By Calista Oyeoba / Posted December 10,2024
The 27th Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), with the theme “Onward Christian”, commenced on Monday night with a large turnout of worshippers, with the presiding General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, emphasizing the avenue of praise as a powerful spiritual weapon in his opening message
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He assured worshippers that praising God creates a foundation for lasting victories, enabling God to arise for them and causing Satan to flee, and urged participants to embrace their roles as soldiers of Christ and march forward with Him leading the way.
The event offers a unique opportunity for worshippers to hear God’s voice, renew their faith, and strengthen their spiritual journey.
The service, filled with vibrant praise and dance, set the tone for the week-long Congress. The RCCG All Stars, along with the church’s over 2,000-member mass choir, led the congregation in extended worship sessions, thanking God for past blessings and anticipating new ones.
“Praise is a weapon of warfare. When you praise God for what He has done, He will do more. Without gratitude, future battles may not see divine intervention. Life is warfare the winner takes it all, while the loser loses it all,” he said.
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“If you praise God continually, He will arise for you. Satan, who has defeated many mighty men and women over centuries, will flee when he sees God backing you. Tonight, as we praise, the foundation for your victory in life is being laid.”
In his welcome address, Pastor Adeboye assured the congregation that this year’s Congress would be unforgettable. Reflecting on the challenges of 2024, he gave thanks to God for His preservation and urged participants to embrace their roles as soldiers of Christ.
“This Congress is different, as reflected in the theme, Onward Christian Soldiers. It is both a call and a charge to those already in the Lord’s army and those ready to join. Are you prepared to march forward with Him leading the way?”
He encouraged attendees to stay attentive to all sessions, pray fervently, and avoid distractions:
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The Holy Ghost Congress began in 1998 with Lekki 98, a historic gathering of over seven million worshippers at Lekki Beach, marked by extraordinary miracles. Since then, the event has grown, moving to the Redemption Camp and evolving into a week-long spiritual experience.