Happy 32nd Wedding Anniversary to Prophet TB Joshua and his lovely Wife, Evelyn Joshua

 

Marriage is a very beautiful gift. A happy and successful marriage is an amazing blessing from God.  Yet often, the greatest gifts in life are not always cherished the way they should be, even by men of God in the high status. The fact that we serve God doesn't equate to success in marriage or success in anything, but a successful marriage can advance our ministry tremendously. We see our sister that I often call Mama Sarah the few times I came close to her. She is amazing, beautiful, unassuming, prayerful and a mother indeed.

We sometimes come to marriage bringing along from our past what doesn’t help the institution.  Again, what works for two individuals, coping with their everyday stresses of life, may not work so well for another family. Hence comparing our marriage to the next-door neighbour isn't the correct measuring yard. We celebrate Prophet TB Joshua and Mama Sarah on their own unique merits, achievement, exemplary life and their task of caring for the Church.

An expert in the law went to test Jesus with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it. Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:35-40).

We believe that virtually every marital problem can be traced back to one or both partners failing to abide by these two laws, irrespective of whether they are church leaders or not. The minute we begin to focus on our wants and needs over those of God or our partner; we may be looking for trouble. But if we commit our relationship to God and make a conscious decision each day to put God and our partner first, our marriage will be able to weather any storm.

Our celebrants today make us proud and hopeful despite the carnal world and their evil agenda attacking the marriage institution and the church relentlessly. God promises in (Isaiah 55:11) that His word will not return empty without accomplishing great things He sends it out to achieve. Our prayers for Prophet TB Joshua and Evelyn is in the word of Jesus in (Luke 24:49), the promise to clothe them with power from above and enable them to do God's work efficiently with accomplishment, and a reward of a happy home. Happy 32nd Wedding Anniversary.  Emmanuel! GOD WITH US!

Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi,University of Ilorin, Nigeria

The Consequences of What We Do and Don’t Do

 

In (Revelation 22::12) we read one of the closing remarks from Jesus saying, “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.”  We all shall stand before the judgment seat of Christ where we will receive a commendation, reward or judgment of our actions or inactions. God will pay each person in two ways. If we serve sin we receive God’s judgment and if we serve God then God’s Rewards. For we shall all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what we have done whether good or bad, (2 Corinthians 5:10). For surely each person will receive a reward according to what he or she has done (Psalms 62:12). Jesus also said in (Matthew 16:27) that, “The Son of Man is going to come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done”. We shall also be rewarded with everlasting life if we believe in Jesus the Son of God and the Messiah, (John 3:16).

The great lesson coming out from the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) seemingly makes no economic sense when you discover a mighty healing power, the New Anointing Water, Anointing Sticker, and many other faith-building materials and ship them freely across the globe at extra cost. In Jesus’ time, the intellectual community in Jerusalem also thought that civilization and the world economy couldn’t be built on Jesus’ teaching. What we have today in Prophet TB Joshua of SCOAN is no drama but reality because of his faith and devotion to the Word of God. God is going to reward Prophet TB Joshua and his Ministries with an overflowing cup of blessings beyond material things anyone can see, and here on earth with endued power from above and peace of mind.

In the same vein, our faithfulness to God on earth will increase our commendation, responsibility, and fellowship with God in heaven. Therefore let us not be desirous of vainglory. Instead, we should not be weary in doing good because in due season God will reward us. We shall continue to love, not just in word or in tongue, but indeed and in truth.

Emmanuel

Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Looking Forward With Prophet TB Joshua for a Quick SCOAN Reopening

 

As we progress in the calendar year in this New Year, our expectations and hope for a better year become higher because of our faith in Christ Jesus who has called us to follow Him. Moreover, we expect a fresh beginning every day, and a new fellowship opportunity to increase our faith, despite that the heaviness of the past year 2020 is real. Many have suffered losses of family and jobs, lack of fellowship in isolation, loss of finances and health, and gave up their dreams in their isolation especially because of covid-19. The fellowship we take for guaranteed in the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), our Arena of Liberty, is becoming a prayer point as we want to be there again. Of course, our God offers hope in our struggle and help at our worst and hardest moments. Hence as we look forward into the unknown future, we can also look into God’s Word and find hope for the unexpected days ahead. In particular, Church reopening in some form has to be considered without delay and the form is what God shall tell our Prophet TB Joshua. The SCOAN has not surrendered either to the noisy mod crowd or to any covid-19, which are only mere challenges as the prophet himself knows, (James 1:2). We thank God for the New Anointing Water and the Ministry of “Distance Not a Barrier”. This is amazing and may God continually renew His anointing on Prophet TB Joshua for greater leadership. We also notice the dilemma the Church finds itself these challenging days, between the carnal and secular world always looking for condemnation and the lukewarm congregation.  The modern Christians the prophets of God have to deal with today is a people accepting the Grace of Jesus but rejecting the Law and the Righteousness of Jesus, or the Jews who accept the Law but rejecting the Saviour.  

Jesus reassured His disciples in (John 14:3) when He said, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also”. This is a very weighty and strong hope for the downcast disciples as any are today. It’s a reminder that not only is there a day coming when Jesus will return for His children, but also the promise that He is preparing a heavenly home right now for all those who put their faith in Him for salvation. This gives the believers heart great help and hope as we look toward unexpected circumstances. No matter what comes our way or what struggles we encounter, one day we will reach our heavenly home and there will be no more pain or sorrow there. Therefore we shall not worry, “about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Sufficient for the day is its trouble”, (Matthew 6:34).

It will be recalled however that in places where fellowship, schools, and institutions have reopened responsibility has been placed squarely on the shoulders of participants and other stakeholders. Closing institutions indefinitely is going to be more harmful to the society than its cause, covid-19. On this, we are so comfortable for the preparation of Prophet TB Joshua, both on prophetic ministry and provision of faith materials on the subject matter. Hence we encourage that people must be allowed into SCOAN freely to come and see that the Lord is good just as young prophets and the public need improved faith through challenging times like these.  Despite the challenges, we are “anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, we let our requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).

On this occasion, Prophet TB Joshua can be likened to John the Baptist in many ways. John the Baptist did not mingle himself with the elites in Jerusalem schools but separated himself to become a crying voice in the wilderness waiting on God. He came out preaching repentance and baptism, (Luke 3:1-19). The SCOAN is a Holy Spirit movement requiring all of us to wait for the voice of the Lord and a movement taking Prophet TB Joshua to solitary places to learn and hear from God. We have enough evidence to know that many angels and working in the ministry together with the Holy Spirit. The SCOAN population would not allow any anxiety to creep into their minds and hearts. Prophet TB Joshua taught us that desperation or anxiety is a silent distraction that seems to live everywhere we look. May the Lord Jesus continually bless our prophet and the Church in his charge!

Emmanuel.

Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

MY PHONE CALL WITH PRESIDENT YAR’ADUA - PROPHET TB JOSHUA

 

“If not the condemnation and persecution, do you think I would be at the level I am today? I know the value of my trials. The value is so great; they have made the whole world to know me. It’s a free advert. You can see there is no signpost or signboard of The SCOAN since the beginning of this church. You are my advert; you are my signpost. The question people used to ask me - why is there no advert or signboard? You cannot find it anywhere. Why? Because God has blessed me with free adverts.

It takes the spirit of foolishness to hear something without going there to confirm. Everyone that God destined to be a leader, when they hear something - it may take time - but they will find a way to confirm what they hear. In the process of confirmation, they find out the truth. This ministry has been here for the past twenty years. If there is anyone out there who says he’s a man of wisdom and understanding and still not confirmed - it means something is wrong. Your confirmation brought you here. You are not just here; it’s what you heard in the past. In the process of confirming your information, you found yourself here. So, the free advert is so gracious. It’s a big blessing to me.

It was this free advert that brought about Emmanuel TV. I was on the Nigerian national television and local television. When the miracles were showing, because of me, your former President said they should remove the miracles. They stopped miracle programmes on your national and local television. The body that guides the television stations in Nigeria enacted a law that no miracle pastor should be shown. It was because of me, not because of anybody else. That brought about Emmanuel TV!

Let me tell you about the phone call I had with late President Yar’Adua. He is a great man. I received a phone call - ‘I will give you an honour, OFR’. This is a man who did not share the same faith with me - he is a Muslim man. People are unaware of this because I don’t put it on my name. When you see TB Joshua, you will not see OFR. I said I am honouring my nation - so I sent my wife to receive the award.

Sometimes when you are saying, ‘Northerner, Southerner, Easterner’ - the issue is not that. LOVE. Nigeria is one. This is a man from the Northern Part of Nigeria; he is a real Muslim man. We have never met; he never invited me for prayer. But he got to know and monitor all that is happening at The SCOAN. I could remember he said to me - after looking at the analysis of pilgrimage to this country from each port of entry in Nigeria - he realised I am the biggest source that attracts foreigners. This is the first time you are hearing this from me. Your oil could not attract such visitors - but anointing attracts visitors.

You talk of North, you talk of South, you talk of Christians, you talk of religious people, you talk of Muslims - LOVE is the greatest. Where is love? The Bible says love your neighbour as yourself. Your neighbour could be your enemy, could be a pagan, a religious man or a Muslim - the Bible says love them all! Love is the greatest. It means love is greater than everything you practice. The name of Jesus is LOVE.

Is it Muslims condemning me? Are they the ones speaking against me? Are they the ones saying you should not come here? Where there is love, you will come to me and I will go to you. You want to know what I am doing and I want to know what you are doing. Love permits us to do findings. That is the characteristic of love. Find out the truth and the truth will set you free!”

- Prophet TB Joshua (7th April 2013)

MY POSITION ON COVID-19 VACCINE - PROPHET TB JOSHUA

 

“Concerning the ongoing situation in the world, I have received thousands of emails on the COVID-19 vaccine. No doubt, there are many conspiracy theories surrounding this vaccine. However, my belief is that our governments are only trying to look for a way out of this very challenging situation, although there may be bad faith in certain quarters. Many people have complained of some negative reactions but this is always the case with vaccines of this nature. I remember I used to have such reactions whenever I took chloroquine. That does not mean chloroquine is bad. It works positively for many. At this time, our governments need our support and our cooperation – because the world is in a dilemma. God bless you. Emmanuel!” - Prophet TB Joshua

Prophet TB Joshua Back From the Mountain Top With Renewed Anointing

In Mark Chapter 8 Jesus taught His disciples series of lessons. For example, Jesus asked them, "Why doth this generation seek after a sign?" But He also said to them that "There shall no sign be given unto this generation". Again He asked them, "Whom do men say that I am?", and, "But whom say ye that I am?" To which Peter answered, "Thou art the Christ". Then six days after Jesus took with him Peter, and James, and John, and led them up into a high mountain apart by themselves and He was transfigured before them. There Jesus' raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. When they finally came down Jesus taught every one of us a golden lesson saying, "If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth", (Mark 9:23).

Before the end of the year 2020, it was made public on Emmanuel TV that Prophet TB Joshua was on a mountain praying. To his critics, they would think that the publication was self-gratifying but to his followers, we were praying along with him so that God would locate our cases. Jesus had said our generation wouldn't be convinced by signs but Jesus had blessed Prophet TB Joshua with a new awesome breakthrough in the form of a "New Anointing Water". Jesus has given Prophet TB Joshua a renewed anointing. I am incapable of either writing or commenting on this phenomenon breakthrough but I can say that Prophet TB Joshua knowns about the suffering of the world and that he cares. He is a Prophet with "Faith in Action", not one asking you to sow seed before you get from Jesus but to have faith in Jesus Christ. We congratulate Prophet TB Joshua by saying "Thank You Jesus" from the bottom of our heart.

We hope the prophet will soon reveal his vision about the year 2021. We all know that 2020 was full of challenges and it became part of Prophet TB Joshua's concern and prayer points whilst on the mountain. The secular world with its agenda has developed various vaccines to combat the ranging covid-19 pandemic. The unpalatable consequences of covid-19 are going to be felt from henceforth. Our only hope is our unshaken faith in Jesus who already knows everything. Jesus is working with His holy prophets and He is also willing to use any one of us. The current New Anointing Water introduced by Prophet TB Joshua is his version of "Faith Vaccine", not just against simply covid-19. We pray the prophet will find time to pray on Emmanuel TV for all people who have faith in it to "Touch the Screen of their own TV" and experience God's touch in their various homes across the globe. Jesus had said, "All things are possible for him that believes". We believe, Lord Jesus, that you are the Son of God and the Messiah of the world, kindly help our un-believe. Emmanuel

Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Jesus was known More By What He did Than What He Said

 

In (Luke 24:13-35) on the road to Emmaus, right after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the resurrected Jesus joined Himself in walking with two of His disciples on that way. These disciples didn't recognise that it was Jesus walking with them on the way. "That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him", (Luke 24:13-16).

Why the two disciples recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread and not in the teaching and exposition of the scripture on their way to Emmaus might have been designed to be so for our learning. However, the disciples might have got used to how often they had seen Him break bread. Jesus often brought down the wrath of the religious elite upon Himself because of His dietary customs. He ate food with sinners and tax collectors in violation of the sanctimonious taboos of His day. He would refuse to send His followers away until they had been fed. His followers had seen him take a little boy’s lunch of two fishes and five loaves, bless this food, break it, and then distribute it to a throng of people that numbered in thousands. It is easy to recognise Jesus, a generous Friend like no other, a Lover of humanity, the Bread of Life, One ready to abide with us at the slightest invitation. Jesus had taught His disciples that when they fed another who was hungry, it was as though they were doing it to Him. These were among the flood of memories these disciples brought with them to the table at Emmaus. Maybe it is no wonder they recognized Him in action, perhaps their little bread became big enough for all three of them after Jesus blessed it.

To start the New Year 2021 Prophet TB Joshua in his usual characteristic went to a solitary mountain to pray and communing with God at a mountain. The prophet went up the mountain seeking the face of God for divine intervention on the cure for the afflictions currently facing the entire world. Prophet TB Joshua has both compassion and empathy for the general human race. The result of his prayer at the mountain is that he has been mandated to release some messages in addition to releasing some faith materials for the year 2021; the New Anointing Water and the New Anointing sticker, tagged “Not Mine But God’s Own.” Those of us following TB Joshua would be able to recognise him more by his actions, by his laying of hands, generous giving, etc, and not just the excellent teachings the Televangelist gives his global listeners daily. People will keep coming up to Prophet TB Joshua for prayer and to build their faith because the prophet is realistic and practical. While the rich world is investing heavily in vaccines the prophet is praying and investing in faith-building materials.

The question to ask ourselves is whether our actions have ever helped others to recognize Jesus today. Whether we carry the mark of Jesus Christ. Whether we are willing to be clothed with the "Promise of the Father" to witness for Jesus in our chaotic world. James (James 2:15- 16) said: "If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go and be filled', without giving them the things they needed for the body, what does it profit?" If anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? (1 John 3:17). Luke told the story in his gospel “of all that Jesus began to do and teach” (Acts 1:1). In emulating Jesus Christ, or even His prophet TB Joshua, each person must go out and labour for Jesus this New Year, because we are going to be known more by our work in action as the field, is ripe for harvest. Emmanuel.

Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria