The
pretty daughter of the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All
Nations, Prophet T.B Joshua, who have been very successful in their
life's endeavors, have opened up on life, careers, family and so much
more.
The prophet's daughters interviewed in SaharaWeekly
Sarah and Promise Joshua are very lucky. They are Prophet T.B Joshua’s daughters and doing so well in life.
Sarah who is 22-years-old was called to the Nigerian Bar on
Wednesday, December 16 2015, and she has also been called to the New
York bar in the United States of America.
Promise is 18 and studying Politics and International Relations at
London School of Economics in the United Kingdom. It’s obvious that
they’re both apples of the renowned prophet’s eyes.
In this exclusive interviews with SaharaWeekly, both reflected on
life as daughters of Prophet T.B Joshua and what it has added to their
life.
Here are the excerpts:
How does it feel being the first-born of Prophet T. B Joshua?
I am privileged and fortunate to be the daughter of such a humble
and great man of God called T. B Joshua. He is someone I look up to,
because he’s a man of God and he has been able to guide me every time I
need him. I am so happy, so humble to be his daughter. He has been a
good guide. Therefore, I can’t afford to disappoint him and God, because
to whom much is given, much is expected. And I definitely love him.
How would you describe him, is he a good father?
He is a true example of humility. I have seen so many things in him
that are worthy of emulation. As a father, he is the best anybody can
pray to have. I am not just saying that because he is my father but also
because it’s the truth. Also, it’s not what I think about him or what
people think about him that counts but what God says about him.
Some people don’t understand your father. They seem to have wrong impression about him, what’s your take on this?
That’s why I said he is a true man of God. Like I said earlier,
it’s not what people say that counts but what God says. Everybody has
the right to air their opinion but God’s opinion counts most.
The daughters of the prophet
What’s his reaction to your success story?
He’s very happy and proud of me. I am always happy whenever he is
proud of me. He has given me so much and I feel I have a lot to offer
and can’t disappoint him.
What’s the special gift or words of encouragement he has given you?
He always says that life is an experience. I know my dad and he is a
living example of how to live; he’s humble and devoted to God.
People see him as a successful Minister of God, with international repute. Can the same be said of him as a family man?
Definitely, he is and that’s why I said he is the best dad I could
ever wish for. I am so grateful to God and proud to be his daughter.
As Pastor T. B Joshua’s daughter, how do your friends
relate to you? Are you under pressure to introduce your friends to your
dad, most especially, for prayers?
My friends were surprised that I am his daughter. And yes, they always want me to introduce them to him.
Has the name T. B Joshua opened doors for you?
When people know that I am his daughter, they are always
surprised. And that spurs me on to work harder and achieve what I want.
Now that you’ve been called to the bar, what’s next?
I have also been called to bar in New York. I passed and will be called to bar at New York Supreme Court in January 2016.
Tell us about your educational background?
I went to Ronik International School, Ikotun, Lagos. I did my Law
degree at the London School of Economics. And I did my Masters in New
York.
Promise Joshua
Furthermore, Sister to Sarah, Promise Joshua, also had a chat. Here are the excerpts:
Can you briefly introduce yourself?
My name is Promise Joshua. I am sister to Sarah Joshua who has just
been called to the Nigerian bar. I am studying Politics and
International Relations at the London School of Economics.
How has life been as Prophet T. B Joshua’s daughter?
That’s a nice question. Life has been great. I feel it’s a
privilege to be Prophet T.B. Joshua’s daughter. He is one in a million. I
have never seen anyone like him. He is a world figure who has done
quite a lot. It’s a great honour to be a child of Prophet T.B. Joshua.
Would you describe him as a strict father, a disciplinarian?
He has a bit of everything. It’s good to have some balance. I think
he is quite tough, he teaches us what to do. He wants us to succeed by
emulating the path of honour he has chosen. He is a disciplinarian for
sure, and I think my sister has imbibed his principles of hard work and
godliness, and that has led to her success. By God’s grace, we are
following his path and seeing results. My sister, who is just 22,
studied Law at London School of Economics and went to New York for her
bar exams. She has also been called to the Nigerian bar. She will be
called to the bar in New York shortly. Her ability to have combined the
New York and Nigerian bar exams is a testimony to the disciplined
upbringing our father gave us. She has been a role model and I am
following her footsteps.
How old are you?
I am 18.
How do you react to the negative comments about your dad?
I think that life is full of challenges, and one thing my dad has
taught us, is that the road to success is not a red carpet. From him, we
have learnt that whenever criticism and condemnation come our way, we
should see them as stepping-stones to greater heights. Moreover, he has
taught us to see unpleasant situations in life as a way of
strengthening our faith in God, because like he always says, crown and
glory are not without their own pains. Even Jesus, the saviour of the
world was reviled, condemned and crucified by mankind whom He had come
to save. You should be scared when your life is too smooth, so says my
father. Whenever I hear negative comments about my dad, I encourage him
to carry on, because I know most sincerely that he is on the right path.
I really admire him as a man in his own world, who has accomplished a
lot. He is definitely a role model.
Can you marry a pastor?
If God wants it, why not?
Have you ever benefitted from being a daughter of Prophet T. B Joshua?
First, the spiritual cover I enjoy is unquantifiable. I have
recorded a lot of successes in many things I have done in life. I also
think I have received a lot of favours being his daughter. He has
impacted so many lives in the world, and so, many people out there want
to help me once they know I am his daughter. Being his daughter has
opened so many doors in my life.
What is the greatest lesson he has taught you?
I have learnt quite a lot from him. It’s difficult to point to just
one. But I think I can say one great thing I have learnt from him is
that challenges are good.
How was growing up in the home of T. B Joshua?
It’s an experience I will live to remember. It’s unique in the
sense that I grew up in the midst of many people. Being a church of all
nations, I have learnt a lot from people of different cultures and
climes, and that has made me a very simple and open-minded person.
What is the greatest gift you have received from your father?
He has given me a couple of gifts including the Holy Bible. But one
gift I will not forget in a hurry is the trainers I received from him
for my gym activities. We wear the same size of shoes and it was nice
receiving that gift and sometimes sharing some of his footwears with
him.
N/B: This interview was conducted on January 2016 exclusively to SaharaWeekly.
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