Sunday, June 5, 2022, will mark the first anniversary and celebration of the life and time of the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua. He passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, just seven days before his 58th birthday. On any human scale, it would have been an immeasurable loss to the Church, the family, the devastating disciples and followers, and the national and international communities. Even Arigidi Akoko, his home town couldn't believe he could die. Hence His Royal Highness, the Saki of Arigidi, declared all markets and shops to close immediately on hearing the news.
Less than a year after, SCOAN, led by the Prophet's
wife, Mama Evelyn Joshua, is moving on because the cause for which TB Joshua
has come to represent does not allow for mourning or to be sorrowful
about. His life can only be celebrated
because it is a life devoted entirely to the service of God and humanity, and
such that people can see Christ in action. He made the mission of Jesus easier
and clearer for people to appreciate. He would dress simply, and mingle freely
and humbly with people. His teachings are simple, Biblical, and relate to
everyday life without unnecessary ceremonies or rituals. We see Jesus Christ in
him. No wonder his wife could step in as if nothing has happened because of the
openness and sincerity of the purpose of the original mission. It is a
celebration of the life of a worthy prophet of God with a mission. Therefore we
are less sad. In all this God has a purpose in everything and unto God, we
commit everything including each soul. We must all join our faith together as
one united in Christ, to pray for the perfection of what God has started in
SCOAN, even under the leadership of Evelyn Joshua.
As we celebrate this great prophet of our time we
equally remember not just the SCOAN in Lagos but every offshoot and work of TB
Joshua. In particular, we remember every disciple that learned under the
prophet, praying for a renewed, fresh and abundant anointing on them and their
ministries. Prophet TB Joshua had crusades around the world. Our prayers also
go to those who through this crusade activity gave their lives to Jesus. The
goal of Prophet TB Joshua is that Jesus must be honoured as the kingdom of God
expands on earth. Also that everyone will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus
Christ through the Word demonstrated in deliverance, prophecy, healing,
teaching and compassionate giving. Prophet TB Joshua's disciples will do well
to let love lead them and be guided by the Word of God every moment, even in
this perilous time. Jesus has promised to send the Promise of the Father to
clothe us with power from above, (Luke 24:49). May you receive the fullness of
the Holy Ghost Power in your daily life.
Just as we believe that the life of Prophet TB
Joshua was to fulfil God's mission even so we individually must wait on God our
heavenly father to send us out on our divine missions. Meanwhile, TB Joshua
will remain a rallying point for many Christians around the globe from now to
eternity. This alone is a major reason for celebration. Unless we are blessed,
favoured and given from above no Christian leader can achieve this status
Prophet TB Joshua has achieved. Apostle John said it better when he said,
"A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven",
(John 3:27). Therefore we shall continually rejoice and celebrate all the
memory we have had knowing Temitope Balogun Joshua. It has been a big privilege
having first-hand contact and knowledge about him. Yet the best is yet to come
to SCOAN or any of his offshoot ministries.
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