The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on Sunday urged Christians to find their purpose and remain focused in order to fulfill destiny.
Adeboye made the call while speaking during a special thanksgiving service marking the 70th birthday of the General Overseer of Gethsemane World Prayer Centre, Eleyele, Ibadan, Rev’d (Dr.) Moses Aransiola, and his wife, Pastor Funmi Aransiola as well as their 50 years in ministry.
Pastor Adeboye ministering
RCCG boss described Aransiola as a true Christian who discovered and pursued his divine purpose early in life.The Christian leader, therefore, charged all Christians to seek and embrace their God-given purpose in order to fulfil destiny.
Adeboye said: “In his university days, Rev. Aransiola would lead intense prayer sessions. He is a man of prayer. Whether writing or speaking at conferences, his focus has always been on prayer. Whenever we needed someone to open a major RCCG Congress in prayer—someone God would surely answer—we called on him.
“Rev. Aransiola is not a jack of all trades. He discovered his purpose early and has followed it with unwavering dedication. That is why God has taken him around the world. I encourage every Christian to find their purpose, remain focused, and God will elevate you just as He has done for him.”
Adeboye also lauded Pastor Funmi Aransiola, describing her as a true partner who supports her husband’s prayer ministry wholeheartedly.The RCCG leader also prayed for the congregation and members of the Gethsemane Prayer Ministries International, calling the Aransiolas a family of intercessors raised by God for this generation.
In his goodwill message, the Bishop of Ilesa Anglican Communion and former Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo Town, Prof. Dapo Asaju, commended Rev. Aransiola for his unwavering commitment to the ministry of prayer.Asaju likened Aransiola to great men of God raised by divine providence, noting a lineage that includes the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa. “Men like Rev. Aransiola are gifts to this generation. We must celebrate such grace,” he said.
Responding, Rev. Aransiola expressed deep appreciation to Pastor Adeboye for the honour of his presence and the apostolic blessings. The cleric described the gesture as heartwarming and a memorable milestone in his life, family, and ministry.Evangelist Bola Aare and the Tribe of Judah Choir ministered in songs during the programme.
