Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as T.B.Joshua’s last words prior to his death was “watch and pray”.
This is according to a statement put out by his church administration.The statement read in part Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets’– Amos 3:7
“On Saturday 5th June 2021, Prophet TB Joshua spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting: ‘Time for everything – time to come here for prayer and time to return home after the service.’
“God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.
“As Prophet TB Joshua says, ‘The greatest way to use life is to spend it on something that will outlive it’.
“Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.
“The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.
“Here are Prophet TB Joshua’s last words: ‘Watch and pray.’
“One life for Christ is all we have; one life for Christ is so dear.”
The very highly successful pastor, Evangelist, Deliverance Minister and Philanthropist founded and led the Synagogue, Church of all Nations (SCOAN) till his death on Saturday 5th June 2021. Prior to his death there had been unconfirmed reports particularly on social media saying he had taken ill.
Beyond the spiritual or religious impact made by him and his ministry, he will be remembered for his outreach which ministered to millions of poor vulnerable and needy persons, including people displaced by war and conflicts or natural disasters across tribe, religion , region or race.
His church had over the years become a mecca of sorts to persons from around the globe
seeking solutions to their various physical, spiritual and material challenges.
Indeed, when a portion of his church hostel collapsed on 12th September 2014 the majority of
the people who died, 115 of them, were foreigners – 84 South Africans, 1Zimbabwean, and 30
others of unknown nationality.
Born on June 12, 1963, T.B Joshua would have clocked 58 years on June 12 2021 just seven
days from the day he died.
Burial arrangements are to be announced later.