The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described Anthony Joshua’s survival in a fatal road accident as an act of divine mercy.
Adeboye made the remarks on Sunday during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service while reflecting on the role of God’s mercy in preservation.
He cited the former two-time world heavyweight champion’s recent accident as a clear example.
Joshua narrowly escaped death after swapping seats moments before a horrific car crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The Lexus SUV in which he was travelling collided with a stationary truck, leaving Joshua with minor injuries but claiming the lives of two of his close associates, his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and his personal trainer, Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Quoting from Lamentations 3:22–23, Adeboye said, “It is by the mercies of the Lord that we are not consumed. We are alive because of the mercies of the Lord, not because of cleverness.
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“I read in the newspapers yesterday that our boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, exchanged seats with someone before the accident. The people he exchanged seats with died. I don’t know why, but the mercy of God said someone would still be alive today.”
Anthony Joshua has since paid an emotional tribute to Ghami and Ayodele in a social media post, mourning the loss of two integral members of his team. [BusinessDay]
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