"Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul."
Acts 16:14
It is Jesus who opens the heart of a person to receive the Gospel, but again and again in Acts we see that Jesus reveals Himself to those who have God-consciousness (see also Acts 10:1-2 - Cornelius; and 18:7 - Justus). I don't know why some people have a desire for God and some people don't. It is not my job to determine who is a worshiper. Nor is it my job to open their hearts; the Lord does that. Paul did not seek out Lydia. He was just sharing the Gospel with some women down by the riverside (vs. 13), and she was there and believed. I do believe that Jesus will somehow reveal Himself to anyone in the world who's heart is open – whether witch doctor, Muslim, Hindu, or plain Joe American. God knows the heart.
Today's Thought: Jesus opens the hearts of worshipers.
Have an "open-heart" day. Love you.
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