Norton Jacob — Priesthood Blessing and Promise of Miracles
Published October 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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In his personal journal, Norton Jacob recorded a blessing or prophetic promise given to him regarding his future ministry and faith. The blessing stated that wherever his lot was cast, he would possess exceeding faith to work miracles in the eyes of the people, that thousands would believe his testimony, and that he would be able to control the elements by the power of the priesthood.
In Their Own Words
“Wherever thy lot is cast, thou shalt have exceeding faith to work miracles in the eyes of the people. Thousands shall believe thy testimony. Thou shalt be able to control the elements by the power of the priesthood vested in thee. No miracle shall be too hard for thee to perform when it shall be for they salvation of men. — Norton Jacob, Norton Jacob Journal”
Sources & References
Norton Jacob Journal, Joseph Smith Foundation (https://josephsmithfoundation.org/norton-jacob-journal) (research confidence: high)
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