"I collapsed in Ilesha" - Pastor Adeboye near-death experience.
'' Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the general supervisor of the Redeemed Christian church of God (RCCG), opened a life-threatening case seven years ago that almost claimed his life.
The joy of an unspeakable theme during the ongoing special Holy ghost Service, Pastor Adeboye said that he marked a crushing experience to express his gratitude for God's grace, marking his 83rd birthday on Sunday.
The respected pastor revealed that he visited the church's evangelizing program while he was in the church, and he fell ill due to serious road conditions.
His health deteriorated so rapidly that he spent Christmas in bed.
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When his condition deteriorated, Pastor Adeboye collapsed in Iresha, and needed an emergency in the church camp as he was too weak to travel on the street.
“It collapsed seven years ago under the same ILESHA program. My body gave away and I spent the first Christmas day in my life in bed. The devil was sure he had finally got me.
“To bring me back to camp, I had to charter a helicopter because I was too weak to travel on the street.
As just before the helicopter lifts up, the local villain tried to prevent rescue and damaged one of the helicopter's windows.
Despite these challenges, the pastor entered the camp, where he experienced a miraculous recovery. "You stuck to the helicopter, and one of the windows was torn apart. But through God's grace, I put it in the camp. I was sure I would recover if I could get there.
When he thought about the event, he asked the community to thank God for saving him the continued success of his life and service.
"I'm still here in seven years! Praise God for me - Give him honor, honor and worship! "
In his speech, Pastor Adeboye also warned the community about the double life of life, asking them to remain in their faith consistently, both in the church and outside. "This is my advice to you. Don't sell your redemption, he warned. "Stop living a double life - another way outside the church path. Be consistent with your beliefs. "
The four-day event marking the 39th anniversary of the special Holy ghost Service had a lasting impact on millions.
Pastor Adeboye, Born in Ifewara, Osun state Province on March 2, 1942, came to the RCCG in 1973 as an interpreter for Pa Akindayomi Josiah, the founder of the church.
After Akindayomi's death in 1981, Adeboye continued as a general supervisor, leading the church to unprecedented growth and global reach.