"I Really Miss Him": Archbishop Ezekiel Guti Opens Up About His Late Son, Ezekiel Guti Jnr. (EJ)
For the first time since the death of his son two years ago, an emotional Zimbabwe Assemblies of God-Africa (Zaoga) founder, Archbishop Ezekiel Guti, has opened up about the tragic incident, sharing his pain, his faith, and his cherished memories.
A Father's Grief, A Leader's Strength
Evangelist Ezekiel Guti Jnr tragically died in intensive care at the age of 35 after nearly drowning in a swimming pool in South Africa. He left behind his wife, Carol, and three children.
“I miss EJ, the family misses EJ, the church misses him, in fact we all miss him," the Archbishop revealed. "I am a leader and father to many therefore I ought to remain strong but I really miss him. In the Bible it is clear that death is God’s doing so we simply have to accept it and be strong. But inside we are hurting.”
Cherished Memories of a Son
Archbishop Guti fondly remembers how close he was to his son. “As EJ got into ministry, I discovered that he looked so much up to me as he frequently consulted me on several issues," he said. "At times I would come back home very late and tired but I would find him (EJ) waiting for me if he needed to talk... He would say, ‘Daddy talk to me, help me.’ I had no choice but to help him. That was his nature... if he needed something, he was determined to get it.”
A Lesson in Faith and Acceptance
By the time of his death, Archbishop Guti believes that ministry was EJ’s greatest achievement. The book his son authored, “The Man Who Defied Condition,” became a lesson for him as a father. “He had become a great preacher and I believe that is the best gift he gave to God," the Archbishop shared.
“People may say a lot but I said to myself, I will leave it in the hands of God. For me, the most important thing is that EJ was born again and he feared God. I am a happy man because of that... When he died, it was painful but I knew God was there when all this happened. I had no control over it so I was satisfied that I had played my part.”
Frequently Asked Questions
His son, Evangelist Ezekiel Guti Jnr (EJ), tragically passed away at the age of 35 after a swimming pool accident in South Africa.
He expressed that he, his family, and the church deeply miss EJ. While he remains strong as a leader, he admitted that "inside we are hurting."
He finds comfort and happiness in the fact that his son was "born again and he feared God." He accepts it as God's will and is satisfied that he played his part as a father.
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