Prophet TB Joshua Declares 2014 As A Year Of 'Crossing The Bridge'

Renowned Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua has declared 2014 as a year of 'crossing the bridge', prophesying it to be a year of destiny where corruption would be corrected in Nigeria as corrupt leaders would go down.

It was an electric atmosphere in The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) where large crowds thronged to usher in the New Year 2014.

T.B. Joshua came out around 11pm to deliver his much anticipated prophetic message in a broadcast beamed live via the churches popular television station Emmanuel TV.

He first counseled believers to stay steadfast in faith despite the challenges that would arise in the coming year. "We are tempted so that we may pray the more. Afflictions are meant for our spiritual benefit," he encouraged the congregants and television viewers.  

Moving on, he spoke about what was to be expected in the New Year, attendees listening with rapt attention and scribbling notes as he spoke. "This New Year 2014 is not like any other year in the past. It is a year of crossing bridge. To cross the bridge, you need to grab onto faith," he began. "This is not going to be easy for the mighty. Many of the mighty will fall. Pray for them. The rich, famous and popular people – many will fall this 2014 because crossing the bridge is not going to be easy; they need God. Many of them believe it is their own making to be great in their own area of expertise."

He went on to decry the effect this 'fall' would have on the business world as, according to him, "98% of businesses and companies are owned by these people." Specifying a field of business that would especially be affected, he said the airline industry would face multiple challenges, leading to an unprecedented rise in ticket prices, particularly noting that African airlines would be most affected.  Joshua further declared 2014 to be a year of destiny for those would 'follow the ways of the Lord'. "Many people that are not known will be rise by destiny," he prophesied.
Talking about the current Nigerian political situation, Joshua said, "There will be a leadership tussle on who will lead and who will be presidential candidate in APC which will affect them as a political party. They should be vigilant. Many are with them in flesh but not with them in spirit." Talking about the current crisis Nigeria's ruling party PDP are embroiled in, the prophet stated that they would 'pay any price to unite' but that the issue of who would be the presidential candidate would cause challenges.

"Many of the key leaders in political parties will go down in 2014," Joshua then announced to the sombre audience. "If many key leaders go down with 2014, what will now happen in 2015? Pray for 2015 to be fulfilled. The beginner is not the owner but the finisher."
He then stated to thunderous applause that 2014 would see a positive improvement for the nation in the area of corruption. "What will happen in 2014 will result in the correction of the corruption in Nigeria because many corrupt leaders will go down in 2014."

Joshua then prayed for the congregants who all lit candles to symbolize the dawn of the New Year. "God has promised that 2014 is the year of destiny. Your destiny cannot be changed. This New Year, your destiny cannot be tampered with. I command your dream to come true, your dream to come to fulfillment, in Jesus' name."