Adeboye Recounts 'Rapture Scare,' Urges Marital Peace

In a moment of relatable humor and profound spiritual guidance, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the esteemed General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recounted a personal "rapture scare" that left him trembling and sweating in a cold hotel room. This vivid anecdote, shared during the May 2026 Holy Ghost Service at Redemption City, served not just as a lighthearted moment for the congregation but as a powerful cautionary tale.

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I woke up, looked to my side, and my wife wasn’t there. I thought she had gone to the toilet

The narrative unfolded with Adeboye waking in the dead of night, a disorienting experience made more alarming by his wife's absence from their shared bed. His initial panic, fueled by the belief that he had been "left behind" while his wife was taken in the rapture, underscored a deep-seated fear common among believers. The sheer terror of such a separation, even in a dreamlike state, highlighted the profound spiritual significance placed on the event of the rapture within Pentecostal traditions.

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I sat on the bed, and I was trembling. In the cold air-conditioned room, I was sweating. Oh, God, you mean she’s gone, and I’m left behind. Almighty God, what have I done? Why have you left me behind?

However, the tension broke with a divine reminder: his wife had not even accompanied him on that particular trip to the United States. This humorous twist, which elicited laughter from the audience, did not diminish the message's impact. Instead, it provided a perfect segue for Adeboye to drive home a critical point about marital harmony and the importance of resolving conflicts before retiring for the night.

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Thank God for the Holy Spirit. When all of a sudden I remember on that particular trip, she didn’t come with me

Adeboye's counsel, rooted in the biblical prophecy of "two shall be in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left," resonated deeply. He emphasized that unresolved issues between spouses could lead to spiritual separation, even during such a momentous event as the rapture. His personal commitment to maintaining peace with his wife, stating he never goes to bed without settling differences, serves as a powerful example for the thousands in attendance and the wider Christian community, reinforcing the sanctity of marriage and the need for continuous reconciliation.

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That is one of the reasons why I don’t go to bed with any unresolved issue between my wife and me. I don’t want God to come and take her away and leave me on the bed.