west had classified Colombia as having little, if any, hope. But, God had other
ideas. Even during the darkest of times when the probability of violence was a daily occurrence, throughout
Colombia there remained a remnant of Colombia believers who refused to give up and refused to abandon
their country. And even though the light of hope had almost been extinguished by the flood of bloody conflict,
a flicker of true godliness still remained. Finally in the early 2000’s, strong government began to defeat the
violent cartels and win the battle for a free Colombia. It was in the midst of this newly won freedom that the
tiny flicker of godliness of the true believers began to rebound until before long the flicker had evolved into a
restrained fire which quickly intensified into a roaring Holy Spirit inferno, that is beginning to sweep across
Colombia; the excitement of which I have not seen since the great 1950’s tent revivals in America and the
charismatic renewal revivals of the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Over a period of 26 days this past month in Colombia, I was privileged to minister two or three times daily.
In each service the power of the Holy Spirit was so heavy that it felt and looked like a fog was hovering over
us. The altar services were tremendous throw-backs to the great altar services that we used to experience in
America back in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Remember when multiplied hundreds dropped to their knees and
accepted Christ, while gallons of tears flooded down their cheeks washing away all guilt, sin, hurt, and
bitterness, over hours of crying out to our Savior, thanking Him for what He had done in their lives and for
what He had done for all? It is happening again—in Colombia. Everyplace I went (eight different cities in
different regions of Colombia; from the dizzying heights of the Andes mountains to the vastness of the dense
Amazon jungles to the seemingly never ending rain forests of the trans-Panamanian swamps) the people
wanted me to teach them about Jesus. They would say, “We have been taught personal prophecy, end-times
prophecy, prosperity, faith, Abraham, David, worship, and Paul. We now want to know Jesus. Please teach us
all you know about Jesus.” So, most of my ministry concentration was on the life of Jesus. The church
attendance of the various churches ranged from as high as 14,000 to as low as 50, and everything in between,
but all wanted to be taught Jesus. Even after services were over and altar services were complete, dozens
would sit around me on the floor for hours wanting me to teach them more about Jesus. They were like
starving children or like dry sponges that cannot get enough. On several occasions we had standing room only
attendance, in which the chairs were taken out of the church auditorium, which would provide more room
for standing room only. Even with that, we had on several occasions people standing around the church
outside (on at least four occasions they stood outside in the rain for four or more hours) and even flowing into
the streets, causing the police to close the streets so people could stand in the street and hear about Jesus. On
one hand, it was exciting to be a part of this intense move of the Holy Spirit; but on the other hand it was
hurtful because it was a human impossibility to give them all that they needed and wanted. You give out until you have nothing left to give, and they still needed more. Their hunger to know more of Jesus, was equal to or
perhaps even greater than anyplace I have ever ministered, whether Albania, Turkey, India, Egypt, Russia,
Iran, Germany or any place.
One great high point was when I was invited to lecture at a general assembly of one of the larger universities
in Colombia. This university was known for its large representation of atheist professors and for its Marxist
leanings and Communist leftist ideas. We were expecting about 100-200 students to show. But instead, the
entire main auditorium was packed to capacity. Every seat was occupied, with students filling the aisles and
the normally empty front common area, by sitting on the floor. The auditorium was actually too small to
accommodate everyone, for not only was it filled, but students went out through the doors and down the
hallways, packed together like sardines, with standing room only. It was truly unbelievable. I lectured for an
hour and a half, and then had another hour of questions and answers. Afterwards we gave an invitation for
students and facility to accept Jesus as Savior. I am excited to say that over 200 students and 3 professors
accepted Jesus that day. I have no doubt that revival has hit that campus. Many of those who accepted Christ
came to service that night at the church where I was preaching, bringing friends. Those friends too accepted
Christ that night. This university is one of four who have invited me back for next year.
The Lord moved in such a great way, that words like phenomenal and fantastic could only give a glimpse of
what it was like to be in the midst of this move of the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, I did have occasions for great
concern—Muslims are flowing unrestricted into Colombia. In the past four years five new mosques have been
built in the largest cities with six more scheduled to be built and opened before the end of this year. Perhaps
this is why the Lord has sent us to minister at least once a year in Colombia. Because not only is Colombia
fresh and fertile ground wherein Christ can be taught and where the teaching can take root, it is also fertile
ground where Islamic doctrine can be planted and where it will grow successfully. I foresee a great battle just
immediately on the horizon, with the soul of Colombia at stake. Christ must win this battle in Colombia; and
Islam must be defeated. So, not only do we look forward to going back to Colombia in order to teach the life
of Jesus to the multitudes, but to stand in the gap against Islam on behalf of the Colombians. So, now not only
does God have us ministering in the Muslim strongholds of the Middle East and India, but He also wants us
to stand strong for Him against the Islamic threat that is beginning to take root in South America.
After I returned from Colombia Brad our son was asked to come to Colombia and help in the villages. He is
very well known for the many construction trips he has made to Colombia. Where ever I spoke the first
announcement that was made was “This is Chivo’s father.” Chivo means goat, if any of you know Brad he
has a beard and they started calling him big goat many years ago. God is using him as he speaks the truth to
the lost. Brad goes when and where the Lord opens the door. He was able to help finish the water tower.
Good morning Brad (Chivo) Cubit Foundation & Door of Salvation Church, Pastor
Conrado our shepherd.– by the grace of God we finished all the installation of
the water purification in our Canaan community. Thank you very much for all
your help and support. We are thankful to you that you have given us life. We
are thankful you did not abandon us but took care of us. What would have
happened to us without the water? It has been very useful to us and we thank
you for the water. What you have provided for us is better than the seas, rivers,
springs, wells, lake, etc. Without water there would be no cleaning, clean
drinking water, or water for food preparation, or calming of the thirst. Without
water we would not live. For that reason we thank you. FerneyRESCUING A GIRL IN COLOMBIA – While Brad was in Colombia
One of the most unusual miracles on my trip to Colombia happened during the last couple of days that I
was there. An older lady in Bogata needed a way back to her home in another city in Colombia. But, did
not have the money to buy a bus ticket. So, I bought a ticket for her and prayed with her. After prayer,
she told me a heart breaking story. It seemed that her 22 year old grandaughter was needing help. The
grandaughter and her mother lived in Spain. They saw an advertisment in the local paper for a
housekeeper in Colombia. The employer would pay all expensese for their move from Spain to
Colombia. The girl was then 17 years old. She decided to take the job to start work and prepare things
for her mother to join her. When she arrived in Bogata she was taken to a house of prostitution and was
forced to stay and work as a prostitute under threat of death, until she paid back the money that was
spent to bring her there. Her mother went to look for her and had no idea where to find her. After many
months, she finally found out what had happened. There was no help from the police, it seems that they
could have been in on the scam. She was able to call her, but was not allowed to leave the house. In a
short time the girl became pregant. She was not allowed to keep the baby, but could give it to her
mother. After that, she was not allowed to see the baby or her mother. The mother had to move away
because she was afraid. When the grandmother told me this story, I felt like the Lord wanted to deliver
this girl from that life.
So, I felt the Lord leading me to go over to the house that evening before I left. I went in and asked for
her. I took her by the arm and led her out of the house. It was a miracle that no one stopped us. I quickly
put her in a taxi and we rushed to the airport where I bought her a one-way ticket to the city where her
mother and baby son lived. After I got her on the flight, I rushed to get on my flight to America. Since my
return, she has contacted us in the U.S. She is still safe and free of her bondage.
GOD IS STILL THE RESCURER OF ALL WHO ARE TRAPPED AND ARE IN BONDAGE.
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On April 9, 2012 – Brad Charles’ Accident
Brad was in a very serious accident in Georgia after his return from Colombia. We know why! The old devil
doesn’t like what Brad is doing. But, God had other plans for Brad. It was not his time to go home to be with
Jesus just yet. It was around 9AM on Monday morning, and Brad was alone on a property cutting wood with
a chainsaw. No one was with him and no one was on the property. As he was cutting, the saw hit a knot in the
wood and flipped down into his abdomen and cut a large opening in his stomach. His intestines were hanging
out, but Brad did not pass out. He started calling people for help. The problem was that no one knew where
he was. He was working in the country; in a new neighborhood. The only guy that knew where he was, was on
vacation. Brad called his dad for prayer, but he couldn’t tell him how to come there. Brad kept calling people,
just so he would not pass out. Mike Cain, who Brad was working for, received his call and he was able to
direct someone to call the 911 and give directions. The ambulance reached him and got him to the hospital for
emergency surgery. Praise the Lord! Brad had no organ damage and only minor cuts to the intestine. He was
up walking that evening, and by the next morning the nurses couldn’t keep us with him. He was released
from the hospital on Tuesday evening. He is at home and recovering and getting stronger everyday. He even
went to church and Sunday School on April 15
th
. This touch from the Lord was a true miracle from God and
we THANK THE LORD WE STILL HAVE CHIVO WITH US! Thanks to everyone for all the prayers.
Brad is still going on the trip to Egypt in May.
Writing in March 2012 – by Dr. Ron Charles
I consider these meetings one of the highlights of my ministry.
For many years Colombia had been on the top of the U.S. State Department’s no travel list. Although that
distinction was lifted six years ago, Colombia still has the highest level of “no travel” advisory against it. Back
in the 1970’s and 1980’s Colombia had been written off by the west as un-savable, primarily because the
country was virtually “owned” by ruthless drug cartels, and bands of violent guerrilla fighters roamed freely.
Even the Christians in the west had classified Colombia as having little, if any, hope. But, God had other
ideas. Even during the darkest of times when the probability of violence was a daily occurrence, throughout
Colombia there remained a remnant of Colombia believers who refused to give up and refused to abandon
their country. And even though the light of hope had almost been extinguished by the flood of bloody conflict,
a flicker of true godliness still remained. Finally in the early 2000’s, strong government began to defeat the
violent cartels and win the battle for a free Colombia. It was in the midst of this newly won freedom that the
tiny flicker of godliness of the true believers began to rebound until before long the flicker had evolved into a
restrained fire which quickly intensified into a roaring Holy Spirit inferno, that is beginning to sweep across
Colombia; the excitement of which I have not seen since the great 1950’s tent revivals in America and the
charismatic renewal revivals of the 1960’s and 1970’s.
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