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KING URGES CHRISTIANS TO PRAY FOR INCWALA

07/11/2020 23:54:00 BY MFANUKHONA NKAMBULE

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LOBAMBA – His Majesty the King has urged Christians to pray for the success of the forthcoming Incwala ceremony.

He did not expand on this request.

It is now possible that the sacred ceremony will be held this year. Some people thought COVID-19 might cause the postponement of the national event.

Incwala is a national event that takes place during the summer solstice.

Two months ago, the reed dance ceremony was observed by a few maidens who were made to adhere to COVID-19 regulations. It is not clear if emaSwati would be expected to do likewise for Incwala.

During yesterday’s prayer service held at the national church at Lobamba, the King also commanded emaSwati to pray for an accident-free festive season.

pray for peace, safety

He said Christians should pray for peace, safety and protection during the New Year’s Eve. He warned that eased lockdowns did not mean COVID-19 should now be considered as a thing of the past.

Ingwenyama made it clear that the country and the world at large had not yet conquered the virus. He said it was, therefore, necessary that people continued observing health guidelines on COVID-19 in order to curb the spread of the virus that has killed millions of people across the globe.

His Majesty King Mswati III addressed the nation through his representative, Prince Simelane, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, at a church service marking the end of the year.

In attendance were members of the royal family, Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini, cabinet ministers, members of both Houses of Parliament, among others.

don’t lose hope - king

The King advised emaSwati that they should not lose hope as the economy would improve and jobs would be created. He said he was aware that COVID-19 had negative effects on the economy and employment.

“People will be reemployed as the economy will recover from the effects of COVID-19,” the King promised the nation, through Prince Simelane.

He commanded his people to organise themselves properly, exercise calmness and then allow God to lead the country to economic recovery.

“COVID-19 is not a permanent pandemic, the devil is a liar as we shall all go back to our places of worship to praise God for defeating this pandemic,” he said.

He passed condolences to families that lost their loved ones. His Majesty then thanked journalists for keeping the nation abreast with the latest developments regarding COVID-19 in particular.

Ingwenyama said people got to know of what was happening through newspapers, televisions and radios.

In another development, Reverend Mahlalela, who was among the pastors who ministered the Word of God, said prayer was a missile, which Christians could unleash in their battle with the enemy. He said there were armies that fought in the air.

The pastor said soldiers under siege would ask for a backup from the air support. He said the air support for Christians was prayer.

Reverend N Tembe said God gave King Mswati III vision 2022 even though He knew he would have to pass through 2020 that is besieged by COVID-19.

She said God would make sure His Majesty realises his dream of a first world country. Reverend Tembe said God was able to do immeasurably more than people ask or imagine, and He does all of these things on the basis of the power that is at work within His people.

Reverend Richard Dlamini urged the nation to trust God as the protector and security of this country. He said God neither slumbers nor sleeps.

Reverend Dlamini mentioned that God was not like that sleepy security guard who came to work carrying a mattress.

He said a company would never award a tender to a security firm whose officers would ask for a spare room where they would take a nap when they feel sleepy. Dlamini said God watches over His people as He is omniscient and omnipresent.