From Fighter to Follower: A Drug-Addicted Soldier’s Miraculous Journey to Jesus
For years, Abdullah, a former Hamas fighter in Erbil, Iraq, was held captive by an unshakable drug addiction. He required daily drug use just to escape the collapse of his own spirit. Despite countless attempts to quit, his own effort and willpower consistently failed him.
Then, God spoke one name into his darkness: Jesus. Abdullah received a singular, miraculous instruction: to pray for freedom in Christ’s name.
Abdullah obeyed. He instantly awoke to a profound peace, entirely free from all drug desire. That moment of surrender instantly shattered years of bondage. This powerful, supernatural event propelled him to search online for the source of this voice and this freedom.
The Patience of an Online Missionary
Because of the faithfulness of Global Media Outreach partners like you, God ensured this ministry’s resources were present exactly where Abdullah, a seeker in a restricted area, was searching. Our digital tools instantly connected him with a dedicated Online Missionary (OM).
This OM provided personalized discipleship, patiently answering Abdullah’s questions and guiding him through the process of accepting Christ. This relationship culminated in his recent baptism. This demonstrates the power of digital mentorship: leading people to know Christ as Savior and providing the discipleship required for them to grow in a personal relationship with Him.
Persecution and the Multiplication of Faith
Abdullah’s conversion immediately triggered severe persecution within his tight-knit Muslim community. He was rejected and expelled from his family home. His own brother even suggested God would be pleased if he murdered Abdullah, illustrating the devastating hostility faced for choosing Christianity.
This is why follow-up is essential. Our OM network immediately connected Abdullah to a safe family of believers in Erbil. This foundational discipleship has already yielded multiplication: God has used Abdullah’s journey to draw his own son to faith and he continues to pray regularly for his entire family’s conversion.
Your Partnership Fuels the Next Miracle
Abdullah’s life is an inspiring example of God transforming the hardest hearts in spiritually hostile territory, where, for Muslims, choosing Christ often means facing total rejection from one’s family and community—or worse. Through your generosity, one life on the brink of collapse was not only saved, but became a source of spiritual light and encouragement for his son and his community.
Will you partner with us to ensure the next seeker, who may be trapped by addiction, fear, or ideology, finds the patient, persistent guidance of an OM and new life in Christ?
Currently, we have a small group of generous donors who are issuing an amazing challenge: They’re asking for more dedicated partners to match their $225,000 donation for our brothers and sisters in the MENA region by the end of 2025.
Your gift today could fund the next miraculous journey to Christ.
