General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has disclosed God once told him that his first born will die if he leaves the church.
Pastor Adeboye made the disclosure during the June edition of the Holy Ghost Service, titled “Destined for Greatness (Part 2)” held on Saturday at the Redemption City of God in Ogun State.
“When I got born again, there were three major ministries that were making waves, and they were very good. There were different temptations to go from one to another.
“But God said to me, ‘Son, I brought you here. This is where you will stay. The day you leave this denomination, your firstborn will die’,” Pastor Adeboye said.
The RCCG pastor, fondly referred to as Daddy GO, made the disclosure while speaking on the theme of divine direction and spiritual steadfastness.
Drawing reference from a message earlier delivered by his son, Pastor Leke, Adeboye expressed concern over the growing trend among young Christians who frequently switch churches, often introducing themselves as first-time visitors in every new place they attend.
He noted that at the time, RCCG was relatively obscure, with its headquarters located in a modest building in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
Even though he was a university lecturer, he said God commanded him to serve under his spiritual mentor, who had no formal education.
“I was a lecturer at 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 said.
Pastor Adeboye urged young believers to seek divine direction and remain where God places them, rather than chasing trends or personal preferences.
“Discover where God wants you to stay, and stay there,” he advised.
He also clarified that his message was not intended to suggest that RCCG is superior to other Christian denominations.
“I am not saying we are better than any other denomination,” Adeboye said.