A few years ago I discovered, upon casually perusing a College of West Africa (CWA) Class of 1973 high school yearbook, the ambition summarized about graduating Class President, young Alex Cummings, was that he would become "President of Liberia". In more recent time, from a distance watching, I have marveled at the realization that this prophetic dream spoken of Alex did not die along the way. That graduation day came and went. And life happened on. No doubt, Alex Cummings did not pursue a political career.
The young Alex Cummings would go on to become highly educated, and blaze trails in the world of Corporate conglomerates, emerging at the top of a global giant corporation. He would give back valiantly to society through generous philanthropic deeds. Following a briliant career and successful tenure, the respectable executive, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, would retire extremely wealthy. Topping it off with a blissful marriage and beautiful family life, an enviable network of powerful colleagues and associates, very well connected, and full of options.
In layman terms, Alex Cummings was set for life: the perfect "don't worry be happy" scenario. But no...Oh no! To do more subtly tugged at him. A bit of unfinished business, regarding written words uttered over him, way back in high school. I am not sure if even he, Mr. Cummings, realized that this was a prophetic declaration on his life and also that this declaration would remain pending activation. Tossing aside a life of leisure, Alexander Cummings hand in hand with an awesome wife, Theresa Cummings, found himself in his little country of birth, Liberia. He had returned voluntarily, exhausting every ounce of strength and willlpower, determined to change the trajectory of his home. This home which is now remarkably different than the country it was when he was in high school. The same home where once called a beacon of hope in Africa the world now label a failed state. Alex Cummings desired no better way to relax with his millions but to come home and be president, just like had been stated about him a long time ago. Wow. Wow! The power of boyhood vision following him.
Let's reiterate. Fifty years ago, in December of 1973, it was stated about young Alexander B. Cummings in his high school graduation yearbook, a prophetic ambition to become President of Liberia. Fast forward to today, Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings has made his case to the Liberian people and the watching world. He shunned a life of ease to change the failed state of Liberia to a passing mark. Presidential Aspirant Alexander B. Cummings has stated clearly and concisely his Vision for restoring Liberia to its glory days and beyond.
I do not believe in coincidence. What are the chances that 50 years since that day Alex Cummings is poised to be, and could very well become, Liberia's next president! And should this happen a young boy's prophetic ambition will marry the determined statesman ardent aspiration. When that happens we will see the emergence of His Excellency Alexander B. Cummings, President of the Republic of Liberia. Do you see the power of prophecy! I hope you see the force behind spoken utterances.
Words are powerful. Dreams may take different twists and turns. Words never die. Words have life attached to them.
The young man's high school position in 1973, Mr. President, has waited fifty years to come to real life ambition in 2023. I cannot call this mere coincidence.
STAY TUNED
Servant Hortense D. Grimes ~HortenseInspiration
Founder, DO IT FOR CHRIST Ministries
DISCLAIMER: I do not know Mr. Alexander Cummings personally. This writing is part of my thorough analysis of a public figure and their public persona.
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