This week’s Scripture: Acts 16: 6-40
My Comments: Lydia was a very successful business woman. She sold purple cloth that was sought after by people who had the money to purchase the expensive cloth. She managed her business as well as a large household of servants. This seems to indicate that she was strong, competent and intelligent. She also was able to meet and conduct business with people of all levels of life. I think my life is busy. I am impressed when I consider Lydia's life! Lydia must have been warm and caring with a good heart as it seemed her household respected her greatly.
What I am thinking about today is that Lydia had her priorities straight. Although her life was filled with things going on, things to do, and people to care for, she attended prayer meetings on the Sabbath. After her conversion God was certainly a priority! The Spirit moved her powerfully into a new life of service, providing a place for worship, and reaching out to others to honor God.
We don’t know what became of Lydia’s business. We do know that God had given her a new job working for Him. I have no doubt she liked her new boss!
Scripture I am thinking on today: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. “
Colossians 3:1-3
Pray using your own words: Thank God for the many blessings He has given you. Thank Him for being present in your life. Ask God to help you focus on what really matters in your life, Him. Ask Him to help you let go of anything you have in your life that keeps you from spending more time with Him.
My Comments: Lydia was a very successful business woman. She sold purple cloth that was sought after by people who had the money to purchase the expensive cloth. She managed her business as well as a large household of servants. This seems to indicate that she was strong, competent and intelligent. She also was able to meet and conduct business with people of all levels of life. I think my life is busy. I am impressed when I consider Lydia's life! Lydia must have been warm and caring with a good heart as it seemed her household respected her greatly.
What I am thinking about today is that Lydia had her priorities straight. Although her life was filled with things going on, things to do, and people to care for, she attended prayer meetings on the Sabbath. After her conversion God was certainly a priority! The Spirit moved her powerfully into a new life of service, providing a place for worship, and reaching out to others to honor God.
We don’t know what became of Lydia’s business. We do know that God had given her a new job working for Him. I have no doubt she liked her new boss!
Scripture I am thinking on today: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. “
Colossians 3:1-3
Pray using your own words: Thank God for the many blessings He has given you. Thank Him for being present in your life. Ask God to help you focus on what really matters in your life, Him. Ask Him to help you let go of anything you have in your life that keeps you from spending more time with Him.
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