Arthur Blessitt was ministering on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood when he felt God was giving him a mission. This mission was to carry a 12 foot wooden cross on his back to every nation of the world. The Cross book is the remarkable account of this journey which took 38 years and covered over 38 000 miles.
His journey began in 1969 in America and ended in Zanzibar in 2008. When he is asked how he accomplished this incredible journey, he answers that he did it one step at a time. The first chapter of his book is all about breaking down what appears impossible into small steps and taking the first step. His efforts were recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in 1996.
Throughout the story he uses short vignettes from his travels to illustrate his points, encouraging readers in their own journey of faith. This is why the story is written in thematic rather than chronological form. His story, although he traversed blazing deserts, impenetrable jungles and over fifty nations at war, is not meant to be just a travelogue. There is a strong message of faith that comes through.
Blessitt talks about hearing God from a young age. In responding to this call of God, he found that carrying this universal symbol of the love of God broke down any barriers of culture and language. He talked to many people individually and preached to huge crowds on occasion. His mission was never about exploits but about the people he met.
His journey exposed him to some fascinating periods in history. He walked through South Africa in 1986 with his son Joshua during the final years of apartheid. He walked across the desert sands to Saudi Arabia when it was closed to tourists. He was also one of the first people to travel into East Germany following the fall of the Berlin Wall. He was literally the first person across on that historic occasion of Israel and Egypt opening their borders.
On his journey he met with many important people, from presidents and kings to religious leaders. He walked through mine fields and armies fighting into West Beirut where he prayed with Yasser Arafat. He was a guest of the Pope at the Vatican.
There were many difficulties that had to be overcome. When he went from Panama to Colombia his fellow travelers abandoned him after about a week because they feared the journey. This meant he had to navigate impenetrable jungle and swamps on his own. When he was in Ireland, the IRA said they would nail him to his cross if he continued to carry it through Belfast. He was thrown into jail many times and faced attacks by wild animals.
The Cross book contains many photographs illustrating his journey. The handwriting font used at times contributes to the feeling of reading a journal. If you enjoy reading about ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary feats, this story will appeal to you. This inspiring narrative is an encouragement to those who are on their own journey of faith.
His journey began in 1969 in America and ended in Zanzibar in 2008. When he is asked how he accomplished this incredible journey, he answers that he did it one step at a time. The first chapter of his book is all about breaking down what appears impossible into small steps and taking the first step. His efforts were recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in 1996.
Throughout the story he uses short vignettes from his travels to illustrate his points, encouraging readers in their own journey of faith. This is why the story is written in thematic rather than chronological form. His story, although he traversed blazing deserts, impenetrable jungles and over fifty nations at war, is not meant to be just a travelogue. There is a strong message of faith that comes through.
Blessitt talks about hearing God from a young age. In responding to this call of God, he found that carrying this universal symbol of the love of God broke down any barriers of culture and language. He talked to many people individually and preached to huge crowds on occasion. His mission was never about exploits but about the people he met.
His journey exposed him to some fascinating periods in history. He walked through South Africa in 1986 with his son Joshua during the final years of apartheid. He walked across the desert sands to Saudi Arabia when it was closed to tourists. He was also one of the first people to travel into East Germany following the fall of the Berlin Wall. He was literally the first person across on that historic occasion of Israel and Egypt opening their borders.
On his journey he met with many important people, from presidents and kings to religious leaders. He walked through mine fields and armies fighting into West Beirut where he prayed with Yasser Arafat. He was a guest of the Pope at the Vatican.
There were many difficulties that had to be overcome. When he went from Panama to Colombia his fellow travelers abandoned him after about a week because they feared the journey. This meant he had to navigate impenetrable jungle and swamps on his own. When he was in Ireland, the IRA said they would nail him to his cross if he continued to carry it through Belfast. He was thrown into jail many times and faced attacks by wild animals.
The Cross book contains many photographs illustrating his journey. The handwriting font used at times contributes to the feeling of reading a journal. If you enjoy reading about ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary feats, this story will appeal to you. This inspiring narrative is an encouragement to those who are on their own journey of faith.
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If you would like to know what The Cross Book and DVD are all about, check out this link to www.blessitt.com. Arthur Blessitt has carried the cross around the world in every nation and you can visit http://www.blessitt.com for more details.
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