“I Almost Died Seven Years Ago” — Adeboye Shares Near-Death Experience

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a powerful personal testimony, revealing how he narrowly escaped death seven years ago during one of the church’s evangelism programs. Speaking during the annual Special Holy Ghost Service themed *”Joy Unspeakable”*, Adeboye recounted how a severe illness, brought on by the poor state of the roads, left him bedridden on Christmas Day for the first time in his life.

The cleric explained that his condition deteriorated while in Ilesha, prompting an emergency airlift to the RCCG camp as he was too weak to travel by road. However, the journey was not without incident. Miscreants attempted to stop the helicopter from taking off, damaging one of its windows in the process. Despite the chaos, Adeboye said he was filled with hope that reaching the camp would mark the beginning of his recovery.

“Seven years ago, during this same program, my body broke down completely due to the terrible road conditions. For the first time in my life, I spent Christmas Day in bed. The devil was certain he had finally got me. I collapsed in Ilesha, and to bring me back to the camp, we had to charter a helicopter. I was too weak to travel by road—if I had, I would not have made it,” he said.

“They clung to the helicopter, and in the process, one of the windows got torn. But by God’s grace, I managed to reach the camp. I had an assurance that if only I could get to the camp, I would recover. Seven years later, I am still here! I want you to thank God for sparing my life. Please, praise Him for me—give Him glory, honor, and adoration!”

Adeboye’s emotional testimony stirred the congregation as he expressed deep gratitude for life and divine healing, urging everyone to appreciate God’s mercy and protection.