Source: See the bigger picture: A call for hope, faith and national reflection
As Zimbabweans take time to rest, travel and spend precious moments with family and friends during this holiday, we should also pause and reflect on the bigger picture of our lives and the future of our nation.
By Tatenda Hwari
The Bible tells us in Genesis 15:4–5 that God took Abraham outside and told him to look towards the heavens and count the stars, promising that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Abraham had to look beyond his immediate circumstances and trust what God had promised.
This is an important lesson for us as individuals and as a nation: we must learn to see beyond what is immediately in front of us.
Sometimes circumstances can make us focus so much on our present difficulties that we lose sight of the possibilities that lie ahead. However, faith teaches us to look beyond our limitations and believe that a better future is possible.
As Zimbabweans, we need to see the bigger picture.
Our nation has faced many challenges, but our story should not be defined only by our difficulties. We must also recognise our potential, our young people, our natural resources, our creativity and the many possibilities that lie before us.
Seeing the bigger picture does not mean ignoring reality. Rather, it means refusing to allow present circumstances to determine our entire outlook on the future.
There is a powerful connection between vision and mindset. The way we think influences the way we respond to challenges. As Christians, we are reminded that we have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). Therefore, our outlook should be shaped by faith, wisdom, hope and a commitment to what is good.
We should not become a people who only see what is wrong. We must also have the courage to imagine what Zimbabwe can become.
Our young people need to see a future worth building. Families need hope. Communities need people who are willing to contribute towards solutions rather than simply criticise problems. Leaders need vision, integrity and the courage to think beyond the present moment.
The bigger picture also requires us to understand that life is more than material success. As believers, our ultimate perspective is eternity. Hebrews 11 presents men and women who trusted God even when they did not immediately see the fulfilment of His promises. Their faith was not merely about receiving something from God; it was about trusting Him and remaining obedient.
That is a lesson worth carrying into our national life. Progress requires patience, responsibility, sacrifice and a willingness to work for something greater than ourselves.
As we enjoy this holiday, let us therefore take time to appreciate life, reconnect with our families, encourage one another and reflect on the future we want to build.
Let us see beyond today’s challenges.
Let us see beyond political, social and economic divisions.
Let us see beyond our individual interests.
Let us see the bigger picture.
And as we travel during this holiday, I would like to wish every Zimbabwean a blessed, peaceful and safe holiday. To those travelling across the country, please exercise great caution on the roads. Avoid unnecessary speeding, remain alert, respect other road users and make safety a priority. Your life is precious, and your loved ones are waiting for you to return safely.
May this holiday be a time of rest, reflection, gratitude and renewed hope.
As a nation, may we learn to look beyond where we are today and begin to see where we can go tomorrow.
The future requires vision. The future requires faith. The future requires all of us to see the bigger picture.
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)
Tatenda Hwari
Email: tatehwari@gmail.com
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