The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, observed that the current situation in Nigeria is akin to a state of war.
Adeboye made the observation during the monthly thanksgiving service of the Church, while also commemorating Nigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary.
Adeboye anchored the sermon titled: “Perfect peace in the land,” on II Chronicles 7: 13-14.
He said peace is the absence of war and the absence of storm, adding that “perfect peace refers to one which is permanent.”
He noted that storms are in categories.
He said: “Times have gone by when traditional rulers were deified, and accorded respect,” adding, “currently they are arbitrarily kidnapped.”
He added: “In the old days, except you were one of the special people, they won’t allow the king’s dress to touch you.
“Now kidnappers can go to the palace to kidnap the king. We are in a war situation, let no one deceive you.”
While prophesying that the end is in sight, Adeboye, stressed that God would bring an ultimate end to the situation.
“What kings, soldiers can’t do, the Almighty God will do for you,” he said..
Adeboye also urged the citizens to cease criticising their leaders, advising that they should instead pray for them.
He lamented that people had opted for condemnation instead of seeking solutions through intercession.
The preacher said: “Pray for the rulers; we have spent so much time criticising them. You should pray for them. I’m praying for them; I pray you will join me to pray.”
– Media Report