- Pastor TB Joshua of the Synagogue Church has reacted to the government’s ban of gatherings
- TB Joshua urged Nigerians to obey the government
- The pastor said that he is on his knees praying for the nation
Pastor TB Joshua of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has reacted to the government’s ban on large gatherings and open worships. The pastor took to his social media page to speak to followers.
In a video shared on the official Facebook page of the church, TB Joshua told followers to obey the government and listen to the instructions given to them. The man of God noted the instruction that was given as regards large gatherings of people.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Lagos state government planned to stop church and mosque services. It was reported that the government said that the plan to shut down religious services across the state is a proactive measure to stop the virus from spreading as the pandemic is currently destroying the world. According to the government, the ban is in the interest of the people.
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Although just a few positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Nigeria, the government is taking practical measures to ensure that the deadly virus does not spread further.
While some citizens have been grumbling about the ban on open gatherings, TB Joshua encouraged Christians to adhere to the rules laid down by the government. The SCAON pastor noted that a good Christian is a good citizen.
The man of God assured Christians that they are not alone. He noted that he is on his knees praying to God on behalf of the nation.
Watch the video below:
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In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that TB Joshua declared that coronavirus would be over by March 27. The man of God made the declaration while he was preaching at the Sunday service of his church which held on March 15, 2020. The clergyman stated that before the end of March, the virus would become a thing of the past, and it would not be because of any cure that medical experts came up with.
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