Albert Luepnitz was not like a normal believer. He was a fearless adventurer for Jesus Christ and the Gospel.
Colonel Pedro Javier Rojas, representing the Colombian military and the government, came to meet with me at Russell’s residence in late January 2017. He and his wife were very gracious, and to my utmost surprise, quickly spoke that he was selected to present a unique award to me. His coming was particularly heartwarming as he had been one that I had previously prayed for over the phone at Russell’s request. He was wonderfully healed. Now, before proceeding with his mission, Javier asked if I would also pray for his lovely wife, who was in pain. Gladly, I took her before the Lord, and she was healed of the back pain after one leg that was 2 inches short grew out right before her eyes.
Then the colonel explained his actual reason for coming and apologized for being late. It seems that he was preparing to leave for Asia as the military adjunct to the Colombian Embassy. He related, to my surprise, that the military had a dossier on me, and I had become known as “The Paul of Colombia.” This was particularly fitting because of the award he was sent to present. Then he read to me a passage of Scripture concerning the apostle Paul, who was being referred to in the newly adapted military manual that was just released. It includes and explains their new directives and mission. This has a lot to do with peace and human rights as the stated mission of the military. He had autographed a copy of the manual and, in giving it to me, explained that I was lovingly considered a special agent, a “Paul” who has ministered mightily to our troops over the last thirty-three years. It seems that my message of forgiveness and the ability to affect divine encounters have made a significant impact on Colombia.
Javier said this also resulted in me being able to engage in the peace treaty efforts to help bring about a victory for all of Colombia. Then the colonel, with tears in his eyes, proceeded to remove from his pocket a beautiful gold medallion, which, prior to me, had only been given to Russell Stendal.
It seems that the Colombian army recently changed its entire doctrine or code of conduct that governs every person and every unit in order to adapt to the new period of post-conflict. The new doctrine is named “Damascus,” inspired by the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. I was being awarded this special Damascus Gold Medallion for our successful work, which led to the conversion of many. We continue to receive many testimonies from soldiers and police whose lives have been transformed, all glory to God.