Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted a deeply personal spiritual encounter where God warned him not to leave the denomination, stating that doing so would result in the death of his first child.
This revelation came during the RCCG’s monthly Holy Ghost Service, held in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, under the theme “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” at the Redemption City of God.
Addressing a large congregation, Pastor Adeboye emphasized the importance of hearing from God and obeying His instructions without compromise.
He highlighted a worrying trend he sees among younger believers who frequently switch churches, never settling into spiritual consistency.
“They move from one church to another, constantly identifying as first-timers in new congregations,” he observed with concern.
Sharing his own journey of faith, Pastor Adeboye recalled a pivotal moment early in his Christian life, when he was tempted by the popularity of several other ministries.
“There were three major ministries that were making waves, and they were very good. There were different temptations to go from one to another,” he said.
Despite those attractions, Adeboye said he received an unmistakable instruction from God.
“But God said to me, ‘Son, I brought you here. This is where you will stay. The day you leave this denomination, your first born will die,’” he recounted.
At the time of this divine warning, RCCG was a relatively unknown ministry headquartered in a modest building in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
Even then, Adeboye, who held a respected academic position as a university lecturer, was instructed to submit to the spiritual authority of his mentor.
“I was a lecturer in the university. My father in the Lord didn’t go to secondary school, not even primary. But God said this is where you will stay,” he recalled, highlighting his obedience despite what might have seemed a mismatch in credentials.
In closing, Pastor Adeboye urged all Christians, especially the youth, not to be swayed by trends or outward appearances, but to seek God’s will for their spiritual home.
“Discover where God wants you to stay, and stay there,” he advised.
He also clarified that his message was not meant to elevate RCCG above other churches.
“I am not saying we are better than any other denomination,” he affirmed.
