Famous preacher and founder, Synagogue Church of All Nation, Prophet T.B. Joshua has declared that this 2014 will not be easy for Nigeria, especially for leaders in high places..

The pastor stated this during the Crossover service held at his church in Ikotun, Lagos, yesterday.

T.B. Joshua who came out about 11pm to deliver his New Year’s prophetic message air live via the churche’s popular television station, Emmanuel TV, counselled believers to be steadfast in faith despite the challenges that would arise in the New Year.

He said, “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

According to him, “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 said.

He specifically said that the aviation 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 who would ‘follow the ways of the Lord’. “Many people that are not known will be risen by destiny,” he prophesied.

On 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.”

“Many other key leaders in political parties will go down in 2014,” Joshua announced to the somber audience. “If many key leaders go down in 2014, what will now happen in 2015? Pray for 2015 to be fulfilled. The beginner is not the owner but the finisher.”