Lydia, Business Woman

LYDIA – PART FOUR

This week’s Scripture: Acts 16: 6-40 (Read on Biblegateway)

Lydia is a very successful business woman. She sells purple cloth that is sought after by people who have the money to purchase the expensive fabric. She is able to meet and conduct business with people of all levels of life (and I think my life is busy). Lydia is strong, competent and intelligent. 

Lydia manages her business as well as a large household of servants. She must be warm and caring with a good heart as it seems her household respects 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. She reached out to others by providing a place to worship and 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 for 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 [in your own words]:  Thank God for the many blessings He has given you. Thank Him for being present in every part of your life. Ask God to help you focus on what really matters in your life, HIM. Ask God to help you prioritize. Ask God to help you let go of things you have in your life that keep you from spending more time with Him. Ask God to help you be open to Him with the desire to reach out to others sharing His message of hope and love.