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Although Munyaradzi had missed the Big Brother All Stars reality television first prize amount of US$200 000, Zimbabwean well-wishers put together $300 000 for him.
The prize’s formal presentation was done by President Mugabe at State House, fulfilling his childhood DREAM of meeting President Mugabe.
In the face of apparent defeat or robbery due to the seemingly unfair adjudication of the completion, Munyaradzi emerged with a higher prize.

This brings to memory Romans 8 verse 28 which says: “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God.”
This must encourage many people who are faced with apparent defeat and are disillusioned due to failure. God is able to turn around the situation and grant fresh success from another dimension because He is able to do far more than one can think or ask — Ephesians 3:20.

This is what happened to Joseph in the Bible.
He had dreams of progress, promotion and prosperity, but life turned from bad to worse as his brothers sold him as a slave and he ended up in prison after being falsely accused of rape.
Over time, the king of the land called him from prison to make him governor of Egypt.

One has to go through the humiliation of defeat if you are to end up in the glamour of success.
It is when one walks through the valley of the shadow of defeat, death or disillusionment that dreams and desires become intense.
In that situation, crying to God in prayer is sincere and fervent and that desperation brings an utter dependence on Him.

God has promised, in Psalms 34:18, to be near those who are of a broken heart — to save such as are of a contrite spirit.It was reported that during the reality television show Munyaradzi expressed his DESIRE to meet President Mugabe and would often move around displaying the Zimbabwean flag.
Unlike some people who change their identities in the glare of international media, Munyaradzi was proud to be Zimbabwean and stood for his identity.

This is good testimony to the power of the first commandment with a promise in Exodus 20:12 written: “Honour your father and mother, that it may be well with you.”
The President, supported by Zimbabweans, blessed him with an honour far more than the one the world denied him.
If he had been apologetic about his Zimbabwean identity, the people of this nation would have missed the opportunity to support him during his defeat.

Munyaradzi’s patriotic testimony is an example to be emulated by all Zimbabweans who compete with the world in sports, business and other areas.
Competitors with skills, products or competencies of Zimbabwean origin must join the international stage with DARING courage and without fear because this nation has many things and values that are second to none at that level. Manufacturers must clearly label their products — MADE IN ZIMBABWE. That is how other nations became great.
It is shameful for Zimbabweans in Harare’s Kopje area to design and produce good outfits and label them MADE IN PARIS or ROME, hoping to attract international patronage. Besides it being a lie to label the goods that way, such manufacturers miss the opportunity to build the credibility of products of Zimbabwean origin, relegating this great nation to play second fiddle to nations from Europe.

Readers can learn a lesson from the story of David and Goliath in which David was courageous enough to dream and desire to overcome.
He used a sling and small stone to defeat Goliath.
The story, as recorded in 1 Samuel 17, indicates that David refused Saul’s heavy armour and preferred his own well proved weapons which he had used to overcome bears and lions.
God used him with what was his own to overcome Goliath. It is better to miss the prize with your proper identity than to win with false or borrowed identity.
Munyaradzi Chidzonga’s story is a recent lesson of the people of Zimbabwe to have faith and vision for Zimbabwe and to work towards a realisation of our economic dream.

King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, says in Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” If a young man like Munyaradzi can have a vision to conquer the world in his field (reality television showmanship), then the united aspirations of Zimbabweans can be prayerfully put together as people work hard in agriculture, industry, commerce, education, sports and culture.
Let Zimbabweans have a dream of being an economic power with impact on the international arena.
There is capacity to produce a Zimbabwean-made vehicle or an aeroplane made in this nation.

This dream comes at a time when both the vehicle manufacturing business and the national airlines are at their lowest performance levels.
But such was Munyaradzi’s dream, David’s dream, China’s dream or even America’s dream in times past when they seemed to have failed.
Dreams, aspirations and visions propel nations forward and God adds his grace to the lowly who cry for help in their moments of greatest weakness.

This writer cringes with shame when as Zimbabweans we use other nations’ currencies.
After working hard for Zimbabwe’s economic prosperity, it is possible to witness the revival of Zimbabwe’s own currency — to be called the Zimbabwe Mvura, Zimbabwe Dombo or Zimbabwe Nzou!
The young people will probably want it to be called the Zimbabwe Chibhanzi.
The patriotic people may refuse the use of Chibhanzi because of the reference to “bun” reminding us of the colonial times when our people were given buns instead of full loaves of bread.

Whatever it will be called, Zimbabweans will feel greater joy to use such a currency than what is happening at the moment.
The revival of our currency within a vibrant economy is seemingly a dream at the moment.
But as Munyaradzi Chidzonga has shown — dreams come true. It is a desire — which must be prayed for, and faith in God will lead to receiving the desired things — Mark 11:22.

It now requires the people of Zimbabwe to have daring courage and work hard so that in due course, the dreams will come true.
Have faith in God for Zimbabwe.
Overseer Peter Zvanaka Mukwena is a church leader and educationist writing in his personal capacity. He can be contacted on:  [email protected]
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