He collects bottles off the street but is still the most joyful man in NYC (JOHN'S STORY)

I met John on the streets of NYC and was surprised to see a man with such a faith just picking up bottles. His story reminded me that nobody is perfect, and yet we are all deserving of grace.
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[@cablecar830]

“He chose me and sat me in heavenly places. I’m seated there right now, whether I deserve it or not.” This man is such an encouragement.

[@steve24550]

I'm not a religious person, but this guy is a hero. In these troubled times we need more of this kind of positivity.

[@chiragrulze]

Jesus Christ loves you. He paid the penalty for your sins and crimes so you don't go to hell and can enter heaven. I was an atheist but Jesus revealed himself to me supernaturally. I've stood in his presence. He also healed me, healed my sister and many of my friends supernaturally instantly with a prayer. Seek him, he's knocking at your heart.

[@user-ps3gr3ed1z]

A lot of wisdom that comes from loss, faith, and life here. Thank you John for sharing.

[@davidboes218]

Wrinkles you get from making facial expressions become permanent over time. This man clearly has his smile etched on his face!

[@no_one2197]

" I got no more tears", I'm only 26 but I've been through so much abuse in my life this is how I feel. My friends call me silly and immature cause I'm always making a joke out of eveything but that's how I learn to cope with things, by turning everything into a joke, else I'd be dead by now.

[@icantcook9998]

If you're not a little crazy you'll go mad

[@flavia5410]

I’m sorry about the abuse you went through. Reading your post will definitely have me see people who joke about everything in a different light. I’ll now consider that they might be using a joke as a coping mechanism for something else. I wish you the best. 🙏🏿

[@nataliayadirarodriguezdela2696]

I'm sorry you have to go through that and I bless God that you choose not to give up and be a bitter person and I hope you heal from everything, you are already a miracle, God bless you ❤

[@laoluadekanmbi7638]

Wow. I hope he still gets to talk to his family, what a man

[@anjanasatheesh335]

Please do a detailed interview with him if possible.He is so inspiring.

[@mousqy]

yup so much positivity

[@stevemorse108]

What an inspiring person. There he is is living so modestly yet look at the diligence ce and organisation he brings to his can and bottle collection activity. America should create small jobs like these for all those who are in need as is done in Asian countries where people are given a uniform and they sweep in front of buildings or salute guests in fancy appartient complexes or sell food in the street. No one dies of hunger that way. This guy should be given an important position in the government creating jobs for the homeless.

[@diviouslyangelic]

What a joyful man with an amazing testimony. He's right. It's not easy being a Christian. Thank God for HIS grace that is always sufficient. I want to eminate joy like him🎉

[@thefitcookie]

What a sweet guy, thank you for sharing his story and testimony! I'm really glad his life turned around, I hope he can reconnect with his kids and grandkids some day.

[@CultureCompassTV]

Respect man, great interview, great character. One of the rare kind of videos that make my day better.

[@Hadassah7000]

What a beautiful man. I never wanted to go to NYC until now, to meet him.

[@joannelucille]

We're in this world, but not of it. John 17:16 God bless you, brother John! I was reading Ephesians just yesterday and was meditating on those marvelous verses there and to hear you mention it was truly a sign from God for me. 😊

[@MaryRutledge.]

What a beautiful soul. Thank you John for sharing your story and thank you Eric for giving the world an opportunity to meet John.

[@jeffmancuso2715]

Beautiful story, lots of emotion. This man is inspiring.

[@claudiae.5796]

Thank you for capturing their stories, Eric! We need more content like this.

[@AnitaMStevens]

What a beautiful humble testimony of God’s grace and resurrection in Jesus Christ! Wonderful man, great stuff Eric! Respect 🙌😃🙏❤️

[@nataliayadirarodriguezdela2696]

I like him a lot, he truly met God and i hope he keeps speeding God's word and God's love, blessings mi amigo

[@scottishbanjo]

I am a Muslim but I enjoyed listening to this

[@loveinthematrix]

2:25 that's the sound of a dedicated believer. Much love brother!

[@cindykao5283]

I watched this video couple times, just love it ❤

[@caseychan7158]

This is really encouraging. so much joy that he can't contained it.

[@scarletlady3727]

What a lovely man! I once owned a restaurant and he is EXACTLY the personality I would have wanted as the manager of the place …I hope someone with the means will see this video and find a way to get this man employed

[@gabriellasimpkins6511]

Amen- open the doors of hearts in that city Lord, Yahweh You make a way!!!!! We thank you and praise You for a beautiful man who saw the beauty in another man living facing forward with the light of the Son on his face! I won’t soon forget the joy of his perspective and the grace he embraces!

[@sigerlion8608]

I think he'd be making less than he does now. Sounds like he's making 6 figures a year easily.

[@PerthMuso43]

Thank you ! I really needed to see this today. Bless you brother.

[@Chocolatepain]

This is so wholesome.

[@jenniferk4618]

🙏🏼 moving. Thank you for introducing us to him!

[@claudettemcleod7877]

This video and hearing him talk about his life filled me up, keep this joy it infectious....thank you for sharing this with us!!!

[@sager7176]

I'm SO ENCOURAGED! Thank you for sharing this.

[@graycee4953]

Talk about reformed!!! What an inspirational man! God Bless you sir!

[@jham1942]

I’m crying. Thank you for your testimony.

[@briandrake6881]

Amazing. Love your interviews, Eric!!!

[@labananaramarama5502]

I loooooove this guy, and I thank him for helping recycling materials and keep thigs out of the Landfield.

[@ED-007]

Man these interviews are incredible. Binging your channel

[@xDwTz]

Love this video, thank you for filming it

[@kehindefestus4384]

Thank you for sharing Eric

[@xRip666x]

clips like these make me believe I can come out of my own rut some day... ty John

[@mditt7]

Man this was inspiring. What a great soul...and he sounds like Al Pacino.

[@flowersgardens4057]

Brilliant, thanks so much for sharing

[@elevatepo]

This is great video, this channel is gonna blow up if the quality is always this good. Keep it up!

[@vivianruthsawyer6928]

He’s wonderful!

[@hippyable]

I pray to God above he sees his family. I've seen so many miracles!

[@ManassehBB]

What a testimony ❤

[@kevs8891]

a lot of respect to this guy....

[@paulmcgorian5712]

Wow now this is a great encounter . Inspiring

[@sunnylad24]

Got no more tears. That's millions of people right now in the world. If you are healthy, have a nice family and a circle of friends then be grateful to God. This is a world where everyone is chasing after wealth. Real wealth is good health, a supporting caring family and genuine friends.

[@mikem3789]

There is still emotional pain in there, behind his eyes, you can see it, it comes through when he talks about his having missed out on special moments with special people. Nice to see, his expressions of faith, that he has a secure foundation to root himself to, he seems a cheerful fellow, May The Lord keep him in strength.

[@loveseat-honey]

Great to see that there’s still Christians. Real followers of God. Brings me tears.

[@carsv.2501]

He made his mistakes, and he paid for it.🙏🏽Bless the rest of his life, and forgive him for what he has done.

[@cindykao5283]

Love this video, very touching ❤

[@TrafficusMaximus]

Excellent video quality, BTW. Congrats on how well done this is.

[@wj7815]

A positive and good attitude towards to life. Great!!

[@shiny-piplup]

this video is well made love this man

[@courtneyko1466]

That's how God gets all the glory! What a transformation!

[@davidoriakhi3713]

Honestly made my day 😭

[@paul_domici]

So glad he turned his life around!!!

[@thrivewithjesus5216]

Crying and laughing at the same time. I can't wait to see him in heaven worshiping God together 💓 ❤️

[@atifbangash]

What a lovely Dude

[@stevenburton7922]

Love this guy

[@e2renee]

When scripture makes it way into your heart, you stand on the rock of the Lord. Thank you for reminding me that I was chosen.

[@emilli5331]

Such a wonderful video

[@oktfg]

I’m fairly certain in my heart that John is going to receive a pair of wings when he gets Heaven ❤

[@rblongfellow]

These are the beauties of New York ❤

[@grassguy7771]

Great soul ❤❤ stay safe

[@islandbyfilm]

So so good.

[@shaqdaqod145]

Wow, this is deep.

[@cansuStBenoit]

Everyone said how sweet is he but he is not sweet at all, he is funny extrovert cool person who evaluates the opportunities… happy for him if he is really changed. And good for him to being happy and seeming intelligent.

[@Hadassah7000]

I hope his family can give him another chance.

[@Richard_GIS]

Wow that was a story!

[@strangertobluewater]

It’s like everyone from Queens in some kind of hustle at any given time.

[@michellem.8647]

blessings on this man, he's such an example, i hope the remainder of his life is full of joy.

[@danielwatkins877]

In case something tries to distract you before you can do it, the prayer went like this: "Lord, if you're real, make yourself real to me."

[@Pablo28feb]

Amazing history

[@rosediamond39]

Love you John

[@Sukariguru374]

Wow. Amen.

[@JoySpirit888]

God's blessings to all Amen 😇🙏😇🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@billywashere6965]

Wow... this took a twist I did not see coming.

[@hippyable]

You're awesome

[@lloydbusby6614]

Amazon took a hit!!!!!😂😂😂

[@tobylogsdon2400]

I love this. Praise the Lord for this man, and for the joy he so clearly has!

[@AtarahDerek]

A reminder that every slaver is a potential John Newton.

[@HershelPeppers]

Praise the Lord.

[@Elsieeme]

💌

[@lupef.7970]

Beautiful, he's full of Yahuah's grace.

[@Nigerian_Catholics]

WOW

[@MelandJennyLockhart]

He has been given eyes to see and ears to hear... To the praise of the glory of God's grace!

[@247vancity]

I couldn’t place it at first but figured it out. This guy his voice/accent sounds a little like Al Pacino in the movie HEAT. 👍👈

[@randyhanson837]

The man is a living apostle of Christ. The way, the truth and the light. Amen.

[@LeylaNiyazov]

God indeed is great. Sending him to prison is what really saved this man. There is no bigger gift in life than being appreciative of what we have and seeing God's blessings in our life and God's hand orchestrating this magnificent life so we big dummies are constantly going in the direction that pleases Him.

[@jumpmanyang3117]

Selling Marijuana ruins his family. I'm glad he can stay positive by himself.

[@Yesica1993]

May he continue strong in Christ!

[@MelandJennyLockhart]

None of us is deserving of God's grace otherwise it wouldn't be grace and we would be able to boast. I pray God uses this story to open the eyes of more undeserving wretched sinners like myself.

[@warsh1p234]

0:33 where?? i aint ever seen him nowhere no how

[@loveinthematrix]

Based on the content of the trash, I know he's in a higher class area of the city probably Upper West Side. I don't know if that gets him more money. I'd probably send him money if he set up a Go Fund Me but I'm currently unemployed. He has a good spirit on him. God will redeem us all, I hope he makes amends with his family.

[@darellpedro3443]

No one is beyond redemption. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. 🙌🙏☝️

[@kriskrysler]

Amen

[@baobeast]

and people. That's where the money is...

[@joex222]

Change will bring this on. You can always make changes in your life that can cause you to be blissfuly happy for a while. Changing from being a terrible person to a good person within yourself would have a profound effect. If jesus keeps him good then great! I've experenced what hes talking about but it wasnt god it was myself.

[@lordt3942]

Lord if you are real, make yourself real to me 🙏🏼

[@falzy3249]

Truly amazing. Jesus didnt come to save the perfect people, he came for those of us downtrodden and imperfect. Great story of god loving a man who did wrong and terrible things

[@leandergrobler9911]

So true. It's just as our Lord Jesus said "It is not the healthy a who need a doctor, but the sick."

[@justnoone3821]

I have no idea how people in their right minds would call him inspirational yes he’s improving as a person but he used to smuggle PEOPLE that’s HUMAN TRAFFICKING absolutely NEVER would I EVER call him inspiration he could’ve ruined the lives of so much innocent people