She wasn’t a preacher. She was a businesswoman. Lydia sold purple cloth
luxury goods for the wealthy. But her true color was Kingdom. In Acts 16, when she
heard Paul preach, her heart opened, and so did her home. That home became Europe’s
first house church. Lydia didn’t wait for a pulpit; she turned her profits into purpose. She reminds us: Kingdom
Expansion needs Kingdom financiers.
Real-World Reflection
Divine Ndhlukula—Zimbabwe’s Security Queen. Starting in a male-dominated field,
Divine Ndhlukula built SECURICO into one of Africa’s top security firms. But beyond the
profits, she’s mentored women, funded causes, and built platforms for others to thrive.
Like Lydia, Divine proves that women in business can become pillars in both the economy
and the Kingdom.
Truth to Anchor You
“The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” Acts 16:14
Action Spark
You may be building a business, but is your business also building the Kingdom? Who’s
being discipled, funded, or empowered because you said “yes” in the marketplace?
Prayer Whisper
Lord, make my business a base for Kingdom movement. Open my heart
fully to Your agenda. Use my platform to advance your purpose across regions.
Leaders’ Corner
Pastor, are you equipping the Lydias among you? Women whose influence,
wealth, and networks could host revivals? Don’t just seat them release
them. Lydia didn’t lead with a mic, but she unlocked a movement with her
marketplace obedience.
By: The Marketplace Evangelist
Windrose Chifarimba
