General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has advised Christians to position themselves to receive blessings without hesitation, even when divine actions seem unconventional or difficult to understand.
Preaching during a sermon, the 83-year-old cleric emphasized the importance of prioritizing blessings over logic, noting that God’s ways often defy human reasoning.
“Whenever a man of God wants to bless two of you, put your head where the right hand will land,” Adeboye said. “Just collect the blessing first. You can then find out why later.”
To illustrate his point, he drew from the biblical account of Jacob blessing Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, as recorded in Genesis 48. In the story, Jacob deliberately crossed his hands, placing his right hand—the hand traditionally associated with greater authority and blessing—on the younger son, Ephraim, while his left hand rested on the elder, Manasseh.
Adeboye recalled how Joseph tried to correct his father, believing he had made a mistake. “Joseph said, ‘No, papa. Please, you are making a mistake. This one is the elder.’ But the old man said, ‘I know what I’m doing. I’m being guided by God.’”
According to the biblical narrative, Jacob then declared that Ephraim, the younger, would surpass his elder brother in greatness. “Within a couple of years, God blessed the younger ten times more than the elder,” Adeboye told the congregation.
The RCCG leader explained that the story highlights a crucial spiritual principle: divine blessing does not always follow human traditions or expectations. God, he said, reserves the right to elevate whomever He chooses, regardless of natural order.
For believers, Adeboye stressed, the lesson is to be spiritually alert and eager to receive blessings, even when the circumstances appear confusing. “Sometimes the blessing of God may not come in the way you expect, but if you are humble enough to receive it, you will see the result later,” he said.
Analysts note that Adeboye’s sermon reflects his broader teaching on submission to God’s will, even when it challenges human understanding. For decades, his ministry has underscored themes of divine sovereignty, destiny, and the mysterious ways in which God elevates individuals.
His reference to Jacob’s crossed hands also resonates with contemporary struggles for recognition and advancement. In a world where seniority, experience, or social status often dictate opportunities, Adeboye reminded Christians that God can bypass established systems to lift the seemingly disadvantaged.
The cleric’s message also carried a note of encouragement to those who feel overlooked or less privileged. By citing Ephraim’s story, he reinforced the belief that divine favor can rewrite human narratives, producing outcomes far beyond natural expectations.
Concluding his sermon, Adeboye urged worshippers to stay open to God’s guidance and to receive blessings without resistance or doubt. “When God chooses to bless, don’t argue, don’t question—just collect it,” he said.
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