Easter represents the spiritual healing that is needed for our nation

WITH the lack of growth in the South African economy, constant corruption in government institutions, high inflation and cost of living, increases in violent protests and the prolonged drought in the country, people are seriously concerned about the direction the country is heading.

Given the poor state we currently find ourselves in as individuals and collectively, it is good to note it is Easter this weekend.

While we will be bombarded with irrelevant images of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, hot cross buns and pickled fish in adverts, it is good to be reminded of the real meaning of Easter and its continued relevance for mankind.

It is the celebration of the death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary and His resurrection nearly 2 000 years ago.

From well documented scriptural and historical evidence, we see how millions of individuals and nations over the centuries experienced physical, psychological and spiritual healing, deliverance and restoration by looking to the cross and acknowledging Jesus as Saviour and Lord.

It is the same spiritual healing and freedom that is needed by the South African nation.

Whatever plans our political, government, reli- gious and other leaders have developed to solve the problems of our communities and country, these solutions have been short term and partially effective, due to their failure to acknowledge this need.

How long will we deny ourselves deliverance from social evils such as gangsterism, alcohol, drug and other addictions, theft and robbery, women and child abuse, assault and murder, rape and sexual promiscuity, by continuing to ignore the Bible’s answers for South Africa?

R BARTES Manenberg