The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared 100 days of fasting and prayer to intercede for global peace and avert the possibility of a third World War.
Adeboye made this announcement during the RCCG’s first Holy Ghost Service of the year at Redemption City,on Friday, January 4.
As reported by PM News, he expressed concern over escalating conflicts around the world.
Adeboye warned that if these tensions were not addressed, they could spiral into a global crisis.
“We are to pray against new wars, that new wars will not start and the old wars will not get out of control so that we don’t have another world war,” he urged.
“If there is a world war, it will affect you wherever you are.”
Adeboye gives specific instructions for 100 days fasting
Speaking further, Adeboye outlined specific instructions for the fasting period, exempting members aged 70 and above from full participation.
“If you are over 70, your prayers are like local calls to heaven—you don’t need an international code. You have already gotten the boarding pass,” he said humorously.
“But if you insist on joining, you may break your fast at 3 p.m. daily. For those over 80, you can break at 12 noon. If you are over 90, we don’t want you to fast at all; we don’t want you to go yet.”
The first 30 days of the fast, he noted, would focus on prayers for Nigeria, including petitions against corruption and sabotage.
He cautioned that some of these prayers would be “violent” in nature, targeting those determined to ruin the nation.
Adeboye also reminded members to remain spiritually focused during the fast. “When you are on a fast, you talk less. Go to the church by 6 p.m. to pray together,” he advised.
On the global front, Adeboye called for prayers against an increase in natural disasters, including violent storms, floods, and fire outbreaks, which he said could surpass previous occurrences in intensity.
He emphasised the importance of vigilance, stating”
“The Lord wants us to pray against these disasters and new wars. We must ensure the old wars do not escalate into a third World War.”
Pastor Adeboye’s New Year prayers
In a video posted on his verified X handle, the RCCG general overseer said that 2025 would be a good one.
He noted that it is a year to do exploits and walk closer with God and that God’s children would look back and be happy by the end of the year.