A FIRST TIMER’S ACCOUNT OF PROPHET T.B.

JOSHUA

Until recently, I always thought that the best way to analyze issues is to rely
on the information provided by “experts”, whose job it is to inform others,
especially those who really do not have the time to do the investigations and
groundwork themselves. It became clear to me that although quite reliable in
some instances, there are certain prices to be paid by those who solely rely
on the information of others without making any efforts of their own before
forming an opinion on any issue.

I have been a Christian since birth. I have followed the word of God and read
the Holy bible right from my early years as a human being. I remember
clearly that in the book of Proverbs 8 vs 9: To the discerning all of them are
right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge…

The spirit of discerning is a vital one that God has promised to bestow unto
those who are members of his kingdom and who crave the knowledge for the
well being of themselves and their environment at large.

For a very long time, there has been a strong wave of attack on the person
of Prophet TB Joshua of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, especially
against his practices and doctrines. I have followed the commentaries of
popular Christians in Nigeria and around the world at large regarding this
man of God.

As time went by, it became clearer to me that the majority of those who are
criticizing him seem to have a personal issue with him. They, in my opinion,
turned the whole issue into an attack scheme, slandering and campaign of
calumny. So I decided to ask the questions and try to provide answers to
them. In order for me to do these effectively, it was important for me to visit
the Synagogue personally and ascertain the true situation of things myself. I
asked questions such as;
 1. Is it true that this man does not use the name of Jesus in his activities?
2. Does he really preach the word of God and quote from the Bible?
3. How true are the prophecies that he speaks to members of his church
and to the world at large?

On the particular Sunday, I got into the church premises at about 8:00am
and was ushered into the church auditorium by the ushers as a newcomer to
the church. I was directed to sit alongside fellow newcomers just beside the
main gate entrance, under the gallery. After waiting for about 10 minutes,
we were all moved to our seats for the day. I was asked to sit just close to
the altar, where I could catch a good view of the man of God when he comes
out for the day’s ministration. The service commenced with the opening
prayers, followed by the praise and worship by the church choir. At about
9:16am, Prophet TB Joshua walked into the church auditorium. The first thing
I noticed about him was the air of humility around him; he was simply
dressed in a shirt and trousers. Next, was the answer to the first question,
something which came to me as a wild surprise, thanks to the number of
comments that I have listened to in the past concerning TB Joshua; he
actually welcomed the congregation to the service in the name of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

He immediately went into the sermon for the day, raising into the air a
devotional material titled: WAREFARE IS NECESSARY, which he said was
for our friends and families at home and at work. He started his message
which was titled: I am a faith man. I was stunned as I listened to this same
man preach the word of God whilst quoting from the Holy Bible, which he
referred to as “The Only book that can transform your life”. It dawned
on me, without any form of doubt that there was something supernatural
about this man and his ministry. At this point in time, it was not yet clear to
me what it was.
Deep into his sermon, he displayed what I still find only to be of God - the
spirit of true giving. Widows and widowers, orphans, less privileged,
physically challenged et al, were all beneficiaries of the gifts of cash which
he gave out to them on the day, all coupled with bags of rice and flour given
to them as well. It was truly an opportunity for me to see for myself, those
things that true critics will choose to turn blind eyes to.

At the end of the sermon, he started to speak to members of the

congregation, specifically calling out individuals, telling them very private
issues that concern them, sometimes even going as far as calling out their
names. This was truly awesome. There was this particular man who sat just
beside me. The man got the shocker of his life when the prophet pointed at
him and specifically told him the problems that brought him to the church,
he went further to tell him his date of birth, and the man almost went crazy
with the surprise that he displayed. What touched me the most was that
problems that maybe people could not voice out but that had troubled them
for years – were revealed by TB Joshua and then they were prayed for and
‘delivered’. I can only use that word because – the solution had come and it
was a spiritual one – as TB Joshua himself says – the root of everything is
spiritual. It is one thing to have a word of knowledge about someone’s life –
something they have never disclosed to anyone – but it is another to provide
the solution and see the follow up in that person’s life – I mean, freedom
forever. It really made me think about what prophecy is meant for.

The service ended and I knew without any shadow of doubt that the end has
come for those who have decided to carry out their acts of blasphemy
against the works of God in the life of TB Joshua; at least in my life. There
was no room left for me to harbour the wicked lies and deceit that have been
constantly sown into the minds of the unsuspecting public, in order to tarnish
the name of God in the life of the prophet. I have since asked for forgiveness
of my sins from God and prayed that other people who are still in the
bondage of this evil cabal will be set free in the name of Jesus.

I advice other people who are currently in the habit of forming opinions
about others to desist from doing so and carry out their own investigations,
especially when the involved issues are things of the spirit which can be
confirmed by witnessing and prayers.

How come this man of God has continuously survived each bout of criticism
thrown at him to become stronger? Why can’t his detractors hand over the
issue to God to nullify the “powers” of TB Joshua if indeed they are false?
Why can’t people allow the course of nature to dismantle the popularity of
this man as has been done to previous false men of God?

More questions begging for answers.

Acts 5:38
“So my advice is, leave these men alone. Let them go. If they are
planning and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be
overthrown.