Be ready for 2nd coming of Christ – King
NHLANGANO – His Majesty King Mswati III has encouraged the nation to stay ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
This was a message he delivered through Prince Simelane at Mbangweni Royal Residence during the Ascension Day Service, which was attended by over 1 000 congregants.
Also present were emakhosikati, Princess Sikhanyiso, Acting Home Affairs Minister Dr Tambo Gina and Members of Parliament.
Prince Simelane narrated that he was a born again Christian, who repented during services at Lozitha.
He read from Matthew 24, where it speaks about signs of the second
NHLANGANO – Bishop Samson Hlatjwako has encouraged parents to return home and tell their children that insulting
is a curse.
He said this when he was sharing the Word of God during the Ascension Day Service, held at Mbangweni Royal Resident in the Shiselweni Region.
He quoted a scripture in the book of Mark 5:1-10, wherein he likened the man who had evil spirits as the youth of this country, whom he said needed God’s intervention. He said there were reports where the youth were arrested for raping elderly people, while others
Christian ‘umuntfu lomdzala’
coming of Christ.
He said some of the things were were robbing them of their money.
He further stated that today the youth was disrespectful and would not think twice before insulting their elders.
“Today’s youth is at home hungry with their children because firms were burnt,” he said.
He said as the Lord told the evil spirit that was using the man to come out, he was also commanding the evil spirit engulfing the country to come out so that peace would prevail. Hlatjwako said the kingdom was kidnapped and would only be rescued by respect.
“We are here to pray for peace in the country and further ask for forgiveness from God,” he added. already happening, which included incurable diseases and people turning
Meanwhile, other pastors also shared the Word of God, as they first preached about why Jesus was sent to earth, things He did, what He went through to save man from their sins along with the meaning of his resurrection.
Celebrated
Reverend Canon Dlamini spoke about the second coming of Christ. He said as Christians celebrated the resurrection of Christ, they should be aware that he would return for those who lived according to His will.
He likened the second coming to crystals of metals that were mixed with soil, and said when a magnet was placed above that mixture, the against each other.
“As you can see now, people are
steel crystals would be attached to the magnet, separating from the soil.
It is worth noting that there was a vigil the day before the main service and pastors were preaching about God’s love. They stated that if there could be love, the country would be safe.
Some narrated that there was hate among Christians and encouraged that Christians should unite.
Among the pastors who shared the Word of God was Pastor Mabandla Zikalala, who doubles as a police officer. He shared that there was need for love to prevail among Christians and that for the love to be spread to others; Christians needed to practise it among themselves. fighting among themselves and as it is written in the Bible, these are the signs,” he said.
Prince Simelane said it was important for people to be ready, as the time and place of the second coming was unknown.
He further spoke of the 10 girls who were waiting for Jesus, wherein some did not have oil.
Congregants
His advice was that, the congregants be like those who had oil, so that when the Lord returned, they would be ready to meet him.
Meanwhile, Prince Simelane further announced that, King Mswati III had sent him with food parcels to give to the people.
Inside the food parcel were a pack of beans, a pack of mealie meal, a pack of soup and 250ml of cooking oil. The attendees also got a and a bag similar to those that were given to at the Buganu Ceremony.