Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the 83-year-old General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has spoken about how he envisions his final moments on earth—peaceful, painless, and on a Sunday.

Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s ongoing international convention themed “The Overcomers”, the revered cleric stated that he would pass away after attending Sunday service and eating his favorite meal—pounded yam.

“I will die on a Sunday after attending service, eat my beloved pounded yam, and then pass on without any sickness,” he said, reaffirming a declaration he first made two years ago. He emphasized that death does not always have to be preceded by a long illness.

During his sermon titled “Possess Your Possessions,” Pastor Adeboye encouraged believers to boldly claim their divine inheritance. Drawing parallels to the biblical story of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, he reminded the congregation that spiritual blessings often require a fight of faith.

“In many cases, you may have to fight for things that are already yours. Your greatest friend, Jesus Christ, paid a great price for your healing, but there is a thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. The Owner of the universe paid a terrible price so you wouldn’t be poor,” he said.

He added, “If you choose to remain poor, you will be. If you prosper as a Christian, people will criticise you. If you die poor, they’ll ask, ‘Where is your God?’ Long life is your portion. We must no longer live under the oppression of the forces of darkness.”

Using the example of Jacob wrestling with the angel in Genesis 32, Pastor Adeboye underscored the importance of spiritual resilience: “Jacob wrestled until his destiny changed. It is what we tolerate that troubles us.”

He urged worshippers to stop tolerating afflictions like sickness, poverty, barrenness, and untimely death, insisting that claiming one’s inheritance in Christ is a non-negotiable spiritual duty.

The RCCG Annual Convention, held at the Redemption Camp, concludes with a special thanksgiving service tomorrow.