Testimony of a Gunfighter
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2017
- Former Special Operations veteran John Lovell talks about the greatest defining moment of his life.
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TO WATCH:
*Dr. Ravi Zacharias 'What Worldview is Right?' - • Dr. Ravi Zacharias: Wh...
*Matt Chandler 'the Explicit Gospel' - • Video
*John Piper 'the Gospel in 6 minutes' - • Video
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TO READ (by John Piper):
The gospel is not just a sequence of steps (say, the "Four Laws" of Campus Crusade or the "Six Biblical Truths" of Quest for Joy ).Those are essential. But what makes the gospel "good news" is that it connects a person with the "unsearchable riches of Christ."
There is nothing in itself that makes "forgiveness of sins" good news. Whether being forgiven is good news depends on what it leads to. You could walk out of a courtroom innocent of a crime and get killed on the street. Forgiveness may or may not lead to joy. Even escaping hell is not in itself the good news we long for - not if we find heaven to be massively boring.
Nor is justification in itself good news. Where does it lead? That is the question. Whether justification will be good news, depends on the award we receive because of our imputed righteousness. What do we receive because we are counted righteous in Christ? The answer is fellowship with Jesus.
Forgiveness of sins and justification are good news because they remove obstacles to the only lasting, all-satisfying source of joy: Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is not merely the means of our rescue from damnation; he is the goal of our salvation. If he is not satisfying to be with, there is no salvation. He is not merely the rope that pulls us from the threatening waves; he is the solid beach under our feet, and the air in our lungs, and the beat of our heart, and the warm sun on our skin, and the song in our ears, and the arms of our beloved.
This is why the New Testament often defines the gospel as, simply, Christ. The gospel is the "gospel of Christ" (Romans 15:19; 1 Corinthians 9:12; 2 Corinthians 2:12; 9:13; 10:14; Galatians 1:7; Philippians 1:27; etc.). Or, more specifically, the gospel is "the gospel of the glory of Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:4). And even more wonderfully, perhaps, Paul says that the preaching of the gospel is the preaching of "the unsearchable riches of Christ" (Ephesians 3:8).
Therefore to believe the gospel is not only to accept the awesome truths that 1) God is holy, 2) we are hopeless sinners, 3) Christ died and rose again for sinners, and 4) this great salvation is enjoyed by faith in Christ-but believing the gospel is also to treasure Jesus Christ as your unsearchable riches. What makes the gospel Gospel is that it brings a person into the everlasting and ever-increasing joy of Jesus Christ.
The words Jesus will speak when we come to heaven are: "Enter into the joy of your Master" (Matthew 25:21). The prayer he prayed for us ended on this note: "Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory" (John 17:24). The glory he wants us to see is the "unsearchable riches of Christ." It is "the immeasurable riches of [God's] grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:7).
The superlatives "unsearchable" and "immeasurable" mean that there will be no end to our discovery and enjoyment. There will be no boredom. Every day will bring forth new and stunning things about Christ which will cause yesterday's wonder to be seen in new light, so that not only will there be new sights of glory everyday, but the accumulated glory will become more glorious with every new revelation.
The gospel is the good news that the everlasting and ever-increasing joy of the never-boring, ever-satisfying Christ is ours freely and eternally by faith in the sin-forgiving death and hope-giving resurrection of Jesus Christ.
May God give you "strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge" (Ephesians 3:18-19).
Savoring and waiting,
Pastor John Piper - • Video
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You didn't find jesus. Jesus performed a no-knock raid on your soul.
CircaSriYak haha that's awesome!
+CircaSriYak indeed
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That's deep.
and people think this doctrine explained by Calvin is wrong. I can say the same thing, I loved my sin even though it was crushing my heart and I was intent on making it work at making me fulfilled, but only surrending my life to Christ could fulfill me, and He brought ME to that point, I didn't choose Him.
To open your heart on the internet is a brave thing. Much respect.
You are beautiful inside & out. So is your wife.
I have never shot a gun. Still no gun but watching so many videos I am learning not to be afraid of them. How to hold them. They don't blow up if you look at a gun wrong. Your wife gives me courage too. Thank you both for all you do & God bless you & your boys & that adorable dog?🇺🇸🙏
Probably one of the most accurate and honest depictions of conversion I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing this.
"Train hard, train smart.. but give your life to Jesus, He's awesome."
That was an epic ending. God bless you brother.
Done...50yrs ago
I agree Phillip. That was an awesome ending
You’re seriously one of the coolest people on planet earth. God bless you, sir.
As an atheist I’d like to condemn all the dislikes on this video. Anything that’s used to better someone is never something you should want to take away from them.
Great story John.
Thank you both for your comments. One of my best friends was an atheist and he use to say most atheists should keep their mouth shut when it comes to religion. He was a good man and we had many discussions about life and religion and what we both believed. Lost him about 2 years ago to a self inflicted gunshot wound. I still weep in my soul when I think about him.
People!! Dont you hear yourselves!! Your an atheist!! Foolish men! Repent and turn from your sins!
As an atheist as well, this is still a touching story, cuz weve all been there going to church with your religious boys in basic, and the power they draw out of it is just awesome to behold.
@@xxxxtyxxxx As an atheist, you are a blind fool..plain and simple, the wicked say in their heart there is no God. Repent and silence yourself from such ignorant foolishness
There are no atheists in a foxhole.
I've always turned to Christ when life was difficult. Currently, my life is great. I needed this reminder today. I needed to remember to focus on him, all the time.
As do we all.
We need more Believers who are War Poets sharing their testimonies. Thank you.
Don’t stop making this kind of content. It’s needed.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10)
Thank you.
Excellent verse.
Excellent, thank you for sharing. One of my most profound moments for me was in Iraq. I was the Team leader(SSG at the time) of a 6 man Scout team. We were on a patrol on route Red Wings(south of Baghdad) we were crossing over a canal road and a car was coming right at me. I followed the ROE at the time and ended up sparring the life of the driver. I was well within my right to kill him and I chose not too. I disabled the Vehicle instead. After the vehicle came to a stop and we secured the driver he turned out to be an old man just trying to get home after a family gathering. He was pretty drunk, ended up pissing and shitting himself. I realized later that day I was still human. It felt good.
+WickedSensation well done poet
John Lovell doesn’t absolve me from previous dirty deeds but it’s something good in all that mess. Thank you once again.
Well said bud
I've heard a number of warriors with a soul recount similar events where something just prompted them in a moment on the X to NOT take that we were justified by the circumstances to take and it turned out to have been the right thing to do in THAT situation. However you describe it, this is a spiritual event - not rational, logical, or what have you. The laws of nature said TAKE A LIFE, but we listened to something quieter and deeper in THAT moment. Many of us have taken many other lives in very similar situations. How do we explain it? It's sub-conscious. It's the opposite end of the same spectrum when we just "get that feeling we can't explain" that there is danger or not to trust someone in spite of logic telling us, "Hey, it's OK. Be cool." Sadly, this doesn't make sense to a lot of people who witness or hear stories of such events. Some people pay attention to their soul and are connected to something intangible but profound that none of us can completely and totally explain to our own rational minds. Most reject it as "feelings" or just "glitches" in the brain that rational people train themselves to ignore. But the old saying goes: if it worked, it wasn't stupid. All of our decisions are based on imperfect perceptions and incomplete information. They are...at best...an educated guess based on probabilities and preferences. When it is time to roll those dice, I have learned to listen to what I'll call my instincts...even if I can't explain them.
"I was well within my right to kill him and I chose not too".. I wish you could sometimes for a moment listen to yourselves. Suppose Iraq was the dominant world empire and you were that drunk older guy pissing and shitting himself in New York because an Iraqi shot the vehicle you were driving out, later the realize the Iraqi felt chuffed with himself, that he was still human, that he still had some moral decency, etc. Do you ever stop and think?
Earned my sub. “for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ”
How can there be 198 dislike to this video? This man just poured his heart out on the internet.. God Bless you John for sharing your story with the world.
Denny, we are in end times. Some people don't want to hear the Truth.
I may be an atheist, but i would eat, drink, laugh, cry, sweat and bleed with ya because you're a good man JL.
+Yurr Next thank you for that my friend
How does one believe in nothing isn't that impossible
“I can see how a man can look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” Abraham Lincoln
"...The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship." Psalm 19:1
TheFew TheProud Semper Fi
TheFew TheProud, I too am overwhelmed at HIS reality when I ponder creation which almost screams, "The Creator made me!"
When I was 9 the kid up the street broke my nose took my bike. My dad was asleep from night shift. My mom locked the screen door as I came crying up the driveway and she asked what happened, I told her. She said you have to go back up there and fight that boy and get your bike back. don't come back til you do. I can't say I've never been afraid since but that's the last time I was afraid to fight. mom was a boss. god rest her soul.
Mad Dog poor dad, asleep while you became a man!
That’s the kind of wife I have, me as well , I’ve always told my kids we don’t start fights, we Finnish them,
My youngest boy plays or played lacrosse for years and had got his thumb broke and my wife always said nothing sticking out , suck it up Nancy and play and he did for weeks, Finely my wife took him to get it looked at and it was broken, she kinda felt bad.
I’m proud to say he has passed up many scholarships for college and decided to join the marines, wants to serve our great country, we are thankful for all of you that have.
Mad Dog bitchassedness is a real problem in our society. As a parent we have to be hard at times on our kids. The world will be much harder and brutal than we can imagine, in far more complex strange ways than you or I had to deal with.
My brothers bike was stolen by older kids when I was 11, dad turned to me once he listed to what my brother said and simply went ‘go get it’ - I was stone cold terrified, but managed to tackle the bike off those kids, take the punches and run off with the bike - later as an adult walking my wife home I was attacked with a pint glass (called glassing it is a popular way to kill here in Australia) and without hesitation ended the threat - thanks dad
Yes sir...your mom is a boss. God bless her
I’m a Muslim, despite our different faiths you have inspired me to be the better man. Thank you for your service not only for our country but for your videos that help the lost and spite the broken.
You are an amazing man for choosing your religion, while not being a fanatic about it. Well done sir and I applaud your open mind.
Have you read the words of Jesus? The Bible is profound and reliable.
"Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle." Psalm 144:1
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword."
-Matthew 26:52
Idk, seems like a mixed message to me
@@Hadeeez not hard to understand brother. Two messages at two different times for different people/groups.
Ecclesiastes 3:3 “A time to kill and a time to heal …. “There’s a time for when it’s necessary to get dirty . Don’t be a pussy
Amen, Brother! I'm certainly not a perfect Christian, but I was broken on my third deployment and I had to rely on God. Now, I am stronger than ever with Him in my life!
None of us are perfect Christians brother. If we think we are, we are fooling ourselves.
Same here
Stopped what I was doing to watch your video John! You've been a massive inspiration for me.
Me too! God bless John.
Isaiah harris, I'm an older guy trying to get ready for whatever lies ahead. You mentioned John being an inspiration. Indeed he is, but also are all you guys who have experienced what John is talking about... Tears, good ones, have been in my eyes reading your comments. Though I don't have a military background, I feel I'm among brothers in loving America and having been pursued & touched by the Lord Jesus...
CZdancer Amen
CZdancer warrior poets for life!
"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day."John 6:44
One Warrior giving his heart and soul to another Warrior, the Ultimate Warrior, the One who by Grace paid the ultimate price for our Souls. Thanks my Brother for this quiet testimony of the struggle and surrender to our Creator!
I've been having a hard time lately and your testimony John has lifted my spirit tonight. I needed to hear that. Thank you and God Bless You and Your Family!!!!
Hi George, I know its been a couple years, but I just stumbled across your comment and wanted to say I hope things got better for you and I hope you are doing well! This was a great video, John is awesome. My spirits have been lifted too.
This video right here... the fact that you clearly said "Give your life to Jesus" has made Christ so happy. Thank you for the motivation. Im prior military both Army and Marines and i also understand that I have a calling to be a pastor. I haven't been running from the calling but I have understand that somehow it is time to answer to that calling that God spoke to me about several times 10 years ago. Stay safe out there brother.
Versus Guy, Grace & Peace on you Bro. God called Abraham out, and He called Moses out, and then he set them until He was ready for them. Sometimes we have to wonder and wander in the desert before we get to the place He made for us. All things in His time guy.
Jesus turns to Gabriel and said, "This dude thinks he bad....watch this 😉."
Gabriel on the sidelines: "I love it when He does that!"
God bless you, brother.
That took me by surprise but in a good way, I’ve got a much deeper respect for you, just cause we follow Jesus doesn’t mean we’re cowards and run from a fight, you are proof of that, keep on brother God Bless You!
I can tell you're a good man John. Thanks for continuing your service with info and training others. The gun community needs more guys like you.
Been I the military since 2014 and honestly I've read the Bible just because I saw it as another book. Later one I met this woman who was Catholic and we talked about it for several hours. Few weeks later I ran into her a few miles off base at a movie theater. "She's who will guide and teach you and bring you to the path of righteousness." And yeah I did a double take and looked around for a person but it was as if there was a voice that was right next to my ear. I used to not believe in God and Jesus for a while, but that night I was surprised. Fast forward 3 years later and now she's my wife. Funny though, we lived not that far apart from each other and went to the same school for a month or two as kids and years later here we are with a 2 year old lol. Well looks like God and Jesus had a plan for us and it ain't over. Take care guys! God, Family, Liberty, Guns!!!!
The world needs more good men period. Let's be such men.
Excellent video john. This brought me back to 1 moment. And I want to share it. In 2007 I was standing my post over watching the base fire pit. "Bored out of mind" this fire pit was about 600 yards up from me up against the fence. I saw about 15 figures breaching the fence. So I started my EOF. Ended up firing 13 rounds. Missed every shot. And I mean not even close. I'm a 3rd award rifle expert. About that time. These figures fled and our QRF cought them all. A little while later I got pulled from post to do up a report. When I got to HQ I saw 13 children playing basketball. They ranged from 11-16. These where the same figures I had engaged. After this incident I tried to zero my rifle again. And found that the barrel was bent. Now this rifle was new and was zeroed just 2 weeks before. To this day I completely belive that GOD intervened. And I am very thankful he did. Since that day my belief in him has soared. Thank you for the time. I know how busy things can get.
Semper fi john.
It really wasn’t hard to figure that John was a Christian even before seeing this video. He lives his life out loud! No cursing, honors his wife...just the little things. It all adds up! Keep shining your light, John! Matthew 5:16
"Give your life to Jesus he's awesome."
My new favorite quote
"I didn't find Jesus...Jesus straight up assaulted me!" Hilarious! Amazing testimony. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing! I'm a believer because of the legacy my grandfather left. God used him to change our family line. He was in the South Pacific on day 30 of straight combat. He finally couldn't stand it anymore and began running down the hill he was on begging for the Japanese tracers to hit him. He heard an audible voice say "what about your soul?". He came to himself and ran back for his fox hole.
After returning home to his wife and a daughter he had yet to meet, he eventually became a minister and preached for 50 years.
Thought you'd enjoy another story of a brother in arms.
+David Wilson wow. Wow.
Thank you for your service John, both for our country and for His Kingdom. God bless you brother.
That was just awesome John. What a beautiful thing it is to know Jesus. Thank you so much for being unashamed of the Gospel. We need more men out there like you.
30th AG---Sand Hill's playground!
+Mrgunsngear Channel do you still go there for your haircuts?? 😉
John Lovell lol
Mrgunsngear Channel Kelley Hill for me!
"They put me in a barber's chair, spun me around I had no....wait, this one's already done...."
Lol was there in the summer of ‘08 right before OCS. I tell people it was the greatest summer camp! 😂
Good testimony. God had to be pretty rough with me before I could get over my pride and worship Him. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
PTL! Some of us are more hardheaded, but our loving Creator works with all His kids to mold and shape us into His image. "For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him." Philippians 2:13
TheFew TheProud, thanks for the Philippians reminder... I need to trust that more...
I was at Fort Bragg in NC, thanks for sharing a small part of your testimony with us. It means a lot, especially from someone so many people look up to.
When I gave my head and heart to Jesus. I went from a punk to a father. From selfish ways to a loving heart. So much of my life has changed. I could go on and on.i to had the voice call to me.
Maybe one day I can tell you about it. If not we both know God and that's all that matters. May God bless you and your family.
Right on, John! I appreciate you giving your testimony and being so cool and free about it. Keep up the good work!
Finally! a rad fellow military dude with enough balls to talk about the good lord. Thanks for sharing... it hit home for me.... I had something really similar happen... I was nominated the religious Lay Leader in Bootcamp which is just like your standing up and leading a prayer group ... it was a humbling experience... i was shocked at how many fellow marines came to pray one on one aside.. I'm not someone that knows the Bible where I could quote at the age of 19 but a little proficient.. but we would get together talk about our letters .. sharing pictures and stories... then we would pray for our loved ones while we were all there.. getting our asses kicked... and then finish with a prayer for the Corp! lol can't leave them out. Brought us closer everyday day and therefore enhanced our performance and team work... poet and warrior...thanks for all the great videos... might take that shooting class in California later this year if there are spots!!! ... and if I can get the time off the day job.
Alex
John, thank you so much for being a transparent witness for Christ. I found your channel about a year ago and have been so thankful for the joy and enjoyment that it brings me.
Love it John! Jesus is the answer to every problem we face today and His presence is the most amazing thing in creation. Stay strong brother
Thanks for sharing John. May God bless you
You are like what men used to be a hundred years ago, with strong faith and love of country. We've gotten so far away from that it's scary. I have been saved many times over but never felt really changed. I guess I was somewhat changed one time for almost a year and then life kick me in the teeth and I fell back into being me again. Not sure if God would have me anymore. Thanks for your wonderful words and actions. You are an awesome teacher not just of firearms but of life in general. God bless you sir.
God never turns His back on you. If you're saved you're saved. Rest in that knowledge and live from it. If you think that your good works earns you salvation and that your bad works disqualify you, you'll always be up and down. Rest in the fact that God loves you apart from performance, and the performance will come.
God doesn’t want much to do with me either but that’s cuz of my failure in life post military
@@TheInfantry98 God doesn't just walk away from people. God loves you and wants a relationship with you.
This is an awesome story! Makes me really want to become a part of the Warrior Poet Society and double down on living a life for the Glory of God!
Honestly this video makes me want to step up my game spiritually...not just physical training and at the range. Made me think that being a warrior poet is much more than just a sheepdog.
This is my favorite video you've ever done. God bless you John, as a brother in arms and a brother in Christ.
Thank you Sir...
My father in law was a Vietnam vet and my Christian mentor and great man. He past away a year ago leaving me unsure of the spiritual warfare that will soon be coming. You see I have faith and love Jesus , but I live on the fringe. Been down the dark alleys. Its my choices that bring me to the light. I have people, loved ones counting on me.
Thank you for keeping me on the warrior poet path. God has put on my heart that it is time for me to become a teacher. God bless you and your family.
Amen. Jesus was the best decision of my life. Thanks for sharing.
I've watched many of your videos trying to figure out just what it was about you that was so interesting. Your combat experience, weapons training and speaking ability is all very interesting but I now know exactly what it was that stood out. Your FAITH. The JOY you have because of the knowledge of your salvation. May God Bless you for having the courage to publicly proclaim that Jesus is YOUR Lord!! Keep up the great work. There are MANY of us who share that faith with you.
Thanks for your testimony, brother! Wonderful to hear this from your lips. Thanks for all the knowledge you share with us - *this* makes it seem even sweeter.
Aaaand I'm not religious. I still respect you a lot. Good for you.
Appreciate the honesty here, spoke to me
Great video John! It makes me so happy to see someone I admire and look up to talk about his faith a bit. I would really like to see more videos like this. Keep it up
I’m so glad that you shared your testimony. Easily one of my favorite channels for realistic training and I suspected you were a brother in Christ. Note it’s confirmed. God bless and glorify Christ in everything you do. Thanks for encouraging others to follow his as well.
Thank you! I've missed these types of videos. Yes I enjoy your tactical videos and your tips for shooting are great. But these and your warrior poet videos are why I started following your channel. But thank you and thank God that you made and released this video when you did. I am struggling with my identity and what God is calling me to do in my. Thank you John! I needed this right here and right now in my life.
+Joshua Welsh this stuff will be sprinkled in occasionally
Same, God bless you man, i will pray for you
Thank you for sharing this, John. Our current climate in the USA makes your testimony even more precious, it’s not cool to be a Christian in many circles. The best part of being a Christian, it really shouldn’t matter what others think of you and your beliefs, God believes in you and will be with you as you testify. I appreciate you and admire your strength and devotion to your faith. I hope there are many more people like you in this country as we move on. Be safe, stay true to yourself and God bless you and your loved ones.
That was a great testimony, John! God works in mysterious ways and always on His perfect timing!
John, this was amazing to hear my friend. I've always been a believer but, I needed this, perfect timing (3yrs later). You're one heck of a dude, I'd stand shoulder to shoulder with you any day. -Jason
I don’t know how many times I’ve watch this video now, but it’s still my favorite video that you have produced. God bless
John, I have been watching your videos for close to a year now and thought they where pretty great. I then ran into this video you made. I have an overwhelming respect for you now. Words cannot express how happy it makes me to see you publicly proclaim our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope that one day you have a class close to WI. I will definitely be a student in that class.
Outstanding! I have never been to war but have been in Leadership most of my adult life. I had a young man who worked for me that was a fine Christian young man and super talented future leader that I was working with developing for bigger things. I had to go out for back surgery and turned the reins over to a new Supervisor while I was out. I returned three months later and this this young man came into my office my first day back and said "Boss, I have to tell you something" I replied what ya got bud? He said welcome back, we have missed you terribly. I just want you to know that I can no longer work here. I have been treated awful since you have been out and nobody has seen or noticed and even once tried to step in. It has been horrible since you have been out. The only reason I have waited until now to tell anyone is because I felt I owed it to you to tell you why. To make a long story short he had been talked down to, given extra work far beyond what one person should be expected to do. Denied breaks, lunches, and not give any sort of acknowledgement for his stepping up to the tasks. This kid never asked for anything, all he wanted was a little respect and acknowledgment for his efforts. I begged the kid not to leave and to give me a chance to fix it. He tried, for three weeks he tried but there had been too much dirty water under the bridge. After a lot of coaxing he finally disclosed who was giving him the trouble and made me swear not to repeat it. I told him that I could not do that. I respect that you do not want to be labeled a snitch but I was obligated to fix it and let the upper management know of the issue. I was able to fix the problem after months of coaching and hard work but it was too late for Arron. I made him a vow on his last day I hugged his neck and thanked him for coming to me with this and told him that as long as I was on watch it was my mission that no person that worked for me would ever feel this way again. I told him I was truly sorry that we failed him. He was and still is one of the finest young men I had ever known.
I can relate
This is my favorite video so far by far. Thank you.....and blessings to you and yours and all those who watched it as well
I like that you are a gun guy but that you are also a good man. Respect.
One of my defining moments of strength was being willing to admit my vulnerability at a moment I was broken and making the right choice of people around me to help lift me up and reach my goals. "Fear is the mind killer" and when you're the strongest thing in your life, sometimes the greatest strength is letting the ego go and admitting you need help and making the right choices.
+Crookedfoot Winder digging this comment
Video is 2 years old but my first time seeing it. God bless you John, great testimony. Brought tears to my eyes.
I watch this everytime I see it pop into the feed. Best testimony. Ever.
Thank you for this John. I thought I had the only “how did this happen?” Conversion testimony.
That's just awesome Brother. Thanks for sharing your story.
Praise God! I'm positive He used you in mighty ways to minister to many others throughout the war and provide even some of our soldiers that tragically didn't make it home a chance to know Jesus. May God continue to richly bless you for that John!
John, I can’t begin to express my sincere appreciation for what you’re doing. Not many people (including myself) have the background or ability to share what you do. God is definitely working through you!! Keep up the excellent work and determination to become a better man and teacher of men. 👍👍
I've been absorbing your content for a few weeks now, and have developed quite a high level of respect for you. This video has prompted me to tell you.
Continue to praise His Name, and serve Him with all you have!
Beautiful, bro. Same thing. I was in the candle aisle in a CVS when God would not leave me be. So blessed he did.
What a blessing. Great testimony of Father's Grace and Mercy. God bless you and yours John. Much blessings from South Africa.
Thanks for sharing your testimony. Love your honesty!
"You've done your own thing long enough, and now you're gonna work for me, John Constantine."
I remember one of my most defining moments. It was 2007, a cold dark night in a Middle Eastern desert. I was reading a bible an Army chaplain gave me. It was the coolest bible I’ve ever seen. I still have it. The front cover said Liberty and it had SF (ODA) pictures and inscriptions on it,. The back of the cover had a picture of the SF pin (dagger and crossed arrows saying - De Opresso Liber (To Free The Oppressed) As I read my new bible I could not stop thinking to myself of how Jesus is the ultimate door kicker and pipe hitter for my soul. I was at war with my soul for some time. He was saving me (To Free The Oppressed) and giving me spiritual insight into a different type of battle taking place, the battle for my very soul (Eph 6:12). This was definitely one of my most defining moments. Thanks John.
Just came across your channel. As a fellow believer in Jesus, thank you for your testimony! What a platform God has given you to spread the Gospel.
A true American hero. God bless you
Thank you, John! We are always a better, more fulfilled version of ourselves when we are living for the God who made us!
Thank you John, and thank you to all of your support team. Its a great service to Men you provide.
I know it's been a while since you posted this video, but this is an amazing testimony. What is even more amazing is your courage to tell it to the world on this stage. Keep up the good work!
watching Instructor Zero clicked off as soon as I got my notification for this Video 😎
Walter Aly I was watching Larry Vickers lol
Ghost GK was LAV BASHING the CZ p10c ? Lol
I love Zero too but I needed my inspiration bro 😊
Good Choice Walter.
Do you learn anything beneficial from watching Instructor Zero? I've tried watching his videos but I'm not a big fan, there is just something about him that rubs me the wrong way.
Amen! Great testimony, thank you for sharing! It just so happens my Pastor's name is Kevin as well, and he is a former Green Beret. Long live and God bless the Warrior Poets!
Been watching for a couple years. Missed this one however it's the best! Thanks for the real
Dude. You are my most favorite trainer. Your fear for God and love for family is why I follow you and love you the most man. God Bless!
I have been so excited for this video man. I shared it on my facebook. Your awesome no doubt but my God is amazing. Love it man. Keep it up.
John Lovell Holy mother of ammo I worked at 30 AG at that time! I probably walked past you. What a small world. I was a youngin then, 22 years old, a youngin none the less. I am stunned to know that we where at the same place at the same time. I left 30th AG July 2001. I was only there from April to July. Lots of Joes came through during that time. I guess it isn't that unusual. If I remember correctly E Co 1-50th started a new cycle early to mid May, the previous cycle graduated April 20th. What BN did you end up at? I hope it wasn't 2-58. The stories coming out of 2-58 that year was scary. Thanks for sharing your testimony. I imagine that would be one of the only life changing moments most women would not be upset about being bigger than them in your life. My come to Jesus didn't come until 2011. I imagine life would have been better if it had come earlier. Thanks and God Bless.
+Chris Holman pretty sure that was me!
Best vid ever. 30 years combat arms here and you had me in tears. Thank you John. God bless .- A Harmony Church alumni.
I needed to hear that story. Thank you!!
Thank you brother. Please keep me in your prayers, as I will you. Literally today Warrior Poet mindset hit me in thought today when stresses Hit
Great one young man. God bless!
Thank you John. I needed to hear this today.
I was dubbed "Recruit Smiley" in Marine Corps Bootcamp. My best memory was one day when two DI`s ganged up on this one recruit for some reason. Just when I thought he was about to break down. They were on each side of him screaming "Why did you join my Marine Corps?" I chimed in with "To spite his mother" After a short burst of laughter, I had the 2 DI`s on either side of me. Needless to say one well placed diaphragm "Tap" whipped the smile off my face. But it was worth it, cause through the blinds of the DI hut, I saw both of them laughing. Thanks for the video Sir, It brought a simile to my face.
November 11 1977, changed my life, once I tasted and felt the presence of Jesus all I wanted was more. Thanks for your video
Kodeeni that's my birthday and bless you
Mark Sumner
I guess we both were born on that day. Bless you and John
Great story John, you're a great leader sir
Thank you for sharing this. Two year after you shared this video and it is still impacting new viewers. Thank you.
I have watched this video several times since it was first posted and it still impacts my heart every time I see and hear it. My path to whole hearted belief in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit was slower and more circuitous, but, just as life changing. Thank you for your testimony.
Thanks for sharing and Hallelujah! I love Jesus and you too man. Praise Yeshua Hamashiach
WOW! MAN!!! One of thee best videos I've EVER watched!!! Thank you so much for sharing my brother in Christ. I'm 63. The Holy Spirit got hold of my heart in September of 1971. I've never been the same.
God bless,
Strength & Honor.
Awesome!! I started watching and asking myself “what about salvation”? Then boom! You were spot on! Thanks for your testimony!
Amen brother, thanks for the testimony and thanks for your service.