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Open Hearts Equal Open Doors

Oct 12, 2025    Pastor Daniel Dye

In this exploration of Acts 16, we delve into the powerful concept of 'open hearts' and how they lead to 'open doors' in our spiritual journey. The story of Paul's mission to Philippi serves as a backdrop for understanding how God works in our lives. We see three distinct examples: Lydia, whose heart was opened to receive the gospel; a slave girl, bound by false spirituality but ultimately freed; and Paul and Silas, facing persecution yet persevering in faith. It reminds us that salvation is not achieved by logic, but received by grace. The message encourages us to move beyond mere religious knowledge to a genuine, life-changing relationship with Christ. As we reflect on this, we're prompted to ask: Are we more like Lydia, needing our hearts opened, or the slave girl, requiring freedom from false beliefs? Ultimately, we're called to trust in God's plan, even when facing closed doors, knowing that every open heart becomes a new opportunity for God's grace to work in the world.