By
Peter Gumisiriza
Youths are the power house of any nation and how
tomorrow will be like can easily be seen in the kind of youths a nation has.
Uganda is at a historical cross road and there is a cry for divine intervention
from every corner. If this nation will therefore experience any radical
transformation and emancipation, it must begin with the youth.
I want to
draw the attention of our nation to some of the roles Joseph played in changing
his nation and the timeless, conventional principles and action plans he
employed, which I believe our youth in
the Uganda context can equally emulate.
Joseph presents a good picture of what God expects from our youth if our nation will also experience positive changes. Youth with great destiny arrangement, with passionate commitment to God, and determined resilience are those God want to breed to take up leadership responsibilities.
Scanning through the biographical details of Joseph, one appreciates the following facts in the story of his life:
Moved by vision. Joseph was able to see beyond the “now”, immediate and mundane things of this life. God gave him a vision of a great tomorrow. Joseph’s dream became his main stay and hope. He never gave up because he believed in God who gave him a transformational dream. One major problem we have to contend with as a nation is the great number of visionless youth that will be taking over the affairs of this nation.
(2) Processed by opposition. With the birth of a great vision in Joseph simultaneously came strong oppositions. No one is after an obituary. Joseph’s vision of greatness attracted to him much opposition. Despite the much opposition, Joseph refused to bargain or compromise his destiny. He saw opposition as concomitant situation necessary for the fulfilment of his great dream. Joseph’s opposition eventually pushed him to a great position.(
Joseph presents a good picture of what God expects from our youth if our nation will also experience positive changes. Youth with great destiny arrangement, with passionate commitment to God, and determined resilience are those God want to breed to take up leadership responsibilities.
Scanning through the biographical details of Joseph, one appreciates the following facts in the story of his life:
Moved by vision. Joseph was able to see beyond the “now”, immediate and mundane things of this life. God gave him a vision of a great tomorrow. Joseph’s dream became his main stay and hope. He never gave up because he believed in God who gave him a transformational dream. One major problem we have to contend with as a nation is the great number of visionless youth that will be taking over the affairs of this nation.
(2) Processed by opposition. With the birth of a great vision in Joseph simultaneously came strong oppositions. No one is after an obituary. Joseph’s vision of greatness attracted to him much opposition. Despite the much opposition, Joseph refused to bargain or compromise his destiny. He saw opposition as concomitant situation necessary for the fulfilment of his great dream. Joseph’s opposition eventually pushed him to a great position.(
(3) From the simple to the complex –
Joseph’s leadership position did not start from the palace but it began while
he was in his father’s house. Many of our youth today do not want to follow the
divine metamorphosis, but will rather prefer to jump the cue. Your skills must
be developed using “simple” situation before moving to greater height. He
passed the skill text in his father’s house, in Potipher’s house, among the
prisoners before God brought him to the palace. It is not how soon you get
to the top that matters but how long you
stay there. What will sustain your stay at the top is the capacity you
build through simpler situations you encountered on your way up.
(4) Living today with tomorrow in view. Joseph is an example of a strategic planner. He had the understanding of the divine revelation indicating what economic situation will be like in Egypt for a space of 14 years. Joseph came up with a strategic economic policy that can bring about an establishment of a reserve to meet the future need. Most of Uganda’s politician today lack this skill and attitude. Some of our leaders are bent on devouring the provisions meant for the next 100 years within on fiscal year. What a contrast? We need youth who will be conscious of tomorrow and today and who can come up with long term strategic plans that can leave a reserve for the generation yet unborn.
(4) Living today with tomorrow in view. Joseph is an example of a strategic planner. He had the understanding of the divine revelation indicating what economic situation will be like in Egypt for a space of 14 years. Joseph came up with a strategic economic policy that can bring about an establishment of a reserve to meet the future need. Most of Uganda’s politician today lack this skill and attitude. Some of our leaders are bent on devouring the provisions meant for the next 100 years within on fiscal year. What a contrast? We need youth who will be conscious of tomorrow and today and who can come up with long term strategic plans that can leave a reserve for the generation yet unborn.
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