What will this child become?

Morning: Psalm 80; 2 Samuel 7:18–29; Galatians 3:1–14

Evening: Psalms 146, 147; Isaiah 29:13-24; Luke 1:57–66

Every child shows signs of what kind of person they will become … a spirit of compassion or a streak of determination; maybe the child is unusually fearful or, on the contrary, shows courage in the face of difficulty? For John the Baptist, what happened to his parents made people think John would be unusual, even great.  Many variables contribute to what we become. Nothing is predictable. Noble birth does not guarantee greatness, while humble origins may equip you with the resilience and wisdom you need to invite others into the Way of Peace.