​Found One. Scripture, reflection and prayer.

Acts 16:11-15

From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis. From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. 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.

Reflection.

We don't know what will happen when we Find One. Lydia was the very first named European convert, and she then hosted a new church in her house! The person we lead to Christ might go on to Find Lots of people. Or they may not. It doesn't really matter compared with the wonder of seeing someone come to faith. Once more in the Acts of the Apostles we are seeing the spread of the Good News of salvation in Christ Jesus. Once again we are seeing folk who need Jesus Find Jesus. Awesome stuff.

Prayer.

Lord Jesus may today be a day of witnessing new faith, new life. Amen.