![]() ![]() ![]() The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. When Lydia heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, she was instantly open to paying attention and understanding what Paul was saying. ![]() The lack of Jewish men in Philippi may have been why Paul and his companions went down to speak with the women. In Acts, we read that Lydia was gathered together for prayer with other women on the Sabbath near the river outside Philippi. Lydia was also a worshiper of God and observed the Sabbath. Lydia in the Bible exemplifies determination, foresight, and true generosity that can encourage us today. Her generosity and hospitality benefited not just Paul and the early church but even future generations of believers. Biblical scholars believe she may have been the first Gentile convert in Europe and the first believer to open her home for worship for the early European Christians. ![]()
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