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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 numbering our days to gain wisdom and make the most of our time on Earth. By breaking down our years into days, we can prioritize our activities, especially in spending time with God. Adeboye urges believers to redeem the time lost to worldly pursuits and focus on glorifying God in all we do. Setting specific targets and goals for each day, week, month, and year, supported by prayer, can help us achieve our purpose and make every minute count before being held accountable on Judgement day.
Number Your Days
MEMORISE: ‘So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.’ (Ps 90:12) READ: Psalm 90:12 The year 2004 may appear very long to many, but it takes wisdom to see the whole from its parts. This passage gives the average age of man on planet Earth as 70 years. This is split into several phases. Childhood takes up at least the first 13 years. Sleeping six hour daily takes up another 17 years. The remaining 40 years involve schooling, work, leisure, religious activities, and so on. The reality is that you have far less time at your disposal than you thought. Splitting years into days gives you room to appreciate the beauty of life and helps to maximize its full potential. it also enables you to re-prioritise what you do. You can differentiate what is truly important from what is merely essential. Briefly examine how many hours you spend daily on sleeping, watching TV, reading newspapers, gisting, working, idleness, pleasure and schooling. Now compare this to the time you spend with God. The Preacher says, ‘Teach me to number my days, that I might apply my heart to wisdom.’ You are likely to discover that you give too little time to God. Wisdom here requires that you increase your time with God in comparison with other things. For instance, at work or school, you could use your break or rest periods to pray and win souls for Christ. The Scriptures says: ‘… redeeming the time for the days are evil,’ This means that, having lost so many years to Satan while you were a sinner, you optimize the time left for God’s glory. Let every minute count. Outline what you hope to do for the year and break it down, with set targets of what you plan to achieve or accomplish in six months, every quarter, month, week and day. Work to meet the daily requirement while keeping the week in focus. This outline, backed up with prayer, can help you accomplish your goal. Time is on the run. Stop wasting it. Trim off hours wasted in sleep and other areas. Increase the time you give to God. Pay your daily 2.4 hours tithe of time in worship, prayers, intercession, witnessing and other good works. Remember, on Judgement day, you will account for each day spent on earth. Number your days so that they don’t slip by ACTION POINT Ask God to help you to use every second productively and to make you fruitful for his kingdom.
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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.