The World awaits the birth of ‘a new Joseph’ in USA

That there is only one constant and permanent condition in the world can not be challenged. Whether we like it or not, prefer or defer it, prepare for it or least expects it, change will always have its way irrespective of our views and preferences. As we witness and eagerly await the verdict of US voters on Barack Hussein Obama or John McCain, like in every election universally, change we come out victorious. It is however erroneous to assume that change is mutually exclusive of human interventions. Foremost, we need to understand that change in itself is neutral and harmless. It’s how we view and adapt to its outcomes that matters most. We make choices and those decisions determine which way we move with change. That’s how come we often speak of change as either positive or negative. So as US voters cast their votes today, November 4, 2008 their choice will tell the world what sort of change they desire. Let’s understand this fact though that the US citizens will be taking this momentous step with respect to hindsight beginning in 1774 and no one can begrudge them for their choice. They have the option of either to change in continuity or change for the need of it; whichever way it will have a significant effect on the rest of the world. There are very good reasons we the rest of the world will be affected by the choice of US voters today Tuesday November 4, 2008. Some of these reasons are: As a unipolar world police, the rest of the world catches cold when an American leader sneezes. So though internal affairs, Americans choice of leader matters greatly to the citizens of the known world. The world needs justice and peace and not armories and wars. The image of US has been so badly damaged by iniquitous foreign policy decisions under the outgoing regime hence change Americans need. The precarious state of the US economy need energizing change which could be effected by fresh, creative and smart leader. A recently study has revealed that over the past 60 years Democratic president led administrations have performed 6 times better than their Republican counterparts registering an average GDP of 2.8 compared to 1.6 respectively. Hence an Obama administration will benefit the world economy than McCain administration. The number 4 is so significant in this year’s race; being liberated on July 4, 1774, election taking place on November 4, and foremost to produce the 44th US president. This means the next US leader should be very special (change) from all the rest who had ever commanded Uncle Sam. Racially, it is the first time ever that ‘a Joseph’ could be born in America. The racial significance is that a descendent from the land of slaves might just head Uncle Sam at Capitol Hill. African Americans as US Black people preferred to be referred to constitute just about 12% of US population. They are third to Whites and Hispanic peoples. The 21st century needs to remove the racial bar as official doctrine of state. Spiritually, the 9/11 event which defined the second Bush’s tenure in the White House, also marked the wounding of the beast and shifting of the balance of world power eastwards. Whoever takes over the reign will be changing over power hence must be very special. Globally, Obama is seemed as more desirable option since he is the unknown quantity in the race. Viewed at any other time, this pointed might be muted for inexperience, but historically such candidates become remarkable leaders when given chance to prove their worth. His proposed foreign policy direction sounds more benign and healthier for the good and peace of the world than his opponent, John McCain. Lastly, I am vouching all my bet and integrity on Barack Obama not because I am an African and Black person desirous of a fellow’s feat, but desire borne out of the reality of our time that a new Joseph is to be born in America of all places. Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob (later called Israel) was sold into slavery by his own kindred because he revealed a dream he had that he was to rule over them one day. Unknown to the siblings, it was the product of divine design to make his rule as famous as ever. This must also send the signal to African Americans that after Obama, there will come a new Pharaoh who will not remember the descendants of ‘Joseph’. The spiritual battlelines for supremacy is beginning to be drawn. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. A word to the wise…….. Irrespective of what happens in today’s polls, the world eagerly awaits the birth of a new Joseph in the United States of America. His reign will be marked by transformation: a change we need and a change we believe in. On January 20, 2009, expect to hear this; “ladies and gentlemen, welcome the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Hussein Obama”