The General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has backed the Lagos State Government’s decision to extend lockdown on churches and mosques in the state.
He made his position known on Friday during his virtual message at the July Holy Ghost Service of the church titled: ‘Let there be light 7’.
The revered cleric said the church would honour the extension if it would lead to greater achievements.
Adeboye urged his followers to abide by the government directive and avoid making wrong choices.
According to him, a lockdown is not necessarily a bad thing as it could spur greater blessings.
“If people know that this lockdown will lead to greater achievement and prosperity, they will embrace it with joy,” he added.
He cited Biblical examples of individuals who experienced a form of lockdown in their lives and emerged more prosperous.
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Daddy GO, as Adeboye is fondly called by followers, cited David and Joseph as the Biblical examples.
He noted that David was on lockdown in the cave of Adullam with over 400 men who were riff raffs but who later turned to be mighty men, while Joseph who was locked down in prison but became the Prime Minister of Egypt.
The RCCG pastor stressed that God might need to lock some people down to fulfil his purpose in their lives and urged his listeners to pray that the lockdown should lead to greater prosperity. He enthused: “God has been closer to someone more in this lockdown than ever.”