Today I begin a series of posts based upon a poem of St. Patrick’s. We will look at one line each day adding to the previous lines as we go, leading up to St. Patrick's Day on the 17th of this month.
Here's how it begins...
"I arise today…"
When you read his confessional and look at the work that Patrick did throughout the nation of Ireland; when you consider the fact that he was working in a society built upon paganism with but a few pockets of Christianity; when you realize that he was in his 40's when this work began and by the time he passed away Christianity was "running rampant" across the island -- this phrase, "I arise today..." takes on new meaning.
The Lord had work for him -- a lot of work. I would imagine that he made every day count and knew that as he arose each morning there were divine appointments awaiting his attention.
May we look to this example, provided by David:
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and give praise.
Awake, my glory!
Awake, lute and harp!
I will awaken the dawn. (Psalm 57:7-8)
Our day should always begin with this exuberant desire to worship our creator and be the "steadfast" person that he desires us to be -- ready to arise and see to the work He has for us.
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