President Chakwera Appeals for Faith Amid Challenges at Sabbath Prayers
President Chakwera encourages Malawians to seek God's intervention, highlighting Cyclone Freddy, Cholera, and COVID-19 as recent tests for the country.
LILONGWE, MALAWI — President Lazarus Chakwera addressed the congregation during the Big Sabbath prayers of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, urging Malawians to maintain faith amidst challenges, writes Benson Kamonjola.
Speaking at the Silver Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday, Chakwera acknowledged the recent adversity faced by the country, including the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, the threat of Cholera, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
He emphasised that these challenges should be seen as tests for the nation.
"If God's favour meant a life without hardship, then Jesus, who lived a life devoid of riches, would have been without God's favour," Chakwera stated.
“Together with my entire administration, I fully appreciate the role the SDA church has played since 1902, complementing government efforts in the delivery of social services such as education, health and nutrition, sanitation and hygiene, climate change management, and general wellness.”
During the gathering, Dr Harrington Simui Akombwa, the President of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division, underscored that Africa remains a favoured continent by God.
He emphasised the importance of love and unity among Africans in their daily lives.
Dr. Akombwa, who arrived in the country four days ago, has also visited various departments under the Malawi Union of Seventh-Day Adventists, including the Blantyre Adventist Hospital and Lake View Adventist University.
In response, Tony Yolum Nyirenda, the President of the Malawi Union of Seventh Day Adventist Church, expressed his belief that the visit by Dr Akombwa will fortify the church's presence in the country.