Prophet TB Joshua's Message Before His Death Pops Up, Said It Won't Be Easy
- A video of Prophet TB Joshua stating that it would not be easy for him to celebrate his 58th birthday this year is making the rounds online
- The renowned preacher explained that the prevailing pandemic wouldn't allow him to mark his birthday his way
- The video which is sighted on his Twitter page was posted on June 3, days ahead of his birthday on June 12
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A video of the televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as TB Joshua, indicating that it would not be easy for him to celebrate his 58th birthday this year is making the rounds online.
The renowned preacher was addressing his church members and viewers throughout the world, highlighting the prevailing circumstances and difficulties many are facing due to COVID-19.
''Viewers all over the world, June 12 is around the corner - as you know I'm a man of people, so the wound of one is the wound of all. As things stand, you may have realised it will not be easy for me to celebrate my birthday under the present circumstances,'' he posted on Twitter.
The founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) indicated that many people would love to join him to celebrate his momentous day but they're ''troubled by the situation all over the world,'' he said.
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He called for prayer and fasting throughout the world.
''Therefore, let us dedicate this day to prayer and fasting. Don’t forget the needy. By the grace of God, more birthdays are ahead. God bless you! Emmanuel. Jesus is Lord. Happy birthday.''
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, exactly a week before his milestone.
Prophet TB Joshua, unfortunately, passed away a few days before his birthday
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Prophet TB Joshua died a few days before his 58th birthday.
Multiple unconfirmed reports surfaced on the night of Saturday, June 5, claiming the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Joshua, better known as Prophet TB Joshua, is dead.
The church has now confirmed the death of the televangelist who was said to have died suddenly on Saturday night in Lagos after concluding a programme. In a post on the Facebook page of TB Joshua ministries, the church said the cleric spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting.
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