A Divine Vision of a Peaceful Exit
In a deeply personal and solemn revelation delivered at the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s (RCCG) ongoing 73rd International Convention—The Overcomers—Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye foretold the manner of his own departure: “I will die on a Sunday after attending service, eat my beloved pounded yam, and then pass on without any sickness.” The statement, he explained, was shared publicly about two years ago and is being reiterated to illuminate that “death does not always come through prolonged illness.”
Addressing thousands at the Redemption Camp along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the 83-year-old General Overseer painted a serene scenario: perfect Sunday worship, joyous return home, and a meal of his much-loved pounded yam, before he quietly transitions into eternity.
A Lesson on Death and Divine Assurance
Pastor Adeboye emphasized the message with spiritual conviction—asserting that believers deserve a life beyond sickness, ending in peace rather than suffering. This theme underpinned his sermon titled “Possess Your Possessions”, where he urged Christians to claim healing, prosperity, fruitfulness, and long life as covenant rights through Christ. “Your greatest friend, Jesus Christ, paid a great price to purchase your healing… The One who owns the earth and its fullness… paid a terrible price so that you wouldn’t be poor.”
He reminded worshippers that death—and indeed all suffering—can be resisted through faith. Interpreting the biblical account of Jacob wrestling with an angel, he called on believers not to accept what the enemy tries to steal, whether it be health, wealth, life, or joy: “It is what we tolerate that disturbs us…”
Congregational Reaction and Wider Context
The revelation drew murmurs, smiles, and reflective silence within the crowd—a moment between prophecy and expectancy. Many were moved by his portrayal of a dignified, graceful departure, drilled with spiritual symbolism and calm assurance.
Known widely as a preacher of holiness, rather than overt prosperity theology, Pastor Adeboye reaffirmed his stance, saying, “I’m not a prosperity preacher,” while acknowledging that blessings are legitimate for believers.
Final Reflections
With this, Pastor Adeboye offers more than a personal prediction—he extends a spiritual blueprint for how one’s exit from life can be dignified, painless, and peaceful. Whether symbolic or literal, his words underscore a steadfast hope in divine control over the moment of departure.
As the convention continues, this poignant declaration stands as a powerful meditation on faith, mortality, and the promise of a serene surrender—foreshadowing not merely an end, but a completion of life’s journey under God’s watchful eyes.
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