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Pastor Adeboye Urges Believers to Pray for Enemies And Not Against Them
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, recently delivered a thought-provoking message urging believers to rethink their approach to prayer, particularly when it comes to enemies.
During the church’s monthly Thanksgiving Service at the Throne of Grace, the RCCG national headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, he emphasized a message of love and forgiveness rather than hostility.
Speaking on the theme “Divine Wings,” a program aimed at health practitioners, Pastor Adeboye conveyed a powerful insight: praying against one’s enemies may be counterproductive.
He stated that if one focuses on praying for the downfall of their adversaries, they may miss the blessings that come from overcoming challenges with grace.
He quoted the Bible, reminding congregants that God prepares a table before them in the presence of their enemies, which implies that adversaries can serve as witnesses to one’s achievements.
Pastor Adeboye encouraged attendees to transform their prayers into appeals for the repentance of those who harbour envy or speak ill of them.
He explained that envy is often a sign of greatness; if one is being envied, it indicates they are on a path to significant accomplishments.
He posed a thought-provoking question: if you wish death upon your enemies, who will remain to celebrate your success?
His words resonated deeply, encouraging believers to focus on personal growth and positive relationships rather than seeking retribution.
Drawing from his own life experiences, Pastor Adeboye reflected on his journey from humble beginnings to a position of influence.
He shared how he often marvelled at God’s grace, which lifted him despite his challenging circumstances.
He described God as the ultimate burden bearer, capable of enabling anyone to soar to new heights in life.
Pastor Adeboye also recounted a memorable encounter with the president of an African nation. Initially, he was informed that a meeting with the president was unlikely.
However, upon learning of Pastor Adeboye’s presence in the country, the president made it a point to meet him.
This unexpected opportunity turned into a significant discussion that lasted for five hours.
Pastor Adeboye humorously noted that while people were waiting for him at the crusade, the president insisted on continuing their conversation, highlighting the deep respect and privilege he felt in that moment.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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