The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has revealed a life-threatening incident that nearly claimed his life seven years ago.
Speaking during the ongoing Special Holy Ghost Service, themed Joy Unspeakable, the revered cleric, who recently celebrated his 83rd birthday, recounted the harrowing experience that left him bedridden on Christmas Day for the first time in his life.
Pastor Adeboye explained that while attending the church’s Let’s-Go-A-Fishing evangelism program, he fell critically ill due to harsh road conditions. His health deteriorated so severely that he collapsed in Ilesha, making it impossible for him to return to the church camp by road.
“Seven years ago, during this same program, I collapsed in Ilesha. My body gave way, and for the first time in my life, I spent Christmas Day in bed. The devil was certain he had finally got me,” he stated.
Faced with an emergency, the church had to arrange for a helicopter to transport him to the camp, as doctors feared he would not survive a road journey. However, as the aircraft prepared to take off, a group of miscreants attempted to block the rescue, even damaging one of the helicopter’s windows in the process.
“They clung to the helicopter, and in the process, one of the windows got torn. But by God’s grace, I made it to the camp. I was certain that if I could just get there, I would recover,” he recounted.
Despite the ordeal, Pastor Adeboye made a full recovery and now looks back on the incident with gratitude. “Seven years later, I am still here! Please, praise God for me—give Him glory, honor, and adoration!” he told the congregation.
During his address, he also cautioned believers against living a double life, urging them to remain steadfast in their faith both inside and outside the church.
“This is my advice to you: do not sell your salvation,” he warned. “Stop living a double life—one way in church and another way outside. Be consistent in your faith.”
The four-day event, marking the 39th anniversary of the Special Holy Ghost Service, has continued to draw millions of worshippers worldwide.
Born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, Pastor Adeboye joined RCCG in 1973 as an interpreter for its founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi. After Akindayomi’s passing in 1981, Adeboye took over as General Overseer, leading the church to remarkable growth and a global presence.
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