Pastor Adeboye Warns Nigerians of Rising Fire Outbreaks, Urges Vigilance, Prayer, and Caution Against Disasters
Lagos, Nigeria – Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has issued a stark warning about the heightened risk of fire outbreaks across Nigeria, urging citizens to take precautions and intensify prayers. Speaking during the church’s February thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace Parish in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Adeboye emphasized the urgency of the situation, citing the increasing number of fire incidents worldwide.
“I must share something very urgent,” Pastor Adeboye stated. “At the beginning of this year, one of the prophecies was to pray against fire outbreaks, storms, and floods. We’ve only spent one month, and we’ve already seen the rate of fire incidents across the world. Nigeria is part of the world, and we must be prayerful.”
The RCCG leader specifically addressed the common practice of bush burning during land preparation for farming. He strongly cautioned against this practice, highlighting the devastating potential of uncontrolled fires. “Don’t joke with any form of naked fire around you,” he warned. “And farmers, please don’t burn bushes while preparing your farms. Don’t say I didn’t tell you. May the Almighty God answer our prayers and grant our requests.”
Beyond the fire warning, Pastor Adeboye delivered a sermon titled “The Covenant-Keeping God,” reminding the congregation of the importance of obedience to God’s covenant. He emphasized that faithfulness and adherence to God’s word are the keys to unlocking divine blessings. He drew examples from the Bible and from the history of the RCCG itself to illustrate God’s covenant-keeping nature. He pointed to the late founder of the RCCG as a testament to God’s faithfulness, noting that despite a lack of formal education, the founder’s obedience to God’s instructions led to the global expansion of the church.
Pastor Adeboye also addressed the narrative surrounding the church’s growth, dismissing suggestions that it was solely due to his academic achievements. “Some say it’s because of Pastor Adeboye, an academician. But there are many RCCG parishes in countries I’ve never visited, including places where church buildings are not allowed,” he explained. “In one Muslim country, an influential man invited our missionaries to start a church in his yard, despite objections from his wife. That is not about me; it’s the result of God’s covenant.”
He urged the congregation to cultivate and cherish their relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of remaining steadfast in keeping His covenant. He assured them that God remains faithful to those who uphold their end of the agreement. “There are people who pray and fast more than us, yet God has shown us extraordinary love. If you keep God’s covenant, He will make you His peculiar treasure,” Pastor Adeboye concluded. His message served as both a warning and an encouragement, calling for vigilance against physical dangers while also reinforcing the importance of spiritual faithfulness.
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