Prophet M.O. Salawu: 10 Years of Fighting From Heaven

It was during a Sunday service circa early 2016 that Prophet Michael Olutayo Salawu, the Founding President of Nigeria Centre for World Mission and its numerous subsidiaries, made a powerful declaration that members of the church still hold on to till this day.

The declaration was made in Yoruba: “Eyin omo mi wonyi, ti mi o ba si laye mo, mo ma gbe Orun ja,” meaning, “You, my children, if I am no longer alive, I will fight from heaven.”

The bold declaration came on the heels of his desire to give pregnant women in the church confidence and hope, following an account he relayed of how the enemy had attempted to hinder a woman from bringing forth her child safely, but God intervened and granted her a safe delivery.

The statement was therefore meant to put the minds of those who might find themselves in similar circumstances at rest, that he would continue to fight on their behalf, even if it meant doing so from heaven after leaving this world.

What was initially a word of reassurance for those within that bracket has, since July 18, 2016, become a security for the entire church, as reality confirms that, though he has departed the physical realm, he remains in heaven, fighting the battles of God’s people.

Examples of this abound, with one of the instances often pointed to being how the church has continued to weather every storm, rise above every challenge, and remain unshaken in fulfilment of the words of Jesus that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His Church.

The church, as time continues to bear witness, keeps reaping a bountiful harvest of souls for God every day, while its branches continue to spring up across different parts of the world, in consonance with the command of Jesus that the Gospel should reach the ends of the earth.

Today, the number of branches of the church has surpassed what it was when he passed on, a development that many regard as a clear validation that his repeated declaration that “the work has just started” has truly come to fruition.

And aside from the exponential growth being witnessed by the church, another evidence that has continued to make the rounds was the incident involving some persons who attempted to take over a piece of land belonging to the church but later beat a retreat after one of them reportedly claimed that Baba appeared to him in a dream, holding a cane and warning them to desist from troubling the church.

The experiences of the youths in the church further add to the growing body of testimonies, as they continue to convey testimonies of how doors of opportunities, divine favour, breakthroughs, and unforgettable turnarounds have opened for them after calling on the God of Baba Salawu, with many attributing their victories, career progress, academic achievements, and other notable attainments to the grace they believe flows through the altar.

Amid the testimonies of opportunities and breakthroughs, another account that adds a new layer to the belief that he is still up there fighting for his people is that of a youth who once cautioned his friends against copying his lifestyle, explaining that he enjoys a privilege they may not have because, according to him, “I have a father (Baba Salawu) fighting my battles from heaven; there were certain things I did that ordinarily should have attracted punishment, but mercy came knocking instead, so let me warn you that you might not be spared the consequences if you choose to walk the same path which I have now abandoned.”

Should we also speak of the person who was once staring death in the face but called on the God of Baba Salawu and, against all odds, came out of the valley of the shadow of death and remains hale and hearty till this day?

While Baba Salawu can never take the place of Jesus Christ as the only mediator between God and mankind, it is sufficient to state that Baba Salawu continues to bear the burdens of so many people before heaven, interceding on their behalf and presenting their concerns before the Triune God.

Some also make reference to the firmly spread umbrella of divine protection over members of the church as a confirmation of his bold declaration that even if they number up to one billion, not a single person would be left uncovered under God’s unfailing protective canopy.

There is also the encounter of a church member who, when attacked with a threat, boldly replied, “Don’t make me report you to the God of M.O. Salawu,” a response that revealed his strong confidence that Baba Salawu, a true soldier of Christ, remains in heaven, still fighting the battles of God’s people.

Another instance frequently mentioned is that of his mausoleum at the church headquarters, which has become a place of refuge and prayer for people from all walks of life who, till this day, testify to receiving instant answers to their petitions.

There is also a popular song that has become a familiar refrain, with the words, “Olorun Baba Salawu ko sun, aye lo wa titi di oni, ipe Olutayo ko so agbara nu o, oun n se ise agbara ju ti akoko igbani,” meaning, “The God of Baba Salawu does not sleep. He is alive forever. The calling of Olutayo has not lost its power. It is accomplishing even greater works than before.”

The song is believed to have been born out of countless encounters with Baba Salawu, and stands as a manifestation of how his calling continues to make great exploits, as affirmations exist in abundance of his appearances in the dreams of many, where they receive direction, solutions, words of comfort, etcetera, during difficult moments.

In fact, many within the church share the view that it feels as though Baba never truly departed, because, to them, his presence continues to loom large and remains palpably felt amongst them, with the only difference being that he can no longer be seen with the natural eyes.

Taken together, the meteoric growth of the church, the innumerable testimonies of answered prayers, the “spiritual” encounters experienced by people from all walks of life, the countless experiences associated around his ministry, and many more that cannot be exhausted have continued to fan the flames of the belief that Baba Salawu’s declaration ten years ago has truly come to pass, that he is indeed “gbe Orun ja” (fighting from heaven).

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