RCCG Holy Ghost Congress 2025: Day 1 Evening Session – “Worthy to Be Praised!” by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

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Hallelujah! Glory be to the God of all flesh, the One for whom nothing is impossible. As the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Holy Ghost Congress 2025 kicked off with explosive fire on December 8, 2025, at the Redemption Camp in Nigeria, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the revered General Overseer, set the tone with a soul-stirring message titled “Worthy to Be Praised!” Under the overarching theme “The God of All Flesh” (Jeremiah 32:27), Daddy GO invited us into a deeply personal encounter, emphasizing praise as the gateway to God’s transformative presence and power. This wasn’t a mere sermon; it was a divine invitation to celebrate the Creator who crafts destinies, heals the hopeless, and turns ordinary lives into testimonials of glory.

The evening session pulsed with anointed worship from the RCCG Mass Choir, their voices rising like incense in songs of adoration. As thousands gathered—both in person and online—the air crackled with anticipation. Pastor Adeboye, with his trademark warmth and apostolic authority, opened the Word, drawing from Psalms to remind us that praise isn’t optional; it’s the key that unlocks heaven’s intervention in our individual storms.

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The Heart of the Message: Praise – Your Personal Portal to the God of All Flesh

Pastor Adeboye anchored the night in Psalm 18:1-3: “I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust… I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised.” He highlighted the intimate pronouns—”I,” “my”—to underscore that this Congress is profoundly personal. “What God is going to do, He is doing for individuals,” he declared. “You will see by the end of the Congress the reason for our childishness before God—like a child running to Daddy for everything.” Praise, he explained, positions us as cherished children before the Father who controls all flesh, inviting His mercy, healing, and victory into our unique stories.

Drawing from Psalm 23, Daddy GO painted praise as the shepherd’s rod that guides us through valleys, assuring us that the God who made us in His image (Genesis 1:26-27) values us beyond measure. “He made you so precious that the wealth of the whole world cannot buy you,” he proclaimed. In a world of devaluation, this truth demands our highest praise—because the One who formed us can fix what’s broken, heal what’s incurable, and restore what’s lost.

Biblical Foundation: The Power of Praise in Scripture

The message wove through Scriptures like a symphony, showing praise as God’s preferred weapon:

• Psalm 107:20: “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” For those at wit’s end—diagnosed with terminal illnesses or facing closed doors—Pastor Adeboye brought hope: “If the doctors say there’s nothing more they can do, the God of all flesh can now take over. He is sending His word to heal you tonight!”

• Lamentations 3:22-23: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning.” Daily miracles abound: waking from sleep, safe travels, effortless breathing. “You don’t know the miracle of breathing until you see someone struggling under COVID,” he shared poignantly. “Psalm 150:6 says, ‘Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.’ If you’re still breathing, you’re alive—and where there’s life, there’s hope.”

• Psalm 22:1-3: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?… But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” The terror of God’s absence far outweighs death. “There is nothing as terrible as enjoying the presence of God once upon a time, then He leaves you alone,” warned Daddy GO. “It is better to die than to be forsaken by God.” Yet praise reverses this: “Praise makes the Lord dwell in the presence of His people.”

• 2 Chronicles 20:1-25: King Jehoshaphat’s secret? Obeying God’s command to praise amid invasion. “They praised God, and He fought for them.” As the choir erupted into a “Praise Party”—dancing, jumping, shouting—the arena mirrored this ancient victory, with waves of glory sweeping through the crowd.

Pastor Adeboye urged: “How beautiful your life would be if you could hear God for yourself. No prophet will be able to deceive you.” Praise tunes our ears to His voice, shielding us from falsehood and ushering in clarity.

Key Points: Why and How to Praise the God of All Flesh

With surgical precision, Daddy GO unpacked reasons to praise and practical steps to ignite it, calling us from passive spectators to active worshippers:

1. He Made and Controls All Flesh
   As Creator, God didn’t mass-produce us like animals; He handcrafted us in His image—irreplaceable masterpieces. “Because God made you you, if something goes wrong, He can correct it.” Praise acknowledges His sovereignty over every cell, circumstance, and challenge.

2. His Mercy Sustains Us Daily
   Count your unseen miracles: the breath you take for granted, the sleep that evades insomniacs, the journeys without accidents. “Do you know how many miracles you have received this year?” These “new every morning” compassions demand explosive gratitude. If alive, hope lives—praise it!

3. He Heals the Hopeless
   No diagnosis is final with the God who sends healing words. From chronic pains to barren wombs, praise invites His intervention. “Father, if You’re looking for one person to make an example… let it be somebody watching this right now.”

4. Praise Secures His Presence and Protection
   Forsakenness is the ultimate horror; praise prevents it. It fought Jehoshaphat’s battles without swords. “There is nothing as beautiful as enjoying the presence of God.” In deception-filled times, praise sharpens your spiritual hearing.

5. Praise Turns Storms into Testimonies
   Like a child before Daddy, approach boldly. “Tonight, you will praise God. Lift your voice to Him and praise Him with all your heart.” From the arena’s “Praise Party” to your living room—dance, sing, shout!

Real-Life Illustrations: From the Pulpit to Your Reality

Daddy GO’s anecdotes grounded the Word in raw humanity:
– The Breathless Witness: Recalling COVID wards where patients begged for death, he contrasted it with our unconscious miracle of respiration. “When you find someone begging to die… then you realise you don’t even think to breathe. You’re just breathing.”
– Jehoshaphat’s Army of Praises: Armies trembled not at enemies, but at singers leading the charge—God ambushed the foes. “Praise Party” ensued, with the camp alive in unified rejoicing.
– Personal Forsaking: Echoing David’s cry, he shared the anguish of drifted intimacy with God—far worse than physical trials. Yet, one praise session restores the joy.
– The Priceless Child: In a throwaway culture, God’s image in you defies auctions. “He made you so precious… the wealth of the whole world cannot buy you.”

Prophetic Declarations and Prayers: Heaven’s Response to Your Praise

The altar ignited as Pastor Adeboye led fervent prayers, his voice thundering like thunder:
“We give You all the glory, we give You honour… You are worthy to be praised!”

Declarations:
– “Every terminal verdict expires tonight; receive your healing by His Word!”
– “Closed wombs open; the barren dances with children in Jesus’ name.”
– “Mercy that fails not—new miracles every morning for you!”
– “No more forsakenness; His presence floods your life as you praise.”
– “Battles fought and won without your lifting a finger—Jehoshaphat-style victory!”
– “Hear God clearly; deception silenced, destiny unveiled.”
– “If You’re seeking one example tonight, let it be me—transform this watcher now!”

Closing Prayer: Hands raised, voices united: Lord, we praise You as Creator, Healer, Merciful Father. Inhabit our praises; fight our battles; heal our lands. Let this Congress mark our personal turnaround. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

A Holy Communion and anointing service followed, commissioning attendees as carriers of this glory.

Final Call: Start Your Praise Party Today

Beloved, the God of all flesh declares through His servant: Praise Him—He inhabits it, heals through it, and triumphs by it. As the official HGC account live-tweeted: “The Praise Party has officially begun… Join us as we rejoice before the God of all flesh.” Don’t spectate; participate. Your “I will call upon the Lord” moment awaits.

Share your praise report below—what miracle are you celebrating? For ongoing fire, follow @TheHGCongress on X. Day 2 beckons—Jonah must go!

Shalom, and may praises usher you into unending presence. #RCCGHGC2025 #TheGodOfAllFlesh #WorthyToBePraised