During the fifth century, Patrick was kidnapped from Britain and made a slave in Ireland for six years. He escaped and returned to his family. Years later, he felt God telling him to return to the very land where he was enslaved – and as he obeyed, many were converted to the Christian faith.

Even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.

Ephesians 2:5

Some may wonder at Patrick’s ability to return to Ireland, serve faithfully and preach the gospel, but he is an example of what Jesus did for all people. Today’s verse said that Christ died for those dead in their sins. He doesn’t wait for a person to get his act together to come to Him. Instead, when one comes to Him, He is the one who changes a person from the inside out.

This St. Patrick Day, remember the loving God who sent Patrick to the Irish people to tell them about how He had sent Jesus into the world. Then, as it says in Matthew 9:38, pray for God to send you into the many harvest fields today in America. Ask the Lord to soften the hearts of the citizens and leaders of the nation to the life-giving gospel and its miracle-working Lord.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 9:1-13

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