Pastor Korede Komaiya, founder of Master’s Place International Church in Warri, Delta State, has revealed that he was once told by medical professionals that he wouldn’t live up to age 35.

The 54-year-old disclosed this in an Instagram post while sharing photos ahead of his 55th birthday.

Komaiya attributed his longevity to God’s mercy and protection, expressing gratitude for divine intervention in his life.

He wrote, “My gratitude knows no bounds. I saw bends that were like ends until God turned things around. I have escaped death over and over again. I was told medically that I wouldn’t live to be 35 years old, and now I’m just a few days away from 55.

“I am a product of mercy. God always comes through for me, no matter the battle or my mistakes. No hatred, no betrayal, no siege of the wicked, and no assault of the evil ones has been able to stop my destiny.

“Today, God has made me a father to orphans, a succor to widows, an eye to the blind, hope to the hopeless, and light to those in darkness. Only God deserves all the glory. Help me thank God! Gratitude mode activated!”