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Wesley confirms that James Padgett has been chosen
to be the writing instrument for Jesus’ truths
July 17, 1915
I am here, a man who lived in the faith of the
Christ, and who was a true follower of him and lover of God. I hesitate
to write at the same time with these great spirits who have written you,
and yet, I want to give my testimony also to the fact that I have heard
the Master say that he has chosen you for the work of delivering his
truths to the world. My dear brother, believe this great fact with all
your mind and soul, for it is a truth, and one that prefers you before
any other mortal.
Jesus is the greatest of all spirits and the one
nearest the fountainhead of God’s love. He has declared to us who are
close to him and working to accomplish his great desire for man’s
salvation that he has selected you to do the work, and you will not fail
if you will only have faith.
So make your start in trying to get this faith, and
pray to God for more of it, and it will be given to you in great
abundance. Only God can give the faith that will remove mountains and
overcome all obstacles.
I must not write more, and will say goodnight. I sign
myself your true brother and co-worker in the cause.
John Wesley, the Methodist preacher
Wesley reassures Padgett not
to worry about his material wants
September 30, 1915
When the Master said, “Feed my sheep” (John 21:16),
he not only meant that Peter and those to whom he was talking should
feed the spiritual natures of those who should believe in him and try to
belong to his fold, but he also intended that their material wants
should be taken care of.
Tonight he is saying the same thing, and as you are
his sheep of special care and love, he intends that all the things that
are necessary for your well being shall be given you. So do not doubt at
all, but believe that you will be looked after in all your times of
need.
He was so loving to you tonight
that we were all somewhat astonished at the great
love that we saw going to you and thought how dear
you must be to him. I have never seen him take such
interest in any particular person before, and when
you realize what his love and power are, you will
be more astonished than were we.
I see what your troubles are, and while they may seem
mountains high to you, they are merely temporary and will soon pass
away. So believe in what the Master told you, and pray to God for love
and faith.
I will not write more, and will say God bless you.
Your brother in Christ,
John Wesley
Wesley attends the services over Padgett’s
daughter’s remains
June 21, 1918
I am here, John Wesley.
Let me write a line. I was present tonight at the
services over your daughter’s remains and saw what a wonderful
congregation of high and beautiful spirits were there. Your band was
present, and the Master was shedding his love and influence over the
mourners and near ones.
Your daughter’s spirit was also present, and although
it seemed a little strange to her that she should be outside her body
and could look upon it as it lay cold and dead, yet she understood and
was quite happy that so many of her friends were there displaying their
sympathy and love.
Of course, your wife was present and was radiantly
happy in her love for you, her boys, and her other relatives. She had
her daughter close by her side and was telling her of the truths of the
resurrection as the minister read the services, especially how the great
love of God is necessary for the true resurrection and heaven.
It was a glorious evening with the spirits, and no
sorrow or unhappiness was with them, only their sympathy for the grief
of those who did not know the truth of the liberation of the spirit from
the bondage of the flesh.
I might tell you many things that occurred among the
spirit visitors, but I am admonished not to write more, so will say
goodnight.
Your brother in Christ,
John Wesley
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