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Enoch Adejare Adeboye (March 2, 1942 – N/A) is a Nigerian Christian preacher, mathematician, and influential leader widely recognized as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Africa’s largest Pentecostal denominations. Born in Ifewara, Osun State, Nigeria, to a modest family—his father a farmer and his mother a trader—he grew up in poverty but excelled academically despite early hardships, including lacking shoes until age 18. He earned a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1967, an M.Sc. in Hydrodynamics from the University of Lagos in 1969, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics in 1975, later lecturing at the Universities of Lagos and Ilorin. Adeboye’s preaching career began after joining RCCG in 1973, seeking spiritual healing for his child, and accepting Christ in 1975. Ordained a pastor in 1977, he became General Overseer in 1981 following the death of RCCG founder Josiah Akindayode, transforming the church from a small Lagos-based group into a global movement with millions of members across over 190 countries. Known as “Daddy G.O.,” his sermons emphasize holiness, prayer, and prosperity, delivered at events like the monthly Holy Ghost Service and annual Holy Ghost Congress, drawing massive crowds. He authored over 60 books, including devotionals like Open Heavens, and oversaw RCCG’s expansion, including Redemption City (formerly Camp), a vast ministry hub. Married to Foluke Adenike Adeboye since 1967, with whom he has four children, Adeboye remains a towering figure in Pentecostal Christianity, blending intellectual rigor with spiritual authority.
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E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of maintaining a God-conscious life, contrasting the fear of God in biblical times with the lack of conscience in many professing believers today. He warns against deadening one's conscience by indulging in sin without remorse, leading to a dangerous state of spiritual numbness. Adeboye urges Christians to regularly examine themselves, confess sins, and keep their hearts pure in anticipation of the unexpected return of the King.
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Settle It Before Sleeping
MEMORISE: ‘Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh “ (Matt 24:44) READ: 2 Peter 3:1-14 Christianity in biblical days used to be exciting and challenging. People feared to offend God and when they did, they lost their peace and became restless until they had settled matters. Today, however, many professing believers are not as God-conscious. They indulge in sin with reckless abandon and without their conscience pricking them. There is no fear of God in their eyes. They fit the description of those who have ‘seared their conscience with a hot iron’ so they do not react against sin any longer. To be at the point where a Christian is sinning and doesn’t feel his conscience is very dangerous. Obviously it starts with ignoring certain sins and sweeping them under the carpet. Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of man is set to do evil.’ Not receiving an immediate punishment for sin has led many to return to their vomit and drink sin like water. In the process they deaden their conscience to any feelings of guilt. If you feel at ease when you tell a lie or cheat, then something is wrong some where. If your conscience no longer bothers you about wrongdoing, go back to the cross and ask to be born again. 2 Corinthians 13:5 says: ‘Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?’ This calls for daily examination. It is a deliberate act to keep you in check. The King is coming unannounced, like a thief in the night. If he meets you in unconfessed sin – can you go with him? Henceforth, resolve to leave no sin unconfessed. Before going to bed, settle it with the Lord. Release all who have offended you and keep your heart pure and your hands clean. During the day, if you sin, stop right there and confess before God. Your right attitude will determine your readiness for the coming King. ACTION POINT Before sleeping tonight forgive and release all who have offended you. Confess all known sins to God.
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Enoch Adejare Adeboye (March 2, 1942 – N/A) is a Nigerian Christian preacher, mathematician, and influential leader widely recognized as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Africa’s largest Pentecostal denominations. Born in Ifewara, Osun State, Nigeria, to a modest family—his father a farmer and his mother a trader—he grew up in poverty but excelled academically despite early hardships, including lacking shoes until age 18. He earned a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1967, an M.Sc. in Hydrodynamics from the University of Lagos in 1969, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics in 1975, later lecturing at the Universities of Lagos and Ilorin. Adeboye’s preaching career began after joining RCCG in 1973, seeking spiritual healing for his child, and accepting Christ in 1975. Ordained a pastor in 1977, he became General Overseer in 1981 following the death of RCCG founder Josiah Akindayode, transforming the church from a small Lagos-based group into a global movement with millions of members across over 190 countries. Known as “Daddy G.O.,” his sermons emphasize holiness, prayer, and prosperity, delivered at events like the monthly Holy Ghost Service and annual Holy Ghost Congress, drawing massive crowds. He authored over 60 books, including devotionals like Open Heavens, and oversaw RCCG’s expansion, including Redemption City (formerly Camp), a vast ministry hub. Married to Foluke Adenike Adeboye since 1967, with whom he has four children, Adeboye remains a towering figure in Pentecostal Christianity, blending intellectual rigor with spiritual authority.