Praying for Someone's Salvation? God Opened Lydia's Heart (Acts 16:14)

Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson · Nov 8, 2026

In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson looks at Lydia in Acts 16 and what God was doing through the obstacles Paul faced. After many closed doors, Paul arrived in Philippi and began sharing the gospel with the God-fearing women gathered at the river. Verse 14 says that one of those listening was Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from Thyatira. She was not the main person in the conversation, just on the edge, and the Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message. Pastor John encourages listeners who are praying for someone to know Christ: when you step out to share, others may be…