The Common Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has addressed the AI-generated picture circulating on social media, which depicted him as an alhaji.
In accordance with Church Instances Nigeria on Saturday, Adeboye spoke through the first Holy Ghost Evening of the brand new yr, held within the early hours of Saturday, January 4.
Late December final yr, there have been viral pictures which trended on-line depicting the RCCG pastor as a Muslim – clothed in Islamic clothes – and as being within the Holy land of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
PUNCH On-line stories {that a} male determine who accomplished Hajj rituals on an holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia is known as an Alhaji whereas the feminine counterpartis is known as an Alhaja.
On Mockers
Adeboye additionally addressed the rising presence of mockers, predicting that many wouldn’t survive the yr.
Nevertheless, he emphasised that God doesn’t need the dying of sinners.
With a wry smile, he acknowledged the AI-generated picture of him as an alhaji, remarking, “I’m certain a lot of you noticed that image displaying me as an alhaji.”
Prophecies for International Stage
Turning his focus to worldwide issues, Adeboye urged prayers for peace, particularly with the continuing world conflicts, to stop one other world conflict.
He additionally prophesied that 2025 would witness an unprecedented earthquake of huge proportions.
In his message, titled, “The Glory Forward,” Adeboye assured his listeners that regardless of present challenges, the longer term could be brighter.
He assured the congregation that God’s function for humanity on earth stays paramount, explaining that God isn’t in a rush to take individuals to heaven as a result of He wants them to satisfy His divine mission right here on earth.
He expressed confidence that Nigeria would quickly expertise peace after the church’s 100-day quick.
On Nigeria’s Future
The RCCG Common Overseer outlined the church’s focus for the 100-day quick, noting that the primary 30 days could be devoted to praying for Nigeria.
He vowed to guide the church in “violent prayers” geared toward uprooting components that hinder the nation’s progress.
He assured the congregation that 2025 could be a pivotal yr when the scripture, “The dominion of God suffers violence, and the violent take it by power,” would come to fruition.
He urged people above 70 to chorus from taking part within the quick, advising these aged 70 to 80 to interrupt their quick by 3 p.m. and people over 80 by midday.
These above 90 had been inspired to keep away from the quick altogether, as, in his phrases, they had been within the “departure lounge of life.”
Adeboye additional emphasised the significance of prayer through the quick, warning that with out it, fasting would solely quantity to a “starvation strike.”
He additionally urged individuals to keep away from frivolous conversations all through the fasting interval.
Talking in regards to the future, Adeboye prophesied that 2025 would deliver a “stronger wind,” signifying important breakthroughs, promotions, and long-awaited milestones, together with weddings.
The AI Image and Story
A number of media stories the incident however Factcheckhub reported that an X consumer, @Sarkideyforyou, shared a picture of Adeboye standing in entrance of the Kaabah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia—a spiritual website for Muslims.
The publish, which was accompanied by the caption, “Pastor Adeboye might Allah information you to the suitable path,” garnered important consideration, with over 3.8 million views, 1,500 reposts, 1,800 feedback, and 4,000 likes by December 22, 2024.