As fuel prices soar, the impact ripples through communities already grappling with economic challenges.
Rev. Fr. Mbaka, known for his passionate sermons, recently addressed his congregation with a message of both urgency and faith. Standing at the pulpit, his voice reverberated through the chapel as he warned of an impending crisis: the risk of famine looming over the nation.
“Times are difficult, but we cannot lose hope,” Fr. Mbaka began, addressing a crowd of weary faces. “The recent fuel hike doesn’t just mean paying more at the pump. It’s about the rising cost of food, the cost of goods, the impact on farmers, and ultimately, it’s a threat to our very ability to feed ourselves.”
The reverend’s words seemed to carry the weight of the worries echoing across the country. Families were already struggling to make ends meet, and the added strain of inflated fuel prices now threatened their basic needs. Fr. Mbaka urged his congregation not just to rely on government policies but to turn to faith and collective action.
“We need more prayers,” he said with conviction, his gaze sweeping over the pews. “More prayers to avert what could be a famine. We need to ask for wisdom for our leaders, resilience for our farmers, and for God to soften the impact of these times on our most vulnerable.”
As the service ended, many stayed behind, quietly joining hands in prayer. Fr. Mbaka’s message had stirred a community, reminding them of the power they held—through unity, through faith, and through compassion for each other.
And while the challenges of the fuel hike were real and daunting, so too was the resolve of those gathered.
