- Luke 1:15-17
In the reference to drinking "neither wine nor strong drink," the angel is describing a "Nazarite." This is not someone from Nazareth, but a word used to designate a person set aside for the Lord's special work. (The legendary strongman Samson was a Nazarite.) The angel also likes John to Elijah, one of Israel's greatest prophets who lived around 850 B.C.
There's no doubt about it. This child is destined for greatness.
You, too, are destined for greatness. God has created you and put you on earth for a purpose. And God has sent the Spirit upon you to help you carry out the work for which you were created.
Now, honestly, do you believe that?
Do you really believe that God had something particular in mind in creating you?
Take some time to think about this ... and then some time to talk to the Lord about it.
- Little Blue Book, Diocese of Saginaw