22nd May 2022 Ralph Hanger

Paul and his companions travelled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. Acts 16:6 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. Acts 16:7 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Acts 16:9 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. … she and the members of her household were baptized, Acts 16:14-15 Lydia and Jailor and family came to faith Churches founded in Philippi, Thessalonica, Corinth and other places in Europe Letters written to these churches now part of our New Testament + + + + + so much more Because God interrupted Paul’s plans with something that would serve His purposes “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9