John Obadiah Franklin

Bringing A Message- learn about a preacher who for the past 3 years has traveled 365 days kneeling under a cross at busy intersections all across America.
He has appeared on "The O'Reilly Factor", Fox, ABC, NBC Nightly News, Christianity Today, CTN, TBN, many radio stations and headlined in many newspapers that have interviewed him.
He humbly hides his face with his hat and lifts up Jesus.
During interviews of any kind he reminds people that it's all about Jesus and not him. Many lives have changed because of new faith they have placed in Jesus right there on the sidewalk, not to mention the hundreds of people that see him from the road everyday.
He survives by the goodness of people and depends 100% on God for his provisions. At age 58, he owns no house except the clothes on his back.
He travels alone from city to city with his truck.
He is committed in carrying the cross and ministering to every city during his lifetime.
Believers accommodate him for the night, and others provide for his lodging or meals. Obadiah lives by faith.
He understands how short life is and the importance in sharing the love of Jesus. When asked, why does he keep his hat down low, he states, "because all of this is about Jesus Christ and not me. I'm just a messenger."

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[Brucev7]

Matthew 27:32

As they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross.

[snktfyd]

Bro. Obadiah, We are praying for you here in Mississippi. Can't wait until you come back to visit us.

[fruitofspirit]

He's been in my neck of the woods - miss you, Obadiah!