The Obama candidacy has generated the kind of excitement that has not been witnessed for a long time. It seems as if Obama is the subject of discussion in many homes, places of work, churches and basically in every gathering world wide! Why such excitement?
1.Senator Obama is about to make history as the first Black president in the USA
2.He is smart, handsome, an orator, has a beautiful family and has a message that resonates with both young and old
3.Many see him as a symbol of change that the world so desperately needs
In watching, listening, and reading, I have noted the following with great interest:
1.He attracts large crowds. In his recent meeting at St Paul, Minnesota, there were as many as 20 thousand inside the building and another 15 thousand outside.
2.Money is not his problem. He has millions of supporters/ followers/admirers /well wishers who can do anything to support his candidacy.
3.I recently saw/read a carton in the Kenyan newspapers where a lot of people were claiming to be associated with Senator Obama.
Where do I stand in all this? I support Senator Obama in all ways. My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family.
By the way, if anyone happens to have a chance to talk or write to Senator Obama, let him know that Maranatha SDA church ,located in Hopkins, Minnesota needs just one million to buy a house of worship for our God that Senator Obama loves as well.
That said, I have another candidate that I really want to promote- Jesus Christ of Nazareth! For reasons I can not explain, many seem to have forgotten all about Him in thoughts and actions. His Kingdom seems not to attract that many disciples anymore: How so? Allow me to make one or so observations.
1.Although He is the Lord of the Universe, His kingdom has been neglected even by His die hard disciples. A case in point is Maranatha SDA church’s fundraiser to help buy a house of worship. Despite many days of promotion, many closed both their ears and hearts to the appeal. Furthermore, we had a month long crusade that did not attract as many as what we recently witnessed at St Paul! And what are the reasons? You be the judge.
Well, while I continue to pray and support Senator Obama to realize his dream, I want to be careful lest I ignore or forget the needs of He who loved me so much that He died for me and has prepared a place for all of us where by pain, death, and all troubles will be the things of the past. How about you my friend?
Just a thought
Pr Absalom N. Birai 612-386-4608
www.themaranathasdachurch.org
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Date:Â Sat, 7 Jun 2008 05:24:21 -0700 (PDT)
From:Â Absalom Birai
Subject:Â Â Re:The Obama candidacy
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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has just ended her presidential bid by boldly endorsing Barrack Obama as the Democratic Presidential Nominee.
This was a powerful speech that many Kenyans would have watched. The Nation promised to televise the same live, but when it came to, NTV was not there.
Kenyans have a lot to learn from how the Americans conducted their campaigns. They fought hard to win, but they did not physically fight each other. Can we also fight hard politically and fail to engage in fist fights? Can we argue and still remain civil to each other.
By watching Clinton endorse Obama, I was filled with that happy feeling; I felt I was part of that history being created. How I wished Kenyans could evelove to this level, having leaders who have the grasp of issues at finger tips, and as eloquent as Clinton, or yes, Obama.
Time has come when the young generation must stand up to be counted. We must create a new wave of politicians who love Kenya, just like the American politicians love America. They always end their speaches with; God bless America.
I have never heard any Kenyan politician end his speech with God bless Kenya. Ours is always a plethora of confusion, heavily scaled with tribal emotions. You will find most politicians being heavily backed by people from their tribes, even if they have nothing to offer.
Time has come when the young generation have to break these tribal political leanings. Let us support he who offers Kenya hope. Not he who comes from our tribal background!
How I wish Kenyan politicians could create an enabling environment to foster Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation, so that we all build a new Loving Kenya.
How I wish the Kenyan politicians will call for forgiveness and practice the meaning of the word. How I wish all victims of the bungled elections could be released, so that we all take part in creating that new Kenya.
How I wish we could all love Kenya the more, and rally behind he who will give us that true hope for Peace, National Healing and Reconciliation.
God bless you, God bless Kenya.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
Komarock Nairobi.
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Date:Â Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:43:57 -0700 (PDT)
From:Â odhiambo okecth
Subject:Â Â Re: Hillary Endorses Obama
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Date:Â Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:53:05 +0200
From:Â “African Press International (API)”
Subject:Â Â Re: Hillary Endorses Obama