Summary

SummaryI fled my home near Mosul when ISIS marked Christians with the Arabic β€œΩ†β€ and gave us the choice to convert, pay fees, or die. My family and I escaped under cover of night, heading toward the first Kurdistan checkpoint. I still remember the terror of bombs falling and the horror of hearing about neighbors beheaded and enslaved. Yet, in the midst of unspeakable painβ€”kidnappings, forced labor in a brick kiln, and the knowledge that women and girls could be taken as spoilsβ€”I found an unshakable joy in Jesus. He gave me peace that transcended suffering, hope that no prison or threat could steal. Even when Shafia shared how she endured four months of rape and backbreaking work, she testified, β€œI found peace; Jesus is inside me.” Aram taught me that risking our safety for the gospel is nothing compared to the reward heaven holds. Despite losing homes and loved ones, we rejoice in the Lord, trusting His promises and looking forward to the day He makes all things new. πŸ™βœ¨

In northern Iraq, militant Muslims (ISIS) spray-painted the Arabic letter Ω†, or β€œN,” on the homes and businesses of Christians. The property owners were publicly identified as Christ-followers and given a choice to convert to Islam, leave or die. The courageous believers refused to deny their faith, and more than 100,000 fled with little more than the clothes on their backs. Today you can stand with them by making the following commitment: β€œI will not let them suffer in silence. I will not let them serve alone.”
Philippians 4:4 instructs believers to β€œRejoice in the Lord always, and I again I say rejoice.” As you meet the persecuted Christians in this video, you will gain an understanding of their choice to rejoice even through opposition and hardship caused by their bold and faithful witness.
This video is a part of a six session group study that can be obtained by visiting the resource section at https://secure.persecution.com/i-am-n/

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01:27 Joy Amid Suffering
02:11 Fleeing Village under Attack
04:25 Yazidi Woman’s Ordeal
06:02 Shafia’s Brick Labor
07:10 Confrontation with Security Police
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