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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has reiterated his vision for a peaceful passing.
He believes he will die on a Sunday after attending church service and enjoying his favorite dish, pounded yam.
Speaking during the fourth day of the church's ongoing International Convention, themed “The Overcomers,” Adeboye emphasized that death does not always stem from prolonged illness; rather, he foresees his departure as sudden and painless.
He stated, “I will die on a Sunday after attending service, eat my beloved pounded yam, and then pass on without any sickness.”
The cleric mentioned that he initially shared this vision two years ago, aiming to reassure believers that death can be serene for those who are in Christ. While delivering a sermon titled “Possess Your Possessions,” he encouraged Christians to actively claim their rightful blessings in Christ, cautioning that spiritual gifts often require effort to obtain.
Referencing the biblical narrative of the Israelites entering the Promised Land, he remarked, “In many instances, you may need to fight for the things that are already yours.” He identified healing, prosperity, fruitfulness, and longevity as domains where believers should resist spiritual challenges.
He declared, “Your greatest friend, Jesus Christ, paid a great price to purchase your healing. Yet there is a thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy,” echoing John 10:10. “Long life is yours, but the devil seeks to kill you with all his might. You must strive to live.”
On the subject of prosperity, Adeboye asserted, “The One who owns the earth and all its abundance, along with all the silver and gold, paid a significant price so that you wouldn’t be impoverished. If you choose to remain poor, you will stay poor.”
He criticized the hypocrisy faced by successful Christians: “If you succeed as a Christian, they criticize you. If you die in poverty, they question, ‘Where’s your God?’” Citing biblical figures such as Rachel and Hannah, who triumphed over barrenness through persistent prayer, he urged believers to reject all forms of spiritual oppression.
In closing, Adeboye used the account of Jacob wrestling with an angel to highlight the need for spiritual persistence: “What we tolerate disturbs us. Stop accepting sickness, poverty, barrenness, or premature death. Fight to claim your possessions; it’s your spiritual duty, made achievable by Christ’s sacrifice.”
