Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Elder Simon Achuba, has called upon Christians to embody the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ in their words and actions, emphasizing love, peace, kindness, empathy, humility, self-denial, and selfless service.
In his Easter message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Akor Sylvester, Achuba urged Christians to refrain from returning to sinful ways following the forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving that Lent represents. He implored them to embrace a life characterized by holiness, righteousness, selflessness, humility, love, steadfastness, and uprightness.
The former Deputy Governor stressed the importance of imbibing the lessons and significance of Easter through genuine repentance, reconciliation, and acts of compassion such as bringing joy to the less privileged and visiting orphanages, prisons, and hospitals – the very essence of the season.
He quoted, “One has not lived unless he lives for others,” adding, “As Christ has died for us, we should be ready and willing to live and, if need be, die for others.”
Achuba highlighted that “Easter should be days filled with love, with appreciation of what God has done for mankind, days of goodwill to our neighbours, days of divine expectation to see the Lord, even as His disciples saw Him at Galilee.”
“If we love with the spirit of Easter in our hearts, governance would work, electoral reforms would be easier to accomplish, funds would be judiciously utilized for the good of the larger number, the leadership would love and cherish the led. That is the essence of Easter, which we recommend to all Nigerians, indeed, to all humanity,” he stated.
“If we imbibe this in all areas of our lives, then we are on the path to a glorious life. A life that pleases God, and which honours mankind.”
Regarding the people of Kogi State, the former Deputy Governor urged religious leaders to continue promoting peace and unity across the state for the collective well-being of the populace, asserting that development cannot flourish in an environment of crisis.
He called on Christians and all Kogites to remain vigilant and security-conscious as they celebrate Easter. The former Deputy Governor also implored them to remember the less privileged and extend love to them during this significant occasion.
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Easter: ACHUBA Urges Christians to Emulate Christ, Show Love, Forgiveness
