Saint Patrick: The Man Behind The Myth

God, even our own God. - Psalm 67:6

— Morning & Evening, with Charles Spurgeon Devotionals

It is strange how little use we make of the spiritual blessings which God gives us, but it is stranger still how little use we make of God Himself. Though He is "our own God," we apply ourselves but little to Him, and ask but little of Him. How seldom do we ask counsel at the hands of the Lord! How often do we go about our business, without seeking His guidance! In our troubles how constantly do we strive to bear our burdens ourselves, instead of casting them upon the Lord, that He may sustain us! This is not because we may not, for the Lord seems to say, "I am thine, soul, come and make use of me as thou wilt; thou mayst freely come to my store, and the oftener the more welcome." It is our own fault if we make not free with the riches of our God. Then, since thou hast such a friend, and He invites thee, draw from Him daily. Never want whilst thou hast a God to go to; never fear or faint whilst thou hast God to help thee; go to thy treasure and take whatever thou needest—there is all that thou canst want. Learn the divine skill of making God all things to thee. He can supply thee with all, or, better still, He can be to thee instead of all. Let me urge thee, then, to make use of thy God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is thy God. O, wilt thou fail to use so great a privilege? Fly to Him, tell Him all thy wants. Use Him constantly by faith at all times. If some dark providence has beclouded thee, use thy God as a "sun;" if some strong enemy has beset thee, find in Jehovah a "shield," for He is a sun and shield to His people. If thou hast lost thy way in the mazes of life, use Him as a "guide," for He will direct thee. Whatever thou art, and wherever thou art, remember God is just what thou wantest, and just where thou wantest, and that He can do all thou wantest.

Date: SUN PM 17th March 2024
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Isaiah 38:19

The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.

Will the real Saint Patrick of history please stand up and make yourself known?

Today I want to present the true story of Patrick: The true story is more interesting/ exciting than the stuff of myths and legends. Today there is loads of stuff about the popular Patrick parroted by the Irish Government, the Irish Tourist Board, and the Roman Catholic Church, but long before the stuff of myths and legends rose up and gained traction, there was the real true story of the Patrick of history.

Let’s ask some questions:

Who was Patrick ?
What sort of man was he ?
What did he really do in Ireland ?
Why is he so important to Irish Christianity ?

I believe that Patrick was a sinner saved by the grace of God, whom God later called and sent on a mission with a message; to convert the pagan Irish of the 5th Century – it’s the same Gospel message needed for today, Christ is the Answer. In the video below, I set forth Patrick, the man, the myth, and the message.

Rev. David McLaughlin
Minister of Carryduff FPC

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