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The Everyday Sabbath

Open heart, open doors.

Published about 11 hours ago • 1 min read

Acts 16:13–15

On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 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. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

Wherever Paul went, he looked for opportunities to talk about Jesus. And when he pointed people to Christ, hearts were changed — like you see here in a woman named Lydia.

Lydia didn't believe because of who she was, but because God acted first.

The same gospel changed you—not because of your effort, but because the Lord opened your heart.

Now, like Lydia, you have the opportunity to open your life in response.

Lydia immediately opened her home to serve after believing. What's one way you can open your life to serve God or others this week?

 

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The Everyday Sabbath

from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio

When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.

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