Easter, being a festival celebrated
annually in commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ is no doubt
one of the most important feasts of the Christian year. It is the
aftermath of the story of the fall. It outlined God’s commitment in
reconciling with man (His most complex creature) at a very high cost.
Easter is symbolic for Christ’s victory over death. To the followers of
Christ, it also symbolizes their participation in His death and rebirth
to a new life thereafter.
Yes, what Easter simply portrays is that
Christ is alive today, and many of the saints have been resurrected. The
festival however seeks to assure us that all men will enjoy a literal
resurrection of the earthly body with the spirit.
It is important therefore to note that
Christ our Savior had a consuming desire to do His Father’s will and a
great love for His Father’s children, whose redeememtion he secured.
Suffice to say then, that Jesus not only atoned for Adam’s transgression
but for the sins of all mankind. Howbeit, we must always bear in mind
that redemption from individual sins depends upon individual effort.
The fall thus provided a means whereby
mankind can choose between good and evil and thus prepare for life after
death. What we do here, then, determines to a considerable extent what
we will be doing in the life after death. Sad to note also, that despite
this great sacrifice, man still fall daily… So at this point, Easter
celebration is a reminder that the opportunity still exists to be
reconciled to God at least for the time being.
In as much as it makes us to understand
that there is no price too high to pay for peace, no atrocity is too
much to forgive and no one is to condemn to be forgiven… Easter time is
indeed a forceful reminder that the human spirit cannot be confined. It
does not deny the reality of death, but it offers us an assurance that
God has preserved life beyond the grave.
Dear readers like many of you, I am most
grateful for the privilege to be a partaker of this symbolic moment, the
knowledge of the fact that I was given an opportunity to be reconciled
with my maker is noteworthy of all, and I am confident that the answers
to many of today’s pressing issues bedeviling our nation can be found in
the message Easter portrays: This portrait however is nothing other
than of
LOVE AND FORGIVENESS.
For many of us, now is the time for
reconciliation—a time for peace. It’s a time for us to apply ourselves
in unity of purpose, and concentrate on building a community whose
foundation is based on the principles of brotherhood.
Knowing that we all have one common
enemy, it’s a time when we should feel challenged to unite in harmony at
all cost, a time to learn to know ourselves and respect our
differences: a time to acknowledge that irrespective of religious
difference, we all serve a Heavenly Father whom we unite with in prayer
and faith and our will to do good. It is also a time to be cautious and
guided in our utterances while we fashion a genuine path for peace and a
great future with shared aspirations.
Actualizing our vision for peace,
however, is not just a matter of rhetoric’s. It’s a time above all else
to keep ourselves clean in mind and clean in habits in whatever platform
we shall have responsibilities entrusted on us.
Now is the time for us to plan good
strong foundation for peace and harmony and organize our destiny and set
high standards thereby solidifying our determination to be united than
ever in ensuring a great nation not just for our children but for the
period of our lives which will be beautiful and rewarding… until our
soul is united with the zeal to do good, pursue peace instead of discord
only then would we recognize the fact that our spirit cannot be
confined.
Finally, as we celebrate Easter, let us
not forget to reflect the love and forgiveness that is embodied in this
season… We must however not hesitate to choose that resolve that will
bring us joy in both our individual life, national life and in the
eternities to come, knowing fully well that good will always triumph
over evil, and light over darkness.
Cheers!!
@MichaelAgada
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