Lydia was a woman of great wealth and influence who lived in Philippi during the early days of Christianity. Despite being successful and respected, there was still something missing in her life that she couldn’t quite put her finger on.
One day while attending a prayer meeting by the river, Lydia met Paul and his companions who were preaching about Jesus Christ. Something stirred within her heart as she listened to their message – it was like nothing she had ever heard before.
Lydia became one of the first converts to Christianity in Philippi after hearing Paul’s teachings, and soon opened up her home as a place for believers to gather together for worship and fellowship. Her hospitality provided much-needed support for those who were shunned or persecuted because of their newfound faith.
Over time, Lydia grew stronger in her faith and began sharing it with others around her – including members of high society with whom she had previously spent much time with but now instead shared conversations regarding matters pertaining toward God’s Kingdom! She also used some of her resources to help spread the gospel further into other parts where it hadn’t yet reached which inspired many people along way!
Biblical Reference
Acts: 16:14-15: “One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home.”
Acts 16:40: “After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them.”