'I Heard God Speak': Columbine Survivor's 'God' Moment Amid Horror
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2024
- Craig Scott is a survivor of the Columbine High School shooting, one of the worst school massacres in American history. His sister, Rachel Joy Scott, was killed during the tragic ordeal after two gunmen entered the school on April 20, 1999, and killed 12 students and a teacher before turning their weapons on themselves.
Scott told CBN News that his sister's "life and legacy" has "impacted millions of people." Rachel, who was 17 when she was killed, was a strong Christian who kept her thoughts documented through powerful journals that have since been shared by the Scott family. These writings have left behind inspirational and faith-inspired messages and have inspired books as well as a feature film titled, "I'm Not Ashamed."
But it was her death that also captured attention, as she was reportedly taunted by the killers for her Christian faith and yet stood firm in it until the end. Scott, too, has his own harrowing journey from April 20. He was in the school library where most of the carnage took place. His two friends were killed next to him and he fully expected he would be next. "I watched as the shooters went around the room, taunting students and treated it like it was a game," Scott said. "And they came over to where I was. I saw my friend, Isaiah, they called him racial slurs. They tried to pull him out from underneath the table. They killed him, then they killed my friend, Matt." He continued, "They left me underneath that table. I thought I was going to die."
What happened next, though, was quite shocking. Scott said he heard the Lord deliver a message in the midst of shock and chaos. "I heard God speak to me," he said. "And I am careful even with that phrase, 'God told me to do something.' ... But I felt very strongly [that He] told me to, 'Get out of there.'" At that point, Scott had no idea where the shooters were, but he stood up, looked around the room, and yelled for his peers to also stand up, repeating what that voice had said. "Let's get out of here," Scott said." Everyone ran out of the room and outside the school to safety. Tragically, 10 kids were killed inside the library.
Scott has spent the past two and a half decades sharing what unfolded in an effort to help others discover hope amid the chaos of their own lives. "From early on, I had this belief that God had a plan and a purpose for the worst tragedy in my life," Scott said. "And that belief ... has been one of the biggest, helpful things in my journey the last 25 years, this belief that God has a plan and a purpose for even the worst stuff."
Through sharing his and Rachel's stories, Scott said his family has been able to help prevent shootings and suicides. Watch Craig explain how he has navigated faith, hope, and forgiveness in the wake of tragedy.
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I can't remember who it was from Columbine that shared his story years ago at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles in 1999, but I remember feeling myself getting up and going down to the front of the church, dropping to my knees and sobbing and fully surrendering my life to Jesus and my life forever changed from that day onward. I've never looked back. ❤
I,m glad people still get saved there. The Lords glory departed even before the Catholics took over.
That is beautiful. What an amazing blessing. Sending you my Love.
Powerful testimony, ty for sharing
God used that tragic story to bring you to Him.
🙏🙏🙏❣
This man has used his pain in the most incredible way. I pray the Lord will give him peace & comfort the rest of his days till he is able to reunite with his sister and his God in heaven. ❤
Amen
Amen!
Yes he has! Amen❤️🙏🏻
His sister’s life was not stopped at all! She is such an inspiration and so is he! God ❤bless the brother!
"Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord. I will repay ."
"Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly." (Deuteronomy 32:35) }
HELP THE BULLIED, BEFORE THEY ACT OUT
@@SUNSHINE-bf3bwthe monsters at columbine were NOT bullied.
@@AmySarah825 Exactly. This person isn't LISTENING.
Yyyyyeeeessss ❤ I say that all the time. ❤especially current situation and stuff at my job I did with haters and nepotism my job with bullies and it is awful.
I think the spirit was speaking thru Rachel. You will see your sister again in the presence of the Lord. Thank you for this interview
Amen
Yes, I praise God that she knew Him, loved Him, and obviously heard His voice! She knew…she just knew some things, and she had faith-she agreed with what He spoke to her. It gave her confidence…and her confidence in Him was rewarded. She had an incredibly successful life! And she now lives in that great cloud of witnesses, cheering us on; the time of her need for faith is over (because she sees Him face to face); our time clock ⏰ is still ticking! Father, help us to make the best use of the time we’re given 🎁💝🎁
@@caitlin6983 that’s so encouraging to her brother and to all of us believers. God bless that family and all those families who lost a beloved child or friend. May the Lord ease their sadness and bind up their wounds. May everyone touched by this horrible tragedy be led to know Jesus and His love.
His sister was truly a blessing on this earth. He is amazing himself keeping her memory alive. She is now his angel. This story is remarkable. God will prevail in the end.
Yes, I lost two moms to cancer ❤ and I tell myself that.
I can still see the pain and hurt in his eyes over this horrible tragedy. God bless him for serving the Most High…educating and sharing his love, kindness, and his sister’s story.
Craig when you smile the light of Christ Jesus shines through your face. Amen brother. You’re a blessing!
I have so much respect for this man. What he experienced wasn't easy to digest, but God is using this story to touch millions. God bless him 🙏🏿🤍
Craig Scott is so right that the Columbine shootings, like so many, are not nearly as much about guns, bullying, lack of confidence . . . as much as someone giving themselves over to wickedness and darkness. Many "dabble" in the occult, violent movies, destructive music lyrics etc. and think it does not impact them negatively, it does.
Amen. God says that by beholding, we become changed. It happened to Eve, then Adam, and now all of us since the two of them.
I agree. I try n teach my son this. He just turned 14 n I have always homeschooled him. One of his classes his Bible. God is our everyday. Morning n night. Not just on Sundays. I teach him every life is valuable n every person is loved. I teach him when he is angry to listen to nature music, we drive around in nature, watch water such as the river. Listen to birds n identify each one. I teach him to never harm anyone n always no matter what, take responsibility for your actions. Even accidents.
@@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654your son is blessed to have these values instilled in him at an early age!
@@jeanhargis7333 thank you so much. I prayed for more children but our baby Ezekiel passed a couple weeks before birth n was not able to have more. It saddens me so many kill n harm their children when we would take them in a heartbeat, no questions asked. We have love n money, tho not rich, my son has a good life.
I think big pharma plays a part because the parents had their son on heavy medications prescribed by their legal drug dealer which happens to be their doctor that the boy had complained about.
Faith filled man right here, God bless you my brother in Christ ❤
Rachel's story of her love and fairhfulness to her Savior is powerful. I pray for the same courage and faithfulness today for all believers around the world.
AMEN🙏🙏
@@annairwin8147 Amen and I receive this.
Amen🙏🙏🙏
God wins 🙏✝️
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Amen
Grab a copy of the book america to pray or not. The story of what happened to society when you removed prayer. I think that your answer will be to bring God back into the schools and all of our society.
@@dgravenall thank you. I will get a copy. Have a blessed day
Every time ❣🙏
Writing from Germany, see how many lives your sister impacted?!? She was right all the time, I have tears in my eyes while writing this. I will try to spend her message here, in my little life. Sending love from Germany.🇩🇪
I feel the same way, about living a “little life”…the amazing thing is: God gives your life, and mine, their meaning. He gave Rachel’s life the meaning it has. And I believe we-you and I and everyone that belongs to the household of faith-will see how weighty our lives actually were while we were here in this life. Keep pressing on, and press into Jesus! ❤
LOVE
I think that their parents should have been more vigilant.
The Gothic life. Black clothes. Drugs. Music.
All darkness. Satanic, actually.
Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.
Sometimes.
I feel like mine has been 50/50 or so. I really don’t know. But definitely not 10% what happened to me. It’s allot higher.
I’ve had a hard life! And I’m getting through it. Working on me. Finding my own strength, working through Personal past healing, flawed thinking, and forgiveness. I’m Making progression and changes for the better! Every day! It’s been no easy Road, but looking back, well worth it, the fight to overcome, rise above it and survive it all 💪 😉
@@dsmusicbirdgive your heart to the Lord…He heals from the inside and can change our outlook on life to hope and joy.
@@jeanhargis7333
❤️ thank you 🙏
@@dsmusicbirdGood luck! God bless.
@@dsmusicbirdyou're right. For some the odds against them are alot higher than it is for others.
This is a rare person! He's a good, righteous man and sincere.
If there was ever a time when youth needs to hear the truth through what you are sharing, it's Now !! Please keep speaking. Your sister's testimony will keep impacting this world as long as we kerp her memory alive!! ❤
Rachel is the one student that I always remember from Columbine. Her memory has made a lasting impact on me. Prayers to the family!
🕊️I’m a 66 year old Assembly of God minister and Rachel Joy Scott’s life story impacted me greatly. She is indeed a martyr for the faith. I live in Central Mississippi, and I plan one day to go and visit her grave. I really admire her spirit, and her will to serve our Lord Jesus Christ, and even give her life for the faith. I don’t believe you can be more dedicated than that. RIP Rachel🕊️
Amen. Her faith and bravery is awe inspiring
I say amen and amen as well! God is good all the time! Even when we don't understand all His ways. God bless you and everyone in Jesus's mighty name, amen and amen!😌🕊🔥💖✝️🙏🫂❤️
Hi are you a catholic Curious What are you going to do at her grave
Amen beautiful testimony y
I attend an Assembly of God fellowship!😊✝️🫂❤️
Thank you. I Remember your Dad speaking in congress and in schools. He is amazing...so are you.
Her greatest testimony is not denying Christ and dying for this faith. This is what I want to hear her continue to speak to all people. Please do not let this be silenced.
I remember hearing that they were bullied. Thanks for setting the record straight. There was clearly a lot of darkness introduced into their life to get them to that point.
We had the privilege hosting Craig and his Mom at a Church in Buffalo NY. Sharing the pain and the praises..
praying for you on remembrance. 💜
Is her dad still living?
Wow, Rachel drawing that picture just before she was murdered is bewildering ! Wow R.I.P. Rachel & along with the 12 others 🙏🏻
Such a wise and articulate young man.
Can you believe he is 41 years old now. 😮
I'm 62 and I watched this young man throughout the years when he told his and his sisters story and he greatly impacted my life. I'm so happy to see what he and his family have done. God bless you Craig and your family! 🙏💕
This young man is very compassionate and wise. I remember that day twenty-five years ago and time passes so quickly. I send my best wishes to Craig and his family and friends.
We all have choices. Choose Jesus who loves us and teaches His love.❤
God's not real
Ask him if he's real or not. He'll answer when you are ready to hear Him
@@wwefanaccount7838rude much
@@wwefanaccount7838Then we aren't real, and there's no good reason we shouldn't go play in traffic
@wwefanaccount7838 Get real, you didn't pop out of nothingness for no reason, just to check out again later. You are one a rock spinning the perfect speed and distance from the son to sustain your life, with the specific blend you need to breathe...seems like an amazing coincidence for all of that to randomly add up to our planet and world, let alone for life to spring forth. You can't get something from nothing. No matter how science tries to explain, it can't even describe the beginning. Every beginning has a cause, pure chaos and chance do not beget order. I don't care how many times you try, not even over billions of years over an exponential number of attempts; you are not going to get all of this from rocks smashing each other violently in space.
This young man is a blessing and his sister. They took prayer out of school and now we have to have police. We need Jesus back in our school. HE IS THE ANSWER.
He's a blessing for anyone who hears his message
This is a powerful interview! ❤😢
What a delight that the interviewer let the speaker, speak. Thank you!
Craig Scott - this is a beautiful story and testimony. My heart still grieves for your loss and all those (and their families) who lost their lives that day. Looking forward to your new book about being relationally disconnected by our culture. Character, principles and knowledge. Please keep talking about this. You have a beautiful God-given spirit. Rachel would be so proud of the ministry you and your family have in the schools. Thank you and praise God.
Every word spoken is "TRUTH " ! A VERYimportant tool as a servant but Not as a Master !!! We live in a world definitely of disconnect ! Thank you Mr. Scott your messages about your ordeal and your Sister's life and ordeal has impacted God's Kingdom for many that will embrace faith and His love for us all. Everything begins in the heart ♥
May God continue to bless you as you share you and your Sister's story ,the Spirit of Almighty God remains, Nothing can separate us from the Love of God , Only our choices will make the difference in how we reach others for Christ Jesus in Love .
I can’t imagine having gone through that kind of trauma at such a young age
I remember following the Columbine school shooting. I was so sad for all the lives lost and for the families and friends left broken-hearted. 💔 What a powerful testimony and a reminder how we should live our lives. We have one life and we need to live it well. Rachel lived well. God was her everything. Thank you for being a proud brother and allowing her legacy to live on.
Amen. I remember this happening. I was 8 years old and I was shocked and amazed that some of these people gave their lives for their truth in Jesus. I realized several years ago that there would be no question if I was in that situation. Jesus died for me and now lives in me. It's only natural to put your life on the line for your savior.
I just remember being so shocked that this happened, I probably thought about the shooting and those brave kids every day for a year. God has a purpose for me like he has for Rachel but I've got to find it. I'm praying for the families of all of the lost children today 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Beautifully said....whose responsible? The dark hearts of the shooters. Thank you! It's about time someone said this. God Bless you!❤
I like the way he explained that he forgives them but he doesn’t Pardon them. That is such a good way to explain forgiveness you can forgive someone and still hold them accountable for their actions.
God bless this young man
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Just last week, a little punk slapped a teacher twice at the high school I went to. The video captured by another student was beyond disturbing. He was charged with only a misdemeanor. It's infuriating.
I was 20 when it happened. Time flies
@@MeadeFatLoss I was 17. It's hard to believe those kids are my age now.
@@ItCanChangeYouToo well they were your age back then too.
@@MeadeFatLoss lol this is true. I think the same thing about my former classmates. How are they in their 40's? Oh wait, I am too.
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Just her saying hi to the disabled boy was a chain reaction he decided not to take his life ❤️
What a beautiful interview and such a beautiful faith filled man. God bless you and your loved ones!
Craig had to be the most unlucky person in all of this. Imagine being at a school with thousands of students where 12 of them are killed. Your sister is one of them, which is bad enough. But then two of your friends are shot next to you in the library as well as having to witness the worst of the shooting which took place in the library.
No such thing as luck
There’s no such thing as luck. He was chosen to carry this testimony. It’s absolutely tragic, but God makes beauty out of ashes.
Yes but he was blessed to survive and to help other people now
No such thing as luck … GOD works ALL things together for our good and His glory
Wonderful interview! God bless you both!
If I am ever faced with choosing my faith like Rachel did I pray I have even have the courage she did to stay faithful. God bless her family for keeping her name and story alive after all these years. This truly is such a remarkable story.
This young man will forever be a light to the world, not just his sister. What an awesome young man and family. God bless them both, RIP Rachel!
I wept through this whole interview. Ty brave brother in Christ to continue to be ministered to by the LORD. TY for allowing the LORD to use this to bring HIM glory
This man is spot on. He has used this horrible tragedy for teaching others.
I thank this young man for sharing his story. It’s a story of true forgiveness. Thank you CBN for this interview. We must not forget, this is still a prevalent issue in our society.
Outstanding!❤️✝️🙏🏼
Such a powerful and Needed message. This interview should be shared everywhere. God chooses you to do His work. Rachel is one of Many. Never doubt the impact of your faith and love on others. Praise God for her brother and family carrying a positive message to our kids in this difficult world. Thank you for this interview!❤
Thank you for letting Mr.Scott talk. That was an amazing- awesome and compelling interview❤
This man is super self aware and conscious. He is highly intelligent on many levels.
What a guy!!! ❤❤❤ Thankyou for putting your tragedy & horror into something into something truely amazing, awesome and selfless vulnerability!!!
Ture forgiveness sets you free thank you Jesus
Such an amazing interview. I was 10 when Columbine happened and I remember hearing Rachel’s story right away and have always remembered her. She truly is touching so many ❤
Amazing. Thank you for sharing the difference she is making, and how you and your family are positively working through Columbine these 25 years to help so many others. ❤
Wow what an inspiration . God bless this young man
Praise God for the wisdom and grace shared through this man. ❤🙏 I pray many are blessed through his testimony and this interview. In Jesus's name Amen.
What a grounded and inspirational man. I’m way older than him and yet I’ve learned some things here in this interview. God bless him and his family
25:45 "[smartphone] Is a wonderful servant and a terrible master" The world needs to hear your messages. Your sister's and your own. Such a blessing to us that you have survived and flourished. We pray for strength of your and all families of murdered children.
To God all the glory.
What an uplifting message of hope for our future generations. God Bless Craig and his family.
Thank you for this wonderful testimony
We are solely responsible for the "CHOICES WE MAKE..." . Very true
Wow, so love this interview and this wonderful wise young man❤
This was amazing interview really touched my heart ❤. Luv how the brother grew up to be a strong man of faith with humility authenticity n grace. Sis would be proud
♥️🙏 praise God for the voice of the Lord🙌🏻🙏♥️🔥🎺
I never knew her story. What a wonderful person she was, connected to the Lord at her tender age! ❤❤🎉
Watch the movie I am not ashamed. I’ve watched it probably 50 times, it never gets old.
@@cristy0716 where would I find her movie? I would love to see it. 🙂❤️
@@susanwalter6163 I found it on UA-cam
Wow this is wisdom grounded in solid faith regarding the lack in our school systems today.
Absolutely we need God. This is the biggest problem with society.
The Scott family is truly making a difference! Keep up the good work. I know Rachel would be very proud.
My grandfather was found dead in his house a day after this shootings
I believe he died from the stress of young people killed 😢
God is so good! You sir, are amazing for spreading the word and realizing your purpose at such a young age. I really enjoyed hearing you speak.
😢❤ she is with God now..its like she knew she was destined to affect the world in such an incredible way. Her faith, wisdom, bravery and kindness are so so inspiring ❤️🙏 Praise Jesus Christ
Eccl. 9:5, 6, 10; Ps. 115:17
Shes not with God right now. Shes waiting in her grave for resurrection morning.
😢😢😢 om zoveel te kunnen verwerken en vergeven is een wonder van God.
Diep respect voor je .❤❤❤❤
You guys came to my school multiple times.... I will always remember and hold tight to everything you guys shared. Thank you so much for what you guys are doing. I have so much love in my heart for you and your family, God bless you all.
Excellent interview.
Ty. Those shooters choose to do wrong. We all have choices in life, forgiveness is one of the most important choice that anyone can make. God richly bless you
Eric Harris was the who planned everything out they wanted to be famous and have copy cats follow them
Your sister had a pure purpose for her time on this earth, she knew it, peripherally . She is an angel and totally walks with Jesus and God the Father. God bless you . I remember this day.
Beautiful to share such a testimony. A blessing her heard from God. Such a miracle to me. I am glad this was posted. I am a Christian too. I hope I will have the kind of faith the rest of my life. I am 67, and need to remind myself how much God loves me. A rough past of all kinds of abuse, but I am still healing from memories. I am learning how to forgive when I have bad memories. God forgave me so much. God is a good God.❤🙏🏿
Praise Gid and thankyou for sharing❤ from Australia
@craigscott when I finished watching this story, I searched up “I’m not Ashamed”
Beautiful story and your Sister was such a beautiful Soul and she would be so proud of her Brother!!
I remember well when this happened, and I think it left the world in shock.
I’m sorry you lost your Sister and your innocence that day, but such beautiful stories of survival and love and hope followed
Amazing interview with lots of truth … there are a big difference having an earthly knowledge “wisdom” and having a heart godly knowledge “heavily wisdom “
May God bless America ,
Praying for America 🇺🇸 To get back to its roots 🙏✝️
God bless you my brothers in Christ 🙏💖✝️
4-20-24 thank you for sharing ❤
The statement forgiveness is like setting a prisoner free and then realizing that prisoner is you.
Wow. That is going to stick with me for a long time.
The BEST explanation, about FORGIVENESS, KINDNESS, MERCY & GRACE, i have EVER heard!!! May the Ripples of this interview, go far & wide, in JESUS'S Mighty Name, Amen🙏 NOT BY POWER NOR MIGHT BUT BY MY SPIRIT SAYS THE LORD...❤❤❤
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Yes, when we as Christian’s see fear moving toward us, we have within our spirit, an enabling that grabs us and allows us to overcome it. Great interview.
Bullying can drive a victim to rage. Depending on the level of it.
Not most bullying.
I know what he's talking about..I heard God's voice tell me to "get over now" when I was driving and I just listened and when I pulled over a truck ran into the back of the car that was in front of me and that would have been me if i didn't listen. I was listening to 89.3FM KSBJ (Christian music station) and had my Dad's Bible in the glove box. My Dad passed away a year or so before that happened and I was already going through enough at that time and I am thankful I didn't have to go through a bad wreck too.
Wow..the importance of listening
@@facedown36 Right, and being obedient to the voice of the Lord.
16:19 Thank you for facilitating a great interview... Allowing Craig to freely speak his heart in a most difficult interview without interrupting and asking quality questions.
Love to watch this testimony which really good to reflect about our behaviour and actions towards people
Beautifully said! Speechless ❤.
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What a wonderful message. Thank you. Your sister is by Jesus Christ, if she believed in Him, she made it. Halleluja ❤❤❤
Thank you Craig. I remember seeing you on the news before school with Isaiah’s father. Deeply impacted me. I was a 7th grader. Soon after I chose th write about columbine for an English paper assignment. Rachel’s Tears has been a favorite book of mine too. Keeping you in prayer as I have watched your story over the years.
How wonderful to hear the good God brought out of such a horrific and tragic incident. It certainly gives some understanding as to why God allows suffering. Look at the lessons this young man has learned look at the good he is doing. Look how his family work together. Look at how his sister’s short life’s work has spread around and helped so many people. A wonderful interview. God bless you and your family who have brought the light out of the darkness.
How amazing to have a sister who is a saint in heaven.😮
Young man I know you’re sister was committed to God and you have spoke about her so well may God continue to bless you and family .I am 62 and you touch my. Heart
Thank you Craig ❤
Thank you very much! Every one can learn from this! Blessings
Excellent Interview!
Tears. Inspired.
Beautifully said with such elegance said Craig Scott 🤍✝️🙏🤍 contunue blessings to you and your family✝️🤍