The significance of Easter to all Ghanaians

Easter is a solemn event observed by Christians to mark Jesus’ death for humanity. It is a time to soberly reflect on the finished work of Christ on the Cross.

It is also a joyous period to mark the resurrection of Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God sent to redeem mankind from destruction. 

Easter is founded on John 3:16 in the Bible, which says: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life.”

Easter is mostly marked with church services by most Christian denominations, at which the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ are the central themes. 

Conventions are also held by many churches, as well as picnics on Monday. 

Although initially it was an all-Christian affair, the whole world has now embraced Easter as a time for unity, the expression of forgiveness and love towards one another, as well as a period to make merry.

The beaches are normally flooded with revellers, especially on Easter Monday, which is observed as a national holiday by many countries. 

Yet still, many communities in the country have adopted the Easter period as a home-coming period for all sons and daughters domiciled abroad or in the  cities. They use the time to either initiate various development projects that will be of immense benefit to the communities or inaugurate successfully completed ones.

Fundraising is also carried out by various associations and the communities to support ongoing projects.

But the host of activities lined up notwithstanding, the whole thrust of the Easter period is remembrance of the death and resurrection of Christ for mankind to become better off.

It is in view of this that the Daily Graphic asks all Ghanaians to use the period to soberly reflect on the progress they have made in life — spiritually, economically and in all other ways — that has positively impacted on the lives of others.

Amid all the merrymaking, we must all spend some time to think of ways to better the lot of our families, friends, communities, workplaces and country. God loved the world that He gave to humanity, so we all must be guided by that act of love to give positively to humanity.

We urge all Ghanaians to be guided by the principle of Easter – giving — to give  their best to make Ghana a better place for all to live in. 

This is the time to show patriotism to our country; it is the time to show selflessness, be truthful and excel in service to our country. Wherever we find ourselves, we must be willing to offer our best to the country.

We urge all Ghanaians to refrain from doing anything that will destroy the peace of the country and of the season. Drivers especially, who will be carrying people from one place to another, must exercise caution on the roads and get commuters to their destinations alive.

Let us make merry, but let us do everything in moderation as we mark or commemorate this year’s Easter.