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<p>The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), <strong>Pastor Enoch Adeboye,</strong> has said Nigeria’s situation would have been much worse if not for the power of prayer, insisting that without the constant intercession of believers, the country would be in a far more terrible state.</p>
<p>Speaking on Sunday, June 1, during the church’s monthly Thanksgiving service and special prayers for security and paramilitary officers at the RCCG headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Adeboye stressed that prayers have held the country together despite its many challenges.</p>
<p>Addressing skeptics who question the power of continuous <strong>prayers</strong> and fasting, Pastor Adeboye said;</p>
<p><em>“Some say, ‘You’ve been praying and fasting — where is the result?’ I laugh. If we had not prayed, Nigeria would have been in a far worse state. Let’s not stop.”</em></p>
<p>He reminded the congregation that divine intervention still governs human affairs.</p>
<p><em>“There is a God who rules in the affairs of men. If those praying would pause for just one week, the difference would be terrifying. Keep praying. God controls the hearts of kings</em>,” he stated.</p>
<p>Preaching on the theme “<em>Shadow of the Almighty,”</em> the revered cleric highlighted miraculous instances that, in his words, reflect the unique spiritual covering over the Redeemed Christian Church of God.</p>
<p>He noted that RCCG enjoys divine preservation and has consistently been shielded from disasters since its inception.</p>
<p><em>“I never preach church or denomination, but there is something peculiar about the Redeemed Christian Church of God. There is a shield over the RCCG — unseen but undeniably present,” </em>he said.</p>
<p>He referenced a building in the United States where an RCCG house fellowship meets.</p>
<p>Despite a flood that swept through an entire row of 15 houses, only the one hosting the fellowship was untouched.</p>
<p><em>“House number eight, with the RCCG sign, was the only one spared. House after house was flooded, but house number eight — the only one with a sign that read, ‘House Fellowship of RCCG holds here’ — remained untouched. That is not a coincidence — that is divine covering,” </em>he explained.</p>
<p>Adeboye also recalled the fire outbreak at Otedola Bridge in Lagos earlier this year, where a fire consumed surrounding buildings but left an RCCG structure unharmed.</p>
<p><em>“Buildings before and after were destroyed, but the RCCG building stood. That’s not ordinary,” </em>he stated as the church media team displayed images of the incident.</p>
<p>He urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and prayers, especially in uncertain times.</p>
<p><em>“Your safety is in God. His protection may not be visible, but it is always present. Whether young or old, in peace or in crisis, the Almighty covers His own,</em>” he assured.</p>
<p>Earlier in the service, Pastor Folu Adeboye led an emotional prayer session for Nigeria’s peace and wisdom upon those in leadership.</p>
<p><em>“Let us ask God to have mercy on our president and give him peace, so he may find joy in his tenure</em>,” she prayed.</p>
<p>The Thanksgiving service also paid special tribute to security and paramilitary officers, reflecting RCCG’s commitment to interceding for the safety and well-being of the nation.</p>
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