By GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has shared how he found strength after the sudden passing of his son, Dare Adeboye in 2021.
He made the disclosure during a special service at the International Worship Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, held to celebrate Ukpai’s 80th birthday.
The octogenarian said the renowned evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, was instrumental in helping him find strength after the tragic loss of his son, Dare Adeboye, in 2021.
Adeboye spoke candidly about the pain of losing his third child, so suddenly.
According to him, just days before his son’s death, Dare had called him to share the success of a weekend programme he organised.
However, only two days later, he received the devastating news that his son had passed onto glory.
Here him: “If you really, really want to serve God, then you must be ready to serve him whether things are pleasant or not.
“In the darkest moment of my life since becoming a Christian — when I lost my son without notice — my son called me on a Sunday evening and said, ‘Daddy, the weekend programme was extremely successful.
“Glory be to God, thank you for your prayer support.’ The next thing I heard on Tuesday night was that my son was gone,” Adeboye said.
While reflecting on this profound loss, Adeboye explained that it was in this dark moment that he found solace in the steadfast faith of Rev. Uma Ukpai, whom he said had also endured similar personal tragedies, but continued to serve God unwaveringly.
Adeboye said that despite his own grief, Ukpai’s astounding example inspired him to keep moving forward in faith.
“I had to preach on Friday, and one reference point that gave me strength was Uma Ukpai. I know he lost more than one child in a day, yet he did not waver. He kept on serving God. He gave me strength at a time when I needed it most,” he reiterated.
The Ifewara-born cleric expressed deep gratitude to Ukpai for being a source of strength when he needed it most.
He added that Ukpai’s influence and dedication to the Christian faith would be appreciated further when he is no longer around.
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