Scripture

Our verse for today comes from 2 Timothy 1:12, “I know whom I have believed … that He is able…”

Background

Life for Patrick of Ireland looked pretty dim. Patrick was born in Scotland in A.D. 389 to godly Christian parents who taught him Scripture, prayers and hymns. At age 16 Patrick was kidnapped, taken captive by Irish pirates and sold into slavery. After six long years, Patrick escaped and returned home. After being home for a brief period God began to give him a deep longing to return to Ireland and share Christ. This he eventually did, and Patrick was used by God to reach Ireland with the gospel.

Application

After returning to Ireland as a missionary, and following numerous encounters with druid priests where the Lord proved Himself victorious, Patrick began to see the fruit of His labors. He organized churches, implemented training programs for Christians, instituted schools for students and clergy, and wrote hymns. God truly used Patrick for His glory to see the Irish people awakened to the truth of Christ. Thus, because of the awakening and work of God’s Spirit, Patrick established a Christian witness in Ireland, planted 365 churches and won 120,000 converts to Christ. God truly is able! Do you believe?

Charge

As we seek Him today, pray for Christ to set your heart through faith on His ability to renew and revive His church. Pray for the church in America to unite in prayer toward awakening.

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