God Warned Me My Firstborn Would Die If I Left RCCG, Reveals Pastor Adeboye

In a deeply personal and emotional revelation, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), disclosed that God warned him his firstborn son would die if he ever left the church.

The statement, made during a recent sermon, has sparked widespread reactions across religious communities in Nigeria and beyond.

Pastor Adeboye explained that at a critical moment, overwhelmed by the pressures of leading one of Africa’s largest churches, he contemplated stepping down. However, a divine warning stopped him in his tracks.

“I thought of leaving. The pressure was too much. But then God spoke to me clearly: ‘If you ever leave, your firstborn will die.’ That was the price of disobedience. That moment changed everything for me,” Adeboye said.

The RCCG leader, who has been at the helm since 1981, is known for his humility and deep spiritual commitment.

Under his leadership, RCCG has grown into a global Pentecostal movement with millions of members worldwide. His recent revelation has shed light on the personal sacrifices and spiritual burdens he has carried over decades.

Pastor Dare Adeboye, his firstborn biological son, passed away unexpectedly in May 2021. While Adeboye had previously expressed trust in God’s will, this new disclosure offers a spiritual context to the tragedy.

The pastor emphasized that certain divine callings come with covenants and life-changing consequences.

Public reaction has been mixed. Many within RCCG admire Adeboye’s honesty and see the revelation as a testament to the seriousness of spiritual leadership.

Others, including theologians and mental health experts, caution against fear-based spirituality and call for careful pastoral guidance in addressing such matters.

Despite personal loss and advancing age, Pastor Adeboye remains committed to his leadership role and continues to guide the RCCG with a firm belief in his divine calling.

This revelation has reignited discussions on the spiritual demands of church leadership and the profound personal costs that often accompany a divine mandate.

As RCCG followers reflect on Adeboye’s testimony, it highlights the complex intersection of faith, obedience, and sacrifice in African Pentecostalism.