Arthur Blessitt was a minister on the the Sunset Strip in Hollywood when he heard the call of God to carry a life-sized cross to all nations. This remarkable narrative is an account of his journey over 38 000 miles and across all seven continents. Reading The Cross book is inspirational for all, regardless of their religious views.
Blessitt took 38 years to complete his journey which began on Christmas day in 1969. He walked his final mile in Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania in June 2008. When people ask him how he managed to persevere, his answer is that he took the journey one step at a time. In fact this is the title of his first chapter. He says that the only way to accomplish any goal is to break it down into small steps and to take the first step.
He wandered deserts, climbed mountains and traversed jungles but this account is more than a travelogue. He chooses to assemble his experiences by theme rather than using chronological order. It is only his belief in his mission that enables him to overcome obstacles like death threats, beatings and attacks by wild animals.
Blessitt talks about how carrying this universal symbol of the love of God seemed to break down barriers of language and culture. His mission was always about the people he met. The sight of him with this burden on his back caused a reaction wherever he went and he shared his message with many individuals as well as preaching to huge crowds at times.
On his journey he was coincidentally exposed to many historical turning points. He was amongst the first to travel into East Germany after the Berlin Wall fell. When Saudi Arabia was still closed to tourists he found a way in, walking across the sands of the desert with his wife Denise. He spent time in South Africa with his son Joshua in the years before apartheid ended.
Blessitt met with many important leaders, from kings to presidents. He braved battling armies, walking through mine fields to pray with Yasser Arafat. He went to the Vatican as a guest of the Pope. His mission was always about the people no matter what walk of life they came from and he was as concerned about talking to peasants as to kings.
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.
Interesting photographs record the steps of his journey, showing the people he met and the countries he journeyed through. The Cross book appeals to all those who enjoy reading about fearless exploits. It will particularly appeal to those who want to understand more about a man in pursuit of a Godly mission.
Blessitt took 38 years to complete his journey which began on Christmas day in 1969. He walked his final mile in Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania in June 2008. When people ask him how he managed to persevere, his answer is that he took the journey one step at a time. In fact this is the title of his first chapter. He says that the only way to accomplish any goal is to break it down into small steps and to take the first step.
He wandered deserts, climbed mountains and traversed jungles but this account is more than a travelogue. He chooses to assemble his experiences by theme rather than using chronological order. It is only his belief in his mission that enables him to overcome obstacles like death threats, beatings and attacks by wild animals.
Blessitt talks about how carrying this universal symbol of the love of God seemed to break down barriers of language and culture. His mission was always about the people he met. The sight of him with this burden on his back caused a reaction wherever he went and he shared his message with many individuals as well as preaching to huge crowds at times.
On his journey he was coincidentally exposed to many historical turning points. He was amongst the first to travel into East Germany after the Berlin Wall fell. When Saudi Arabia was still closed to tourists he found a way in, walking across the sands of the desert with his wife Denise. He spent time in South Africa with his son Joshua in the years before apartheid ended.
Blessitt met with many important leaders, from kings to presidents. He braved battling armies, walking through mine fields to pray with Yasser Arafat. He went to the Vatican as a guest of the Pope. His mission was always about the people no matter what walk of life they came from and he was as concerned about talking to peasants as to kings.
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.
Interesting photographs record the steps of his journey, showing the people he met and the countries he journeyed through. The Cross book appeals to all those who enjoy reading about fearless exploits. It will particularly appeal to those who want to understand more about a man in pursuit of a Godly mission.
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