The largest flag in the world, the 'Lion of Judah' banner was on Saturday hoisted at the Redeemed Camp, Keffi Road, Abuja, on Saturday by its maker, Prophetess Grace Galindez-Gupana.
Gupana, who is a Filipino, said that the flag was part of what she called the divine visitation to Nigeria.
The flag, which spanned two hectares had been acclaimed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest banner ever made by mankind.
She added that she transported the flag from Israel in obedience to the divine instruction to her, describing the event as a victory for Nigeria.
Speaking with journalists, the prophetess claimed that God would be visiting Nigeria soon, saying that He has shown her a vision in which He promised to raise the country as a real giant of Africa with influence and impacts across the world.
She explained that she had never visited any black nation until God directed her to come to Ibadan, Oyo State where she first hoisted the banner on December 18, 2010.
The prophetess said that though her seven days' stay in Ibadan was not quite pleasant on account of erratic power supply, culture shock and the unfamiliar food, she, however, heard God's voice which told her about the great divine plan for the country.
Galindez-Gupana, a businesswoman, who runs the Kingdom of Jerusalem Foundation in Philipines, said that God loves Nigeria "because His name is everywhere, on the street, in businesses, even in beer parlours."
She said that she saw a vision where a shroud was hindering the nation's glory, but according to her, God attributed this to satanic plan due to the divine love He has for the people.
She stressed that Jesus Christ had his chosen ones in the country whom he would use for Nigeria's deliverance.
She said, "I have never been to any country with a large black population, until God asked me to come to Nigeria. He directed me to Ibadan where we unfolded the Lion of Judah flag. I don't know why He directed me to Ibadan. In Philipines, we have light 24 hours, but in Ibadan, we don't have light for up to 4-5 hours daily, but I heard the voice of God there and He told me He will raise a man of His choice that will raise Nigeria. The banner we are hoisting signifies victory."
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Posted: at 24-01-2011 08:40 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
ok so what is the significance of this? God would be visiting Nigeria soon? lol where has he been all the while?
"Galindez-Gupana, a businesswoman, who runs the Kingdom of Jerusalem Foundation in Philipines, said that God loves Nigeria "because His name is everywhere, on the street, in businesses, even in beer parlours." So she is a business woman that runs a church, ermmm ok. Its the kingdom of JERUSALEM foundation in PHILIPPINES, hilarious. God’s name is everywhere in Nigeria is why he loves us, yep we have churches in almost every corner too but thats where it ends its doesn't reflect on the people, their attitude nothing but God loves us so thats enough.
Lion of Judah flag on a Yoruba land not surprising for someone who runs a Kingdom of Jerusalem Foundation in Philippines, Christians and their love for Israel. The flag signifies victory, victory over what?
Very typical, God will deliver you, God will raise someone... whats new?... and why would Nigerians let a stranger come out of nowhere and hoist flag in our country because it is a lion of Judah flag? a flag that signifies victory? victory over what?
Posted: at 24-01-2011 11:04 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
@abby in a situation like dis u dnt need to comeout and be talkin anyhw in d internet rather u watch and pray and ask GOD to reaveal hidden tins 4 u plz ur a woman learn hw to talk am nt suportin the prophetess bc dis my first time of seein her is only GOD DAT KNWS THE TRUTH
Posted: at 25-01-2011 02:53 AM (14 years ago) | Hero
nice9ija at 25-01-2011 03:10 AM (14 years ago) (m)
Quote from: proly on 25-01-2011 02:53 AM
@abby in a situation like dis u dnt need to comeout and be talkin anyhw in d internet rather u watch and pray and ask GOD to reaveal hidden tins 4 u plz ur a woman learn hw to talk am nt suportin the prophetess bc dis my first time of seein her is only GOD DAT KNWS THE TRUTH
another wise woman......i appreciate your comment thanks!!
Posted: at 25-01-2011 03:10 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Yes, lets support everyone that comes in the name of God... which is pretty much what we have been doing, I hope you like the results. Do you mean I am a woman I should be dumb, I am a woman I should not have a opinions, I am a woman I should not think critically, I am a woman I should not ask questions... all I need to do is shut up and nod... and of course pray to God... Should I give her my full support because she is a "prophetess"... What do you mean? Why don't you think and ask questions and not just accept everything. why don't you think about the implications of the event and what she is saying?... can you go to the Philippines and hoist a flag of victory, do you know what it means when people go to other lands and hoist flags? why are you raising Israel flag in your country? is there Nigerian flag there, or a Yoruba flag? do you know that Israel is systematically sterilizing Ethiopians in their country not and I am not even going into the Palestine and all of that. Did you even bother answer my questions or did you Just see woman of God and of course all is well. I bet you have been watching and praying since you were born and you parents did the same and so on and when slave ships were sailing off we were watching and praying. Even the bible says heavens help those who helps themselves. Anyway if you I should not think or ask questions, I can not do it ...I have a mind and a brain and I have to use it.
Posted: at 25-01-2011 03:38 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
dogodajiabuja at 25-01-2011 05:23 AM (14 years ago) (m)
24 hr electricity in d philipines?...................i dont think so! WHY DID THAT PHILIPINO WIN CNN'S MAN OF THE YEAR IN 2009 OR SO. ..........bcos he had a mobile classroom where he takes education to children in the slums of philipine........a lot of them has no access to toilets and bathrooms even water! well, na dem know sha!
Posted: at 25-01-2011 05:23 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
Yes, lets support everyone that comes in the name of God... which is pretty much what we have been doing, I hope you like the results. Do you mean I am a woman I should be dumb, I am a woman I should not have a opinions, I am a woman I should not think critically, I am a woman I should not ask questions... all I need to do is shut up and nod... and of course pray to God... Should I give her my full support because she is a "prophetess"... What do you mean? Why don't you think and ask questions and not just accept everything. why don't you think about the implications of the event and what she is saying?... can you go to the Philippines and hoist a flag of victory, do you know what it means when people go to other lands and hoist flags? why are you raising Israel flag in your country? is there Nigerian flag there, or a Yoruba flag? do you know that Israel is systematically sterilizing Ethiopians in their country not and I am not even going into the Palestine and all of that. Did you even bother answer my questions or did you Just see woman of God and of course all is well. I bet you have been watching and praying since you were born and you parents did the same and so on and when slave ships were sailing off we were watching and praying. Even the bible says heavens help those who helps themselves. Anyway if you I should not think or ask questions, I can not do it ...I have a mind and a brain and I have to use it
U MADE A POINT
i don't think we need this now cos we have enough of dem if prohpetess is our problem,she is a businesswomen its better she come for business we can pray ourself out
Posted: at 25-01-2011 08:04 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie
chiwaychiller at 25-01-2011 08:07 AM (14 years ago) (m)
@abbey u are a woman who will be a gift to ur husband. I agree with you and the guy who said this woman will soon establish a branch of her church in Nigeria. how can a woman of god be a business woman, which one is she business or bible. abbey u and my guy talk well well how long will evil continue to be committed in da name of RELIGION, NA SO RELIGION GO ENSLAVE OUR ANCESTOR, NA SO RELIGION WHITE MAN TAKE ROB ALL THE MINERAL RICHES WAY DA ALL THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. I AT LEAST THOUGHT IT WAS A NIGERIAN FLAG. I AM A BUSINESS MAN AND IN BUSINESS WE CALL WHAT THIS LADY IS DOING MARKETING AND ADVERTISEMENT OF HER FUTURE BUSINESS, SHE JUST DEY USE RELIGION TO BLIND US. OKAY SINCE SHE TALK SAY GOD SEND AM GO IBADAN OR WHATEVER PLACE WHERE SHE GO FIRST BEFORE CHOOSING A MORE COMMERCIAL SITE LIKE ABUJA WHY SHE NO PUT THE FLAG FOR IBADAN. I DEY VEX O, FELLOW NIGERIANS HOW WE STILL DEY LET OUTSIDERS EXPLOIT US LIKE STUPID FOOLS, TOMORROW NOW SHE GO BEGIN CHARGE HER OWN 1000 NAIRA FOR PEOPLE TO COME HER CHURCH. HEY I DEY VEX HERE OOO!!!!!! CHECK HISTORY MY FELLOW NIGERIANS, HOW MANY ATROCITY HAS BEEN COMMITTED IN DA NAME OF RELIGION?
Posted: at 25-01-2011 08:07 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie