The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, has declared that while the devil fears prayers, he does not fear poor people.
Naija News reports that Fatoyinbo made the statement while preaching to his congregation in a viral video online.
The clergy emphasised the importance of financial success and stability alongside spiritual growth.
He recounted a story of a man who went to preach the gospel but was chased away by another man who questioned his appearance, asking, “Has God helped you? Look at the way you look.”
According to him, the devil wants people to stay behind and make noise even though “Jesus became poor for our sake that through the grace of God we might become rich.”
Fatoyinbo encouraged his members to pursue spiritual and material wealth, stressing that financial resources can effectively help spread the gospel.
The devil Fears Prayer But He’s Not Afraid Of You If You Don’t Have Money
– Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo#RevBiodunFatoyinbo#COZA12DG2025#Day8EveningSession#8thJanuary2025#ChurchGist pic.twitter.com/K5J4buHLkZ
— therealchurchgist (@therealchurchg1) January 9, 2025
In other news, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that the strength of renowned evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, helped him after the death of his son, Dare Adeboye.
Naija News recalls that Dare, the third child of Adeboye, died on May 4, 2021, in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family.
Pastor Adeboye’s son was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35 and was married to Temiloluwa with three daughters, before his death.
Speaking during a special service at the International Worship Centre in Uyo on Friday held to celebrate Ukpai’s 80th birthday, Adeboye said the clergy’s steadfastness in Christian faith helped him after the death of his son.
Adeboye, who described his son’s death as the darkest moment since becoming a Christian, said he drew strength from Ukpai’s lifestyle.
He added that Ukpai’s influence would be well appreciated when he dies.