Bringing Jesus to Everyone Bringing Jesus to Everyone…Including “#394” by Richard Roberts

The line of people waiting to see the doctors ran all the way down the street. The sun beat down on them, making them sweat in the 90-degree heat, but they didn’t care. They wanted help. One weary woman gripped the ticket numbered 394 that would allow her into the medical clinic when it was her turn. When she saw Dr. Jose Coto emerge from the medical tent, she flagged him down to ask, “How many people will you see today?”

Dr. Coto smiled, and with compassion answered her with “todo”—the Spanish word for all.Just as Jesus never turned anyone away who came to Him for a miracle, this medical clinic wouldn’t turn anyone away, either. The woman sighed in relief. And a little bit of Jesus came alive to her in that moment. This past April, Richard Roberts, his daughter Jordan, associate evangelist Adrian Compton, and a team of doctors, nurses, and others visited Nicaragua to share the message that God still saves, heals, and delivers people today, just as He did in Bible days. Their mis­sion: to bring the living Jesus to people of all ages, social positions, and economic conditions.

One of 40 nations that God has called Richard Rob­erts to reach, Nicaragua is the largest Central Ameri­can country, roughly the size of New York. With coastal beaches, tropical lowlands, mountainous high­lands, and volcanic regions, Nicaragua is a country of great beauty. But it is also a country of great need. Over 46 percent of Nicaragua’s nearly 5.9 million people are underemployed. They have jobs, but often cannot work enough hours or earn enough pay to sup­port themselves. Approximately 32 percent cannot read or write. The country is subject to earthquakes, one of which destroyed the center of Managua, the capital city, in 1972. Many Nicaraguans also face serious in­fectious diseases, such as typhoid fever, HIV, dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, and parasitic infections.

The needs of Nicaragua are great, but the Bible says God is a great God, and He’s more than able to meet any need! And that’s exactly what the Oral Roberts Ministries shared with the people of Nicaragua—God’s transform­ing, healing power…for their spirits, souls, and bodies.

The Greatest Miracle of All…Salvation!

After Boaco, Richard traveled back to Managua for a two-day healing rally. Both nights, thousands of people gathered in the Plaza de la Revolución to enjoy worship from local Christian musicians, recording art­ist Ruth Mixter, and the ORM worship team, led by Jordan Roberts and Adrian Compton.

The Plaza the site of the Sandinista revolution of thirty years ago now became the site of miracles…and of a new kind of revolution, one that’s born of God in people’s hearts. As Richard aptly described it, “I have changed the name of this plaza to the Plaza of Faith!”

Richard explained to the crowd that faith is simply believing God. “Great faith is something that comes from the inside,” he told them. “You already have faith, because the Bible says God gave it to you. The question is: What will you do with your faith? Will you believe God for your miracle tonight?”

Many people testified of exactly that saying they had believed God and received miracles. One man, who makes his living as a vendor during Plaza events, came up to the platform carrying his supply of cotton candy. He had come to the rally to work that night, but God had more in store for him. Jumping for joy, he said that while he was selling food, he was healed of a tumor on his back. The testimonies continued to pour out! A baby girl’s foot straightened out…A blind woman had her sight restored…A young deaf boy could suddenly hear…A woman felt depression lift off her when Richard prayed…And there were many others who experi­enced God’s healing power.

But as Richard himself pointed out to the crowd, “The greatest miracle of all is salvation!” When he in­vited people to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, many streamed down front to pray. By the end of the heal­ing rallies in Boaco and Managua, thousands of people had committed to live for Christ, and since that time, reports have come in that many churches have been filled with hundreds of new members.

It was a glorious sight to see so many hands raised in response to God’s love—the high point of a wonder­ful time spent ministering to the people of Nicaragua. “Tonight this is a plaza of faith—a place of victory!” Richard declared.

By the end of the week, God’s power was made evident as thousands of people were saved, healed, delivered, and encouraged. One million meals were distributed to hun­gry Nicaraguans through ORM’s outreach, made possible by the support of our Partners. The people of Nicaragua met the living Jesus the One who is good, faithful, and true—and as a result, they will never be the same!