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'How do you know Jesus is speaking...'

Perhaps the most often question asked me about the movie and the book "The Cross" is: 'How do you know Jesus is speaking to you and leading you?'

Over and again in the movie I speak of Jesus telling me to go somewhere or say something. I felt Jesus speak to me to take the cross from off the wall of the building in Hollywood, California and put it on my shoulder and carry it on foot across America and identify His message in the streets where the people are. Later He led me nation to nation and to all the nations and major island groups of the world. How?

Here are just a few of the Words of Jesus on this subject.

"And when He (Jesus) brings out His own sheep, He goes before them: and the sheep follow Him, for they know His Voice."
"My sheep hear My Voice, and I know them and they follow Me."
John 10:4, 27

How does a child know its mother and its father's voice? Because the child has spent 'time' with them. When the baby was hungry, its cries brought mama. In the night when the babe felt alone or fearful, its cry brought daddy. The child learned to know the voice of its mother and father.

I remember my mother calling out to me as I played in the yard as a child "Son, it's supper time." I knew her voice. Oh so many times I would call home from around the world from some far away distant land. I would hear the phone ring and then hear my mother say 'Hello'. Oh that voice sounded so good. It was my mother. I knew her voice. When she heard me speak she would say 'Son, that's you'!

I can hardly type this as tears are pouring from my eyes and draining down my face. What I would give to hear her voice again. Oh, I have recordings of her voice but it's not like the real thing.

In the second chapter of the book I speak of hearing the Voice of Jesus when I was a child and turning right and turning left in the cotton field. Jesus has led me around the world the same way.

I do not hear an audible voice but in my heart and mind I often hear Jesus speaking. How do I know that voice is Jesus? Because since I was a child I have been hearing Jesus speak and lead me. His Voice is clear and beautiful. It is the Holy Spirit speaking. We must learn to obey and not quench the Spirit, and live so that we do not grieve the Spirit. But what if I make a mistake? The Father corrects us and the Spirit convicts us. You learn by obedience. We have the Holy Bible and for sure the Voice of Jesus and the Holy Spirit do not conflict with the Word. Jesus will not lead you to steal etc. But if it does not conflict with the Word then my motto is do it! The Devil will not be leading you to share Jesus with someone or to pray or go on a mission trip to be a witness for Jesus.

I had rather fail seeking to obey than to set doing nothing. There are many looking for open doors and confirmations and words prophesied, but still we have the Words of Jesus where He says His sheep hear His Voice. I encourage you to listen and obey.

My heart's passion and mission in life is to Hear the Voice of Jesus and obey.

Should you want to do a real study of the subject then I suggest you go to my website at this link: http://www.blessitt.com/?q=arthur_blessitt_weekly_archive. Then scroll down to: 'knowing the will of God (and doing it)'. I have done an eight part study on this. It will help you live out your destiny.

Because after having made the decision to follow Jesus and do His will and mission, then you are faced with how you live this out. Say you feel the call to the mission field. Then which nation do you go to? What does Jesus want me to do there?

People who have watched the movie are moving out to 'do' and 'live' their own calling and journey. I pray this has encouraged you. Welcome Jesus to speak to you, His child, and then say 'Yes'!

I'm praying for you. Jesus has you on earth for this time! Jesus is with you and all power is in His Hands. Jesus has promised to be with you. What more do you need? Nothing!

Peace and blessings on your journey.

Pilgrim followers of Jesus,
Arthur and Denise Blessitt,
Luke 18:1

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Such a stamp was issued in 1882.

Its main purpose was to dispatch letters and packages to the furthest reaches of the British Empire.

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For over 100 years the £5 Orange remained the highest denomination British stamp.

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