Into His Light

While sounds of laughter, fighting, and rock music mingled and throbbed through the crowded room, Leon collapsed onto a couch, drunk. But even through the mayhem, he heard something distinct, almost like a whisper: Follow Jesus.

“I think Jesus is talking to me!” he told his friends.

Laughing, one grabbed him by the neck and said, “We’re more Satan’s than anything!”

From an early age, Leon feared never-ending suffering for sinners—but he accepted it as his fate. By age 13, he’d become a drug addict. And at that raucous party, he chose to have satanic symbols tattooed on his back, hoping to “seal the deal with Satan.”

But God wasn’t ready to give up on Leon. And eventually, through your partnership with Amazing Facts, the Holy Spirit carried Leon through one of the darkest experiences of his life.


After Leon sobered up, he considered that whisper he’d heard. “Jesus,” he prayed, “I’m not sure why You’d want me, but if You open the door, I’ll walk through it.”

Today, Leon still gets choked up thinking about God’s profound response. He shares, “That very next day, doors opened for me to move out of that area.” Leon jumped at the chance to begin a new life.

Yet, over the years, Leon gradually slipped away from God. Eventually, he began cutting himself and even considered suicide. He tried prescription medications, but he soon turned to alcohol, cocaine, and eventually meth in an effort to self-medicate. “I was worse off than the first. I hadn’t given Jesus my all,” Leon confesses, but “Jesus never gave up on me.”

After a serious overdose, Leon reached out in desperation. “Forgive me, God,” he cried. Suddenly, he understood that if he’d just allow it, Jesus could displace the darkness in his heart.

“Yes, please!” Leon pleaded. “Take me whole, Jesus!” The next morning, he left for rehab. 

Detox was excruciating. Tormented by hallucinations and withdrawal symptoms, Leon felt surrounded by dark, satanic influences.

But then he noticed the Roku TV remote. Using it, he downloaded the Amazing Facts app. Overjoyed, he watched truth-filled programs every chance he could throughout rehab. “When I needed Him most, God came as an app,” Leon says. “Thank you, Amazing Facts, for holding my hand through the darkest times.”

And thank you, friend. Together, we can continue sharing God’s light with those trapped in darkness!

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LESLIE
My name is Leslie, I am 63 years old. God has done so much in my life, even after I made a complete mess of my life! God is so amazing! You never know where he is going to lead you or what he has in store for you. I love how God saved me by giving me a 3 month old grandson to raise. I was in a deep dark place with a very abusive husband I thought I could not live without. I started praying and kept praying and reading my bible. I kept asking God to help me. I heard God speak to me, in a soft still voice he said, " Listen, I'm speaking to you, be quiet an hear me". It has been 11 years since I learned to be quiet and hear our father. My grandson just had his 11th birthday and him an I are doing just fine. We watch and listen to Amazing Facts! I am so very thankful for AF and everything it has taught us about the truth of the bible and end times that are coming!
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Sarah Porretta
I know Leon and his family and they really are wonderful people. I thank God for saving him and his family and for their friendship. Thank you Amazing Facts for being a light in the darkness and continuing to bring souls to Jesus!
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Fred
Stay strong Leon! I hope God keeps and blesses you as long as you continue your life in Him.
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Tonia
Leon's testimony brings to mind my desperate prayer to God for help finding a pastor. I had been at a church for 20 years with an amazing pastor. Subsequently, I moved several times but was never able to find such a great pastor. With my latest move, I became so disappointed after visiting many local churches at what I was being fed. I cried out to the Lord and asked him if I should move. Instantly, Pastor Doug Batchelor's online ministry came through on Radio 74. Since then, I tried a local church that meets on the seventh day and am quite pleased. So definitely, the Lord hears our cries and is happy to provide for our needs. I am now fed and happily moving onward in my walk with the Lord. I'm glad Leon's testimony reminded me of one of countless ways the Lord has been there for me. Thanks for sharing your testimony Leon and thanks Pastor Batchelor for your amazing ministry.
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Exodus 20.8-11
Wow Leon, what a powerful testimony! Praise God!
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Karol
I’m really touched by Leon’s story. I have been seeking God & have used some of your resources & very much appreciate them. One thing tho that I can not find a difinitive answer on is being saved. Some friends tell me if I don’t speak in tongues I do not have the holy spiritual. Is this true? I have read many things about the holy spirit & I know a lot of Christians but only a few tell me they speak in tongues. & as far as I know, no one at their church has ever translated anything from them. I really need to know the truth about this. I don’t want to pray for something that isn’t real or may be insulting or offensive to God. It’s very confusing. Can you please help me?
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Koz
I visited different churches over the course of 7 years. One was the charismatic movement in a Catholic Church (was Catholic at the time). I got baptized in the spirit and spoke in tongues. I tried the Mormon church, spoke to Jehovah's Witnesses for 4 hours, attended a Presbyterian Church for a year, attended Church of Christ for a year, Baptist Bible studies, attended First Christian Assembly and was baptized by immersion. Then I met a 7th Day Adventist. I got up to Bible Study Guide 14 (half way through) and joined the church. In my studies I found that the true gift of tongues was displayed by the apostles when they preached to a crowd in their own language but the crowd heard the message in their own language. (Acts, Chapter 2) Since I have learned the truth, I no longer practice "speaking in tongues."
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Peter
We all have special gifts. Each of us is unique in what that might be. It's certainly not a requirement to speak in tongues. The Spirit falls upon all who seek after a relationship with Christ. He meets you where you're at if you're willing to recieve Him. He has helped my unbelief in being victorious over my alcoholism and immorality in my life. He has a plan for me and I know He has a plan for you. The more we get to know Him through prayer and reading of His word, the more we will love Him and know of His love. The more we understand these things, the more we will want to share Him with others and stay in our walk. The resources here are priceless. Please use them and learn the truth. God bless and Happy Sabbath.
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Leah calica
Please include me in your prayer.i need finacial support.
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Toni Dockter
I just had a total hysterectomy and a bladder life I also April 23 2022 I was baptized in Texas at a Seven Day Adventist church. I dedicated my life to Christ and I want live for Him. Satan always brings up things I did in the pass that I asked Christ to forgive me of. I trust the Lord with all my heart please keep me in your prayers. I pray for my husband who was raised as SDA his whole life. I pray that he will want to study the word with me and our Sabbath lesson together. Please pray that he stop playing games on phone and studies the Bible with me that’s my request that means the most to me. His name is Les. Thank you for all your prayers .
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Samantha
Thank you Pastor Batchelor I have learned alot from listening to you or reading your magazines.God Bless You" Please keep me in your Prayers
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