The Digest:
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared a testimony about his early ministry and the handling of significant gifts. Speaking at a church Thanksgiving service, he recalled receiving a Mercedes-Benz from an elderly woman while he still used public transport. After initial hesitation and a divine caution in a dream, he accepted the car. This led to receiving three more vehicles. Ultimately, a man delivered a rare six-door Mercedes limousine to his home at 2:00 AM. After seeking divine permission, Adeboye sold the limousine and used the proceeds to buy motorcycles for his pastors.
Key Points:
- It exemplifies a leadership principle of prioritizing practical congregational needs over personal luxury.
- The act reinforced humility and stewardship within the church's pastoral community.
- It serves as a lesson on accepting blessings to allow the giver's "seed to germinate," as per his testimony.
- The story provides a moral framework for handling unexpected wealth within a faith context.
- The timing of the shared testimony offers inspiration and reinforces church values to congregants.
The anecdote underscores a core value of sacrificial leadership and pragmatic faith in action within the RCCG.
Sources: Church Thanksgiving Service Testimony
