The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor has enjoined Christian faithful to continue to uphold the true essence of Easter in their daily lives.
Guwor stressed the need for Christians to reflect on the import of the celebration by exhibiting sustained love and willingness to sacrifice in their day to day living.
This is contained in a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, on Saturday in Asaba.
The speaker noted that the admonition became necessary due to the prevailing disconnect among the people in terms of true love, mutual respect and genuine affections for one another.
He said that absence of the three elements were capable of endangering sustainable peace, unity of purpose and development in the society.
Guwor emphasised that Easter is not just a celebration but a period of sober reflection and genuine reconciliation with God.
“As Christians all over the world mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ – the Son of God as epitomised by Easter, I congratulate people of Delta for the religious event and enjoin them to reflect on the essence of the celebration.
“Easter is a period in the global calendar when Christians mark the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He died for the love he had for mankind.
“We need so much of such genuine love and sacrifices to grow our country Nigeria, ” he said.
“The bible tells us that Jesus-the only Son of God, whom is recorded had no sin, chose to suffer and die for the sins of the World. No other sacrifice and love could be stronger than this.
“Therefore, if we profess to be followers of this sinless heavenly being, it certainly behoves on us to follow His footsteps by extending same love to our neighbours.”
The speaker also urged the Christian community to use the period to pray for the state and the country at large.
Guwor while saying that the country is going through myriads of challenges which bothered largely on the economy and security, emphasised the need for Christians to remember the country in their collective and individual prayers, particularly at this period of Easter.
He expressed the hope and faith that through such prayers, God would continue to intervene in the affairs of the country, adding that Nigeria remained in the hands of God.
The speaker also enjoined the leadership of the Christian community to always emphasise on the need for good morals among their followers, and, indeed the larger society.
“It is my hope and prayers that this period will usher us into more peaceful, glorious and positive lives.
“As we celebrate, may God give us the true essence and benefit of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
”On behalf of my family, constituents and the state assembly, I wish the good people of Delta a happy Easter celebration, ” he said.
