In Bible times, a Nazarite was a person who made a special promise to serve God. Samson was a Nazarite. Before Samson was born, God’s angel spoke to Samson’s mother. Judges 13:4-5 tells us what the angel said. “Don’t drink any wine or any other strong drink. Don’t eat any food that is unclean, because you are pregnant, and you will have a son. He will be dedicated to God in a special way. He will be a Nazarite. So you must never cut his hair. He will be God’s special person from before he is born. He will save the Israelites from the power of the Philistines.”
God had a special plan for Samson’s life. Samson grew up, and God gave him great physical strength. God helped him lead Israel against their enemies, the Philistines.
Maybe you wonder what it would be like to be a person who serves God in a special way. Christians are people who promise to serve and obey God. That is the same as a Nazarite making a special promise to God. So, if you are a Christian, you are a very special person, too.
God has a plan for your life. He will lead you to do special things for His kingdom. Ask God to give you strength to serve Him today.
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September 11
September 11, 2018 • Steve Brink
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