Our Correspondent
Kohima, April 16
A large gathering thronged the 2nd World War Cemetery in Kohima today and prayed for peace and tranquility in the state, as Kohima Easter Sunrise Service took place there under the aegis of Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship. Delivering message, Rev. Zhabu Terhuja said “we have hope for Kohima, we have hope for our land because we have here so many witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus, our Lord.”
He stated that the day is a “celebration of not only Christ’s victory, but also of our blessed hope of eternity. Therefore, it is an occasion that we come together as one and reaffirm our faith and trust in God. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ has risen from the dead.”
He emphasized how “many people simply think that our identity ends with death.” “But in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, we are made to know and believe that life does not cease with death,” he added.
Rev Terhuja further stressed on the essence of Christian teaching to love one another. “God’s people need to seriously think of sharing this love of God at any level of social relationship,” he said He further stated that the virtue of humility needs to be inculcated by one and all. “When we think of the world, people all over the world are protesting and fighting for their rights to the extent of causing great damage to their countries. Laying aside his divine rights and privileges, he humbled himself to learn what obedience means. He looked beyond his personal desires and was more concerned about the human world that is under the load of sin,” he added.
Rev Terhuja stated that “as we once again acknowledge in gratitude what God has done for each of us, it is most appropriate also for us to have introspection.” “Doesn’t God deserve something better than what we give him now? We do not sense real peace and contentment in our worship,” he lamented.
He called upon the people to “turn from theatrical performance” and work towards “real spiritual sacrifices.” Drawing reference from scripture, he said: “there are two ways to do that; one is, to crucify the flesh with all its desires, and, the other is, resolutely and purposefully sowing spiritual seed.”
The service was led by Pastor Nitoshe Zhimomi, Assistant Secretary, KBPF. Greeting was also shared by Rev Asangba Longkumer, Advisor, KBPF.
