How I declined invitation from head of state who sought healing from undisclosed ailment – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has recounted how he turned down an invitation from an African head of state who sought divine intervention for an undisclosed health condition.

Speaking during the July Holy Ghost Service held on Friday night at the Redemption City of God in Mowe, Ogun State, Pastor Adeboye said the head of state had exhausted all medical options without success before turning to spiritual help.

“I remember the case of one head of state somewhere in Africa who had a problem that no doctor could handle, and somehow he heard that there is a man of God who can heal him. So, he called our pastor in the capital of his country and said sent for your General Overseer,” Adeboye told the congregation.

“The pastor phoned and delivered the message but I said tell the excellency that I’m very busy (I didn’t want to explain that there is one excellency that is more excellent than the other), but I’m sorry I can’t come,” he added.

According to Adeboye, he instructed his pastor to explain that his calendar had already been booked a year ahead. However, he said the situation changed when the head of state decided to visit the RCCG campground.

“I think when the problem reached a stage, he (head of state) changed his mind, and the very day he got on this campground, God solved the problem,” Adeboye said.

The respected cleric also spoke against anger, warning believers to steer clear of it, regardless of provocation.

He emphasized that no level of insult would provoke him to lose his composure.

“Anger is temporary madness. You don’t want to be mad. Some people will do some things that will cause you to be angry, but don’t fall into their trap,” he said.

He noted that he had often been the target of harsh words and criticism but had never allowed anger to derail his mission.

“One of the easiest ways to have your destiny destroyed is to get angry. There are many of you who have been wondering… a lot of people have been saying whatever they want – all kinds of nonsense about me and they are waiting for me to get angry one day.That is what they are planning but I’m going to reach my goal,” he said.