This week’s Scripture: Acts 16: 6-40
My Thoughts: After Lydia was baptized, she was excited about her new faith and her new life. Lydia wanted to help Paul and Silas so she opened her house for their ministry.
When Paul and Silas were in jail, Lydia visited them and took care of their needs. Later when Paul and Silas were released from prison “they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left.” (Acts 16:40) We can imagine that Paul, Silas and Timothy praying and sharing their message with all who would listen.
Through Lydia’s efforts the gospel reached into all parts of society as it does today. I don’t think Lydia would miss an opportunity to share her faith with whoever turned up at her doorstep. I think that Lydia not only practiced hospitality when she wanted, but also at times when someone needed shelter, clothing and food.
Lydia is known as the first European convert. Lydia wanted to spread the Good News. There were no more prayer meetings at the river. Lydia opened her house to the believers in Philippi. The people in Christ met and worshiped Him in her home, the first house opened to Christian outreach and worship in Europe.
We cannot miss God at work in Lydia’s story. Paul’s obedience to do what God was asking of Him led him to Philippi where he met Lydia. Paul allowed God to speak through him to Lydia. When God opened Lydia’s heart, things began to happen in a big way.
Today I have seen the difference that can be made with one person honoring God by telling the Good News. Lydia made a huge difference. Her faith had given her new purpose and she was moving forward with God.
We all need to continually ask God to give us wisdom for using the skills, gifts and influence we have to further His work in the Kingdom. We need to be open to opportunities to share our faith without hesitation. It’s about letting go and trusting God to work through us.
Scripture I am thinking on today: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV)
Pray Using Your Own Words: Thank God for the lessons you have learned from Lydia’s life. Ask him to keep you open, caring and hospitable like Lydia, ready to share your home, time and food with others. Thank God for the blessings He has given you.
Blog Comments: Please leave your thoughts on the blog comments. You can also email me using the contact info on the right column of this blog.
My Thoughts: After Lydia was baptized, she was excited about her new faith and her new life. Lydia wanted to help Paul and Silas so she opened her house for their ministry.
When Paul and Silas were in jail, Lydia visited them and took care of their needs. Later when Paul and Silas were released from prison “they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left.” (Acts 16:40) We can imagine that Paul, Silas and Timothy praying and sharing their message with all who would listen.
Through Lydia’s efforts the gospel reached into all parts of society as it does today. I don’t think Lydia would miss an opportunity to share her faith with whoever turned up at her doorstep. I think that Lydia not only practiced hospitality when she wanted, but also at times when someone needed shelter, clothing and food.
Lydia is known as the first European convert. Lydia wanted to spread the Good News. There were no more prayer meetings at the river. Lydia opened her house to the believers in Philippi. The people in Christ met and worshiped Him in her home, the first house opened to Christian outreach and worship in Europe.
We cannot miss God at work in Lydia’s story. Paul’s obedience to do what God was asking of Him led him to Philippi where he met Lydia. Paul allowed God to speak through him to Lydia. When God opened Lydia’s heart, things began to happen in a big way.
Today I have seen the difference that can be made with one person honoring God by telling the Good News. Lydia made a huge difference. Her faith had given her new purpose and she was moving forward with God.
We all need to continually ask God to give us wisdom for using the skills, gifts and influence we have to further His work in the Kingdom. We need to be open to opportunities to share our faith without hesitation. It’s about letting go and trusting God to work through us.
Scripture I am thinking on today: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV)
Pray Using Your Own Words: Thank God for the lessons you have learned from Lydia’s life. Ask him to keep you open, caring and hospitable like Lydia, ready to share your home, time and food with others. Thank God for the blessings He has given you.
Blog Comments: Please leave your thoughts on the blog comments. You can also email me using the contact info on the right column of this blog.
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