How God Used Prison to Save Me - Gilbert's Story

He had money, power, women—and a violent past. But none of it could satisfy the ache in his soul. Gilbert walked away from the police force and straight into a life of organized crime. Fueled by power, steroids, and the lies of the enemy, he became the black sheep of his family—lost in darkness, convinced there was no way out. But God wasn’t done with him. Through the relentless love of unlikely witnesses—former drug dealers turned Christ-followers—Gil heard the gospel for the first time. In a moment of radical surrender, he fell to his knees and found what years of chasing the world had never given him: peace, freedom, and a new identity in Christ. Now, over 30 years into a prison sentence, Gil is more free than ever—because Jesus changed everything. - The Church of Eleven22™ is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support The Church of Eleven22 and help us continue to reach people around the world, visit https://www.coe22.com/donate