General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has delivered a solemn caution to critics those who criticize and ridicule him, urging them to tread with caution due to potential dire consequences.
Addressing attendees at the monthly Holy Ghost service themed “Shielded by Fire” in The Redemption City, Pastor Adeboye conveyed his message with a blend of humility and divine assurance.
Acknowledging his own perceived insignificance and frailties, Pastor Adeboye underscored the indomitable power of the God he serves, describing Him as a “consuming fire.”
This admonition follows ongoing criticism from various public figures, including celebrities and media personalities, regarding some of his controversial statements.
Pastor Adeboye highlighted the paradoxical nature of divine selection, asserting that God often chooses the foolish, weak, and insignificant to ensure that He alone receives glory.
The call to prudence resonated deeply during the anointing service, where attendees were reminded of the biblical principle that God’s chosen vessels, despite their earthly vulnerabilities, are protected and empowered by divine force.
As news of Pastor Adeboye’s sermon spreads, it is likely to spark further discussions on the interaction between religious authority and public scrutiny, emphasizing the delicate balance between freedom of expression and respect for spiritual leadership.
In his address, Pastor Adeboye stated, “If Paul, who wrote more than half of the New Testament, claimed to be less than the least of the saints, according to Ephesians 3:8, Pastor Adeboye is nothing. However, his God is everything. Listen to me carefully, Adeboye is one stupid boy and I would prove it to you before I close, But his God is wiser than the wisest. Adeboye is weak, he eats pounded yam and goes to the toilet. But his God is stronger than the strongest.
”Adeboye is nothing but his God is the All-sufficient God. So there is nothing spectacular. There is no big deal if you mock Pastor Adeboye. He deserves to be mocked. The word of God made it abundantly clear. Anyone that God will use must be weak, foolish, and a nobody, so that only God will take the glory. So you can mock Adeboye, but you must not mock his God. Why? Because Adeboye is nothing, there is nothing he can do to you. But his God is a Consuming fire.”
He continued with a series of questions, addressing various issues and urging caution against hasty judgments.
Pastor Adeboye also expressed concern about the economic challenges facing Nigeria, calling for prayer and divine intervention.
He said, “If I am not such a ‘stupid’ boy I would have asked God how worse things would get before they get better. I did not ask. So, you see how stupid a boy I am. All of a sudden we saw the Naira going down. I never knew the Naira would go so bad. I know nations who got independence at the same time as Nigeria whose money is like 10,000 to a Pound.”
Pastor Adeboye’s remarks underscore the importance of spiritual discernment and humility in navigating challenges and controversies, while also advocating for prayer as a means of seeking divine intervention in national affairs.