In a deeply personal moment during the ongoing International Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye once again shared his vision of how he believes his life on earth will end—peacefully, painlessly, and on a Sunday.
“I will die on a Sunday after attending service, eat my beloved pounded yam, and then pass on without any sickness,” the 82-year-old cleric told the congregation during a sermon on the fourth day of the event themed “The Overcomers.”
The statement, met with quiet awe and some solemn nods, echoes a vision he first revealed two years ago.
Adeboye said he is repeating it to remind believers that for those who walk closely with Christ, death does not have to be tragic or prolonged.
“Death doesn’t always have to come after sickness,” he added. “For those in Christ, it can come quietly, like sleep.”
Delivering a message titled “Possess Your Possessions,” Adeboye urged Christians to claim the spiritual benefits that Christ has won for them—including healing, prosperity, fruitfulness, and long life. He warned that while these blessings are rightfully theirs, they must still be actively fought for.
“In many cases, you may have to fight for things that are already yours,” he said, referencing the biblical conquest of the Promised Land. “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.”
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On the subject of prosperity, the revered pastor pushed back against societal criticism of wealthy Christians.
“If you make it as a Christian, they criticise you. If you die poor, they say, ‘Where’s your God?’” he said, urging believers to break free from such judgments. “The One who owns all silver and gold paid a terrible price so that you wouldn’t be poor.”
Adeboye also spoke to those struggling with fruitfulness, referencing Rachel and Hannah in Scripture—women who overcame barrenness through unwavering faith and prayer.
He used the example of Jacob wrestling with the angel to emphasize the importance of persistence in prayer and faith.
“It is what we tolerate that disturbs us,” he said. “Stop tolerating sickness, poverty, barrenness, or premature death. Fight to possess your possessions. It’s your spiritual duty, made possible by Christ’s sacrifice.”
As the RCCG International Convention continues, Pastor Adeboye’s words have sparked reflection among millions of his followers—on both the mysteries of life and the faith that defines it.