By Ihechukwu Njoku
Dramatic footage of a young man dangerously jumping from The
Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) gallery was shown to
congregants on Sunday 28th September 2014, coupled with a stern
message from T.B. Joshua to his detractors.
As the under-fire pastor moved in the midst of worshippers during a
time of prophecy, commotion ensued when a young man blindly leapt off
the high gallery of The SCOAN. Crying out whilst writhing on the floor
with church workers gathered around him, he claimed he needed
‘deliverance’ from Joshua.
Later in the prayer line, the young man, who sustained only a minor
injury to his hand in the fanatical act, asked God for forgiveness for
disrupting the service, adding that he loved Joshua’s ministry and
wanted his prayers.
Joshua played back the clip of the 'suicidal' act, which was
remarkably recorded from a distant camera. “There is nothing you can
do secretly here without being exposed by the Spirit of God,” he
commented, reminding people how a security camera similarly captured
footage of the tragic building that collapsed in The SCOAN, now
crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation.
In an uncharacteristic fashion, Joshua had earlier spoken angrily
about people spreading lies and falsehoods in relation to the
incident, warning that God’s wrath would soon befall them.
“Don’t allow yourself to be used by satan,” Joshua cautioned people.
“I said that our God will get back to them. He has started somewhere…
I pray the satanic agents should be the only ones to suffer this. Warn
your family and brothers about their talk… God is a God of vengeance –
anybody can go for it.”
The cleric continued that the incident was actually provoking God to
reveal to the world more evidence of his Divine calling.
“I have been on this journey for 27 years. Do you think God can close
His eyes and rubbish everything here? They are asking God to bring
more evidence of whether He is the One who called me. Warn everyone to
be very careful. This issue at hand is a delicate issue. Whatever
anybody wants to write, let them write it; they will be the ones to
read it. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Let us be very careful
of our tongue,” he somberly stated.
Joshua has been the centre of a barrage of criticism since the tragic
building collapse in his church claimed 115 lives, 84 of whom were
identified as South Africans.
“Your responsibility is to the victims and the relations of the
victims and martyrs of faith,” the controversial pastor continued. “If
you say you are born again, look for them. Share what you have with
them – your love, prayer, affection and strength. This is what we call
‘born again’ – your pain is my pain; your joy is my joy.”
Joshua prayed for family members of the ‘martyrs of faith’, that God
would “open their understanding more to know happened here”, as well
as giving them “the grace to continue in Him”.
He added that only genuine Christians would understand his message and
response to the tragedy. “When you are outside the light, you can’t
understand what I am talking about,” he said.
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The only deliverance nigerians need is truth and to minimise corruption,once this two could be controlled am sure real and meaningful developments and progress would be achieved effortlessly.All the false prophets and pastors capitalised on the corrupt and stupidity of the populace who themselves are corrupt and ignorant to realise that to perpetrate their satanic plans are disguised as religion
ReplyDeletewhat footage? CCTV with varying time as seen in ur previous videos? if tge guy wanted to commit suicide, why come and jump in ur church? Since he loves ur ministry and knew you could pray for him why attempt suicide when he has reached solution point? MOD, if 18 days after the building collapsed you were able to force an approval from Lagos state that initially said ur building has no plan, what is this for you to arrange? We will see who God will vent his wrath on very soon. Alika. All ur ranting will not stop the truth from surfacing.
ReplyDeleteOga MOG u funny pass mr Ben. did the man tell anybdy that he wanted to jump? because someone was running closely behind him. with the speed with which he was running, why did nit dive as if diving into a pool? Rather he climbed and jumped down. what footage? CCTV with varying time as seen in ur previous videos? NE pls ask this man to play the rescue operations that went on from Friday till sunday when it was reported that rescue agencies were allowed into the premises. if the guy wanted to commit suicide, why come and jump in ur church since he loves ur ministry and knew you could pray for him why attempt suicide when he has reached solution point? MOD, if 18 days after the building collapsed you were able to force an approval from Lagos state that initially said ur building has no approval,what is this for you to arrange? We will see who God will vent his wrath on very soon. Alika. All ur ranting will not stop the truth from surfacing.
ReplyDeleteA committee of mediocrity. I have always said a fool can tell the truth very easily. But it takes a man of great sense to know how to lie and lie well. Your team of advisers, IT crew and your stunt man are so dumb and naïve that they forgot that video and story must rhyme. Really See your guy climbing over the rail before jumping with someone else on his heels before he attempts to jump. em for fly the thing the way ppl wey dey run huddles take dey jump if em no go achieve em aim of suicide according to you. Dash am money before em goo. cos u na generous man. But how come you announce say sumbdy go attempt suicide for ur church?
ReplyDeleteths pastor is a fake nd devil xpecially oritsejafor "d arm dealer nd money laundrer.they ar all killin d name of d church e.g
ReplyDeletepastor biodun (coza),oyakilome nd adultery etc.jesus warned against ths people
U be MALU! and MUMU!
DeleteOMG. Please can the govt arrest this man once and for all. Even after the death of so many people, he is still paying people to take dives. What idiot will not see the video as fake? What are people still doing in that church anyways? This is beyond ridiculous. Please so one should do something about this man before he takes more lives.
ReplyDeletePls mind what you say about the men and women of God for the holy book said thou shall not George.
ReplyDeleteFALSE PASTORS ALL OVER THE PLACE. T.B JOSHUA SHOULD BE ARRESTED, TRIED AND JAILED.
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