This time of the year carries within itself the very essence of the Gospel of Christ. Easter highlights the three instruments of the Christian faith; the Blood, the Cross and the Name of Jesus. The power to save and to heal is embedded in the greatest sacrifice that Jesus made for all mankind. This monumental event is acknowledged by all the three major religions. Judaism calls it the Passover, Islam calls it Ashura and Christianity calls it Easter.
Zambia has in the past three years experienced one of the most divisive seasons since independence. Tribalism has become visible again, while intra-party conflicts have threatened the very peace we have enjoyed over the past 50 years. Zambia needs healing. We must exorcise the demons of hatred and division that have dominated our nation. There is no better time for such healing as now.
The message of Easter is Reconciliation. In Christ’s death, we are reconciled to God and to each other. We urge all Zambians to choose reconciliation, love for one another and uphold the spirit of Unity. There is no development in the absence of national unity. A house divided against itself cannot stand.
Our National Reconciliation and Unity will only be possible if we love beyond our tribe and beyond our political affiliation. We should love one another because we are one family, one people and one nation. The spirit of Easter is the best platform for our National Healing and Reconciliation.
Happy Easter to you all.
Rev. Dr Nevers Mumba, President, MMD