Brother T was an acceptable leader cherished by people from far and near. This is indicated in the many tributes sent to the headquarters church and his wife.
Letters, cards, telegrams and cablegrams came from people all over the world expressing the sorrow that filled their hearts. Quoted below are just a few excerpts from the condolence and tributes received.
“The news of the departure of Reverend Timothy Gbadebo Oshokoya brings unavoidable gripping pains, but I thank God that the godly impact his life has made cannot depart. He acted as a father to the fatherless and a counsellor to the confused. He exhibited deep love to those who desired the Truth of the living God. We must meet when the roll is called up yonder!”
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Others from different places all over the world wrote:
“We give glory and thanks to God for Brother T's exemplary life and his bequeathing to us and the generations yet unborn throughout Africa, a rich and godly heritage in terms of the real Gospel based on sound doctrine. He was an exemplary leader, a preacher of righteousness who maintained a consistent and continuous uncompromising stand for the sound doctrine which he preached and lived for all to see. His life was a transparent example of a sinner saved by grace and mightily used of God.”
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“His entire life is a life-long challenge, so dear and caring. A father to be remembered till we meet to part no more. He was—and still is— a source of inspiration to me.”
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“The Moses of our age. An example of self-sacrifice. A great warrior. The Light bearer.”
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“A great Elijah of our time. A giant of faith. An appointed man of God.”
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“Africa for Christ pioneer. The Job of our time. A father too dear to lose. An inspiring leader. A unique man of God.”
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“I wish my heart to be like your heart, Brother T, for you held on until you rested in your peaceful sleep. May the Lord make me see the glory you have seen.”
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“Brother T has shown us the way to be saved and die in the Lord. We shall meet in Heaven.”