His parents believed that the priesthood was his 'destiny'. [=that he would or should become a priest because fate or God intended it]
They were living in a time when expansion to the Pacific was regarded by many people as the 'Manifest Destiny' of the United States.
She felt that 'destiny' [='fate'] had decided that she would one day be President.
(..) I was awaited in Valhalla. They were calling my name. I should be walking with the Immortan. Feasting with the heroes of all time. I'd say it was your manifest destiny not to. I thought I was being spared for something great. I got to...drive a pursuit vehicle. For a while even Larry and Barry (..)2015 Mad Max: Fury Road