As a black Zimbabwean citizen, I am deeply grieved by the stories of continued farm occupation. For the 10 years that these occupations have been going on, there is nothing to show for it in economic terms except disaster. Yet, with these compelling facts, the inclusive government, whose main priority is supposed to be economic development, is doing things that compromise this development.
The socialist agricultural system that we have adopted is seemingly not working. People are given offer letters and the land is supposed to belong to the state for at least 99 years. Whereas Ian Smith said not in a thousand years, it seems our government is saying not in 99 years will we have private property rights again. Its a cursed system I believe.
As a Christian, I believe the system of property rights is biblical. The book of Joel speaks of God entering into judgement against a nation that divides the land of Israel. What does it mean to divide the land of Israel? Israel represents land (property) and that property has ownership – just like God gave the various tribes of Israel ownership of land.
When you disregard property rights, I believe you qualify into that state of dividing Gods land, eventually provoking his wrath.
The government must immediately honour property rights and abide by the law if we are to redeem our economy. Furthermore, its up to the SADC, particularly South Africa, to ensure the GPA is fully implemented as soon as possible. The ruling of the SADC tribunal must also be respected. Most importantly: pray and seek Gods face. He will definitely hear us. Winds of change are upon us and victory in Jesus name is close.
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