RCCG Leader Predicts His Death After Worship and Pounded Yam, Challenges Believers to Fight for Healing, Prosperity and Longevity

 

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has once again stirred conversation with a personal revelation about the circumstances of his death. Speaking to thousands of worshippers during the ongoing International Convention of the church, themed The Overcomers, the respected cleric stated that his passing would be peaceful, without any illness, and would occur after a Sunday worship service, followed by his favourite dish of pounded yam.

The sermon, delivered on the fourth day of the convention and titled Possess Your Possessions, blended personal prophecy with an urgent spiritual message. Pastor Adeboye reminded Christians that divine promises often require active pursuit, citing biblical precedents where God’s people had to take decisive action to receive what had already been given to them. He explained that spiritual blessings are not automatically enjoyed without resistance from opposing forces.

Speaking about his vision of his own passing, Adeboye was direct and unshaken. “I will die on a Sunday after attending service, eat my beloved pounded yam, and then pass on without any sickness,” he said. His calm declaration echoed a similar statement he made two years ago, indicating that this was not a fleeting thought but a conviction he has carried for some time. The statement was met with a mix of quiet reflection and amazement from those present.

The revered preacher used the occasion to challenge believers to stand firm in claiming what is theirs through Christ. He referenced the biblical account of the Israelites, who, despite God’s promise of the Promised Land, still had to fight to possess it. “In many cases, you may have to fight for things that are already yours,” he emphasised, warning against complacency in the spiritual journey.

Pastor Adeboye outlined four key areas where he believes Christians must be ready to resist spiritual opposition: healing, prosperity, fruitfulness, and long life. He reminded the congregation that Jesus paid a great price for their healing, but the devil remains determined to steal it. Quoting John 10:10, he warned that the enemy comes “to steal, kill, and destroy” and urged believers to resist sickness with unwavering faith.

On the topic of prosperity, Adeboye’s tone grew more forceful. He argued that poverty is not a virtue for the believer, as the Creator of the universe, who owns all wealth, made provision for His children to live in abundance. “As long as you want to remain poor, you will remain poor,” he declared. He also addressed the hypocrisy of critics who condemn wealthy Christians yet mock the poor believer’s faith.

Fruitfulness was another area of focus in his sermon. He recalled the biblical stories of Rachel and Hannah, women who faced barrenness but refused to accept it as their destiny. Through persistence and prayer, they received the blessings they sought. Adeboye encouraged couples facing similar challenges to approach God with the same determination, refusing to tolerate prolonged delay.

The subject of longevity was addressed with equal seriousness. According to Adeboye, long life is a gift that must be protected. He described the devil’s intent to cut lives short and stressed the importance of spiritual vigilance. “You must fight to live,” he urged, calling on Christians to actively resist any attempt by the enemy to end their lives prematurely.

Throughout the message, Adeboye returned to the theme of spiritual resistance. He warned that believers who tolerate negative situations end up living with them. Using the example of Jacob wrestling with the angel in Genesis 32, he illustrated the value of persistence in securing blessings. “It is what we tolerate that disturbs us,” he said, adding that Christians must reject sickness, poverty, barrenness, and premature death as part of their spiritual responsibility.

As the International Convention continues, Pastor Adeboye’s personal vision and bold declarations have added a deeply personal dimension to the event’s message. His words are both a prediction about his own life and a rallying cry for believers to fight for the promises God has made to them. For many, the image of the revered pastor enjoying a Sunday service and a cherished meal before peacefully transitioning to eternity is both a testament to his faith and a reminder of the Christian hope of a glorious end.

The atmosphere at the convention carried a mix of reverence and renewed determination. Delegates from across the globe listened intently as Adeboye closed his message, urging them not to leave the gathering unchanged. His voice was steady and his conviction unwavering, making it clear that his life and ministry remain anchored in the belief that faith must be active, persistent, and uncompromising.

Pastor Adeboye’s prediction may have caught attention for its unusual specificity, yet it was the call to spiritual action that formed the core of his sermon. For him, the Christian walk is not one of passive acceptance but of deliberate possession of all that has been promised through Christ. That message, perhaps more than the prophecy itself, is what many will carry home from this year’s convention.