Jehoshaphat Mega Praise is a praise packed program that is organized annually by Apostle Olaiya Philip Oladipo, who is the General overseer of Glorious Anointing Fire and Gospel Church(GAFCC)
The term 'Jehoshaphat Mega' can be related to the same praise that Jehoshaphat the King of Judah and his people offered to God when three powerful countries gathered to War with Judah. Interestingly, they won the battle, not with Physical weapons or prayer but with weapons of praises as instructed by God.
In an interview with the Convener, Apostle Olaiya Oladipo who said "the vision to organize Jehoshaphat Mega Praise in 2019, when God told me to commence 9months preparation for the program when I was watching a television Program by Senior Pastor and General Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye.
On hearing this instruction from God, I wondered how it was going to happen, being that congregation member were less than 100, but I obeyed because I knew God was involved. I heeded and shared the vision with other ministers, and was amazed at the assistance I got."
Speaking with Reverend (Mrs.) Christiana Adekemi Oladipo, the wife of the Convener who is also one of the major coordinators said "Since inception, there have been various testimonies from Previous J.M.P editions" She expressed gratitude to God for the mind blowing testimonies which the program has recorded since its inception, talking about testimonies like approvals of delayed Visas, the gift of life partners and lots more.
According to her, the program is a platform that allows people to praise God so that they can receive their heart desires instead of praying. In her remarks, “ when you praise, God himself comes down to answer you. But when you pray, he sends an angel “ she said.
In another interview with a General Evangelist of the Glorious Anointing Fire and Gospel Church (GAFCC) Pastor (Mrs.) D.F Ojo excitedly affirmed that the program was a major success with different members of several church denominations across the body of Christ who were present to participate in Mega Praise. She also commended Apostle Olaiya, for yielding to the instruction of the holy spirit when he was first given the mandate. She said that the program was successful and that the testimonies documented from all the editions is a great assurance that God lives. She also give kudos to God's grace in the ministry as there was free medical checkup on Friday morning as well as sharing of gifts and lots more in the night session
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Speaking about the program, Apostle Olaiya characterized the program as unique and the first of of its kind. “The third edition was indeed Tremendous to the Glory of God. With over a thousand people in attendance. JMP 3.0 was indeed more than we anticipated. God brought Supporters of ministry from far and near, you could see the workings of God everywhere. I give God the Glory for his massive Provisions and testimonies.
The outcome of this third edition has prompted us to ignite preparation for the fourth edition immediately and we are believing God for a mega testimony ahead” he stated.
From the first edition in September 2020 till the third edition several Ministers across the body of Christ have been supporting this glorious course.
Pastor Olanrewaju Moses Okesooto from Cross Mystery Ministry, who was part of the planning committee, shared his testimony and confirmed the miraculous arrival of funds and laborers for the program. He expressed gratitude to God Almighty for the providing the resources which categorizes into: Fund and human resources, God provided funds and even the human resources that is hard to get due to different perspectives and people's opinions, also I thank God for the unity among laborers despite their backgrounds and denominations.
The third edition of Jehoshaphat Mega Praise was live on 30th September, 2022, featuring free medical checkup in the morning and Special Ministrations by prominent gospel artiste, the high praise, David dance even sharing of gifts and lots more in the night session.