‘I want to live long’: Moment Apostle Joshua Selman drops to his knees as he refuses to sit beside Pastor Adeboye 

‘I want to live long’: Moment Apostle Joshua Selman drops to his knees as he refuses to sit beside Pastor Adeboye
A touching video has gone viral showing the founder of Koinonia Global, Apostle Joshua Selman, displaying a rare act of humility while receiving prayers from Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

In the now-trending footage, Apostle Selman approached Pastor Adeboye, who was seated and ready to bless him as they met.

As the elderly cleric gestured toward an empty seat beside him, inviting Selman to sit, the founder of Koinonia Global politely declined.

Instead, Apostle Selman immediately dropped to his knees beside Pastor Adeboye, bowing his head in reverence.

“I want to live long,” Selman said softly. “On my knees is fine. When I’m old, I’ll stand up.”

His response stunned those around, drawing admiration and respect from onlookers.

The clip has since stirred massive reactions online, with many Nigerians praising Apostle Selman for displaying deep humility, honor, and spiritual wisdom at a time when many young ministers are accused of excessive pride.

Salvation said, “Yes, give respect to who respect is due, oh.”

Uyai said, “The height of a man is measured by the depth of his surrender.🙏Apostle Joshua Selman kneeling before Daddy Adeboye, choosing humility and prayer over status: ‘On my knees is fine.’ A powerful lesson in spiritual protocol and long life in service. We see the blueprint!”

Maye also said, “This isn’t just about kneeling; it’s about the transfer of mantle. When a spiritual son like Apostle Selman chooses the posture of absolute humility before a global father like Daddy Adeboye, he is positioning himself to inherit a sustained, generational anointing. The wisdom to stay low is the secret to flying high.”

Victor also said, “I want to live long; on my knees is fine that statement will preach for generations Honor truly opens doors that pride can never touch. May we all catch this spirit.”

Licios said, “I say me na lie down i go lie down. Its honour. A very simple loving man EA Adeboye is one of the greatest gift Nigeria have. You can cry the comment. Before i can say this. Ive worked and lived where he was and when he goes for prayer works in camp.”

However, the video didn’t go without collecting its share of criticism from online users.

Aloy said, “Man worshipping another man.”

Roman said, “Because he know the other guy is richer than him, money is everything, if he is richer than him he won’t kneel down for him, argue with me.”

Taiwo also said, “Two businessmen and content creator 😂”

Watch the video below:

“I want to live long, on my knees is fine, when I’m old, I’ll stand up” – Apostle Jushua Selman Refused to sit with Daddy Adeboye as He receives Prayer from him 🥹🧎🏻‍♂️‍➡️ pic.twitter.com/qYRHGvisNs

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 4, 2025
As the video continues to circulate, many fans have applauded the mutual respect between the two clerics, noting that such moments strengthen unity within the Christian community, while some continue to drag them for creating content.

Do you think Apostle Selman, 45, is showing respect to Pastor Adeboye, 83, who is way older than him, or is he just doing this for the camera?