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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 preparation before meeting with God, drawing parallels to students preparing for exams. He highlights how some miss out on blessings during gatherings due to lack of preparation, engaging in distractions, or attending out of routine. Adeboye stresses the need to seek God, cleanse oneself, and approach His presence with thanksgiving and faith to receive His blessings. Just as God required His people to prepare before His visit in Exodus, Adeboye encourages believers to prepare adequately in advance for any spiritual encounter, removing hindrances like unbelief and unforgiveness.
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Meeting God Prepared
MEMORISE: ‘Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.’ (Amos 4:12) READ: Exodus 19:9-13 When two students go far an examination, and at the end of the day one passes with distinction, while the other fails woefully, their performances reveal their level of preparedness. Have you also wondered why at a meeting of God’s people, some are blessed while others are not? A key factor here is how prepared they were. Some people coming to the Holy Ghost Service has become a routine, or ceremony. Some attend reluctantly. Some others use it as a forum for social meetings, to see old friends or do business. No wonder some are left out. Even during the service, there are those who move about, talking away. Some sleep while the message is going on, while others have no expectation whatsoever. All this further accounts for why some cannot receive what God has released to them. Preparation is very important before God. In fact, in our reading, God required His people to set themselves apart for Him and physically cleanse themselves two days before His visit. God does not expect anything less today. For you to maximize any program, be it regular or special, prepare adequately days in advance. Seek the face of God concerning exactly what you want him to do for you. Ask him to cleanse you from any sin and remove everything that could constitute a hindrance to your requests, such as unbelief, unforgiveness and strife. On the day of the program come into God’s presence with thanksgiving. Also come in faith and with high expectations to receive your requests. Listen carefully, shun all distractions and flow with every part of the service. Release your faith and receive every word of knowledge relating to your desire. You shall not go unrewarded. Resolve from today to prepare to meet with God at least two days before the appointment. ACTION POINT Draw up five preparatory steps you will take before attending a program, to afford you maximum benefit.
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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.