The new authority in the Synagogue
Church of All Nations SCOAN, in Lagos Nigeria, has published events of the
burial ceremony of his founder Prophet TB Joshua. They together with the rest
of us, who believe in the works of TB Joshua, are the heirs of his legacy. TB
Joshua's influence is globally evident and will shape and create a renewed
Christian culture to recover Jesus' Love and Faith-in-Action culture and faith.
How will the Church assess and inherit TB
Joshua’s tall legacy? The word of the
LORD is clearly saying, "Not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of
the LORD of Hosts. And who art thou, O great mountain?” (Zechariah 4:6-7). By
the grace of God, every mountain shall become a plain. TB Joshua has been a
positive and heroic mighty man of God, teaching his followers to live by faith
and not by sight. TB Joshua has been courageously confronting the unjust and
murderous powers, the dark worlds, including Lucifer, the marine powers and
their demons. His faithfulness in serving God despite the dangers it poses,
ability to discern God’s voice, his ability to make profound sound judgements
for family reconciliation, his love, charity and prayer life, etc., all make TB
Joshua a hero of the Good News of Jesus.
Of course, Prophet TB Joshua's legacy
is also that of a “troubler” by his numerous foes. This generation thinks that
they are entitled to live as they like, speak whatever comes out of their mouth
without restrains. TB Joshua endured all name-callings and campaigns of
misrepresentation of his intentions. He endured false charges levied against
his person or ministry and other misrepresentations maliciously calculated to
harm his reputation. He was the target of calumny for his beliefs and acts of
goodwill. He was not intimidated by other supposed Christian ministries who
made it their objectives not to encourage others but to criticize and condemn.
Prophet TB Joshua has never been afraid of campaigns of calumny that could
trouble the features of his ministry. He seems more preoccupied with providing
for others and solving their difficulties rather than his own. He does not
advocate for just his Church nor use violence or foul language.
In Christian history, observers have
been learning that some beloved biblical figures are not always as ideal as we
would like to believe. Other bible figures make themselves as the most ideal to
be followed, and not even Jesus. At this
week events, we'll say that it will be really hard to embrace the shadow side
of TB Joshua. We know that Prophet TB Joshua has the power not only to heal and
deliver but also to uproot and consume. However, he remained humble, giving his
warnings in prophecies and teachings, and letting God do the fighting. He sees
beyond his critics and he is living on. Therefore with God's help, the SCOAN
shall continue to struggle, through prayer and righteousness, to maintain TB
Joshua's legacy and achievements, as the Church looks on to Jesus, the Author
and Finisher of our Faith.
PROPHET TB JOSHUA LIVES ON IN OUR
HEARTS!!
Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of
Ilorin, Nigeria
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