When President-elect Barack Obama takes his oath Jan. 20 as the 44th President of the United States, his hand will be on the same Bible that was used for President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration.
When President-elect Barack Obama takes his oath Jan. 20 as the 44th President of the United States, his hand will be on the same Bible that was used for President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration.
But while his hand will be on the Bible, the Honorable Min. Louis Farrakhan is more concerned about the contents inside.
“What verse are you going to use?” a vibrant Farrakhan questioned recently during an in-studio interview at WVON-AM/1690. This was his first time at the station since they moved into their new home on East 87th Street two years ago.
Wearing a champagne-colored suit, the always-smiling yet serious Farrakhan often expressed his admiration and support for Obama.
The president-elect has achieved great things beyond Farrakhan’s wildest dreams, but throughout the election, he hadn’t heard enough about God from Obama. During his many speeches on the campaign trail, and after the election, the only time it seemed Farrakhan heard God’s name mentioned was at the end, he said.
The Nation of Islam leader said Obama’s success would not be possible without blessings and guidance from God. And to save the nation, especially at this critical juncture, it’s going to take “much more than a stimulus package,” Farrakhan said.
Farrakhan offered a verse for Obama’s use: “Lean not on thy own understanding, but in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy path.”
God is the answer, he said.
“America needs a healing, the world needs a healing. I am proud of the American people for having voted this young man into office,” Farrakhan said.
Farrakhan, who said he didn’t receive an invitation to the inauguration, and didn’t expect one, prefers to watch the ceremony in the comforts of his home. However, his wife will be in attendance.
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