The recent visit of the president in Mbeya gave us an opportunity to reflect on the power of celebrity-ness. The premier’s visit was generally accepted and appreciated by the populous, despite the Mbeya people’s apparent disapproval of him, as a result of the stable electricity that his presence seemed to invoke and the many promises he made while speaking around the region. People lined the streets, waiting to catch a glimpse of his motorcade as it sped past.
This got me thinking. The leader of a nation can be idolised by some, as they follow through their plans and seemingly ‘get things done’. They can be admired by others, as they stand up for issues and fight for their people. They can be appreciated by others still, as their work brings change (albeit temporary in many circumstances). And they can be held in awe, as people are impressed by the smart cars and the exciting lifestyle. However what can they ever really do? How many of their changes, or improvements, or developments really last?
Thankfully, for us, we know we have a heavenly premier who offers more than stable electricity or a new road! What he offers cannot be found anywhere else. So I begin to think… how many people line the streets, waiting, watching for him? How many of those who are waiting really believe in him and follow his words? How many of those even like him? Do we idolise, admire, appreciate, stand in awe, or just hold a strange intrigue for him?
Unlike our earthly celebrities, who people crowd to see, our God will not disappoint. He IS worth waiting for and he offers us something that will not only fully satisfy, but that is also the only reason worth living.
Why are we waiting? Isn't there something, however small, however deep inside us that wants to believe and be a part of what he promises?
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