I was sitting at "The Nugget," which is CSULB's Pub and Grill, among young anxious students. I could see on their faces screaming the question, "Who's going to be the next president?" There was even a countdown for the electoral votes of CA, WA, and OR. I could hear the chanting: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Then there was the new electoral votes for Obama and McCain.
"WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
I've never heard so much excitement in my life for a new president. Congratulations Obama for your victory.
BUT
What I found really interesting to me were people's excitement for Obama as President. People were calling and texting others to tell the "good" news. "YES WE CAN" chants were started. When Obama gave his acceptance speech, it was interesting for me to see people's faces and expressions. People were tearing, cheering, celebrating. They had facial expressions of hope, new change, and new life. It's almost as if Obama was their new hero or should I say their new Savior?
As I was walking home, I wondered what it would be like if Jesus was up there on the podium? Would there be as much cheering for Him as Barack Obama or even less? Or better yet, even more? When will Jesus receive the applause and accolade He rightfully deserves? I know one day it will come. I just wished it was sooner.
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That's deep, bro. Thanks for sharing, it's a good reminder who we should be "cheering" for most of all.
Hey Mikey,
When are you going to come out and visit me with your gf? haha... we were at the rally in Chicago, quite an awesome experience! I think the excitement is a huge wave of emotion that we just elected a really smart, qualified guy. I think most people are realistic though in thinking Obama is NOT going to solve all our problems especially from the spiritual side, that's our responsibility as Christians.
Sorry to hear you are sick too! I was thankful for Marcus, especially when throwing up. Yuck. But it made for some long lonely days while he worked. It is not fun to be sick, and alone. No fun at all.
Feel better soon! I think I am past the worst and will head back to work tomorrow.
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