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MICHAEL JACKSON
The prophetic reputation of Pastor TB Joshua
attained new heights with the recent revelation
that he foretold the sudden death of the iconic pop
legend, Michael Jackson…
A month later, he clarified that the person concerned was not from his local environ and was
‘too young to leave your midst’ – enjoining the congregants and viewers worldwide to pray
earnestly for this 'great star', believing for the will of God to be done.
Although some may view his words as too generic to be accredited to the legendary
entertainer, the revelation of Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli on Sunday 28th June 2009, the famous
flautist, business associate of Marlon Jackson and close friend of the Jackson family, put
asunder such doubts. Joshua knew clearly who he was referring to.
In a sober atmosphere, Tee Mac spoke in front of a live television audience on Emmanuel TV,
testifying that Prophet TB Joshua had told him to warn Michael Jackson of an impending health
disaster, and invite him to visit Nigeria for healing.
“The man of God (TB Joshua) called me to his office and said to
me, ‘Please, tell your friend Marlon to bring Michael here to
Nigeria. Michael needs healing; he needs deliverance.’ I told the
man of God that Michael Jackson just went for a medical check
up because he is going to have about 50 concerts soon. But the
man of God said to me, ‘Send Michael here – he needs healing.’ ”
Utilising the occasion to reflect on life, TB Joshua asked the audience in a heartfelt message:
“If today were your last day on earth, what would people remember you for? What would
generations yet unborn read about you?’ He encouraged the people to live each day as if it
were their least, and avoid the burden of unnecessary worry and anxiety. “Let us leave
tomorrow’s trouble for the One who bore our troubles on the cross,” he remarked.
As well as speaking on major world events, Joshua regularly prophesies to individuals that
throng his flourishing church in Lagos, with uncanny accuracy. His recent prophecies include
the death of the former South Korean president, the Feb 13 plane crash in New York and the
release of Ingrid Betancourt from the Colombian jungle last year. His ministry is attracting a
growing fanatical following, particularly across Africa, and many African leaders such as John
Evans Atta Mills of Ghana regularly frequent his church for spiritual support and guidance.