In this passage we look at how God sovereignly guides Paul at the beginning of his second missionary journey to Philippi. In that city Paul preaches and God sovereignly transforms a woman named Lydia.   That is the topic of this morning. The sovereignty of God. God’s sovereignty over our plans involving God’s mission—sharing the gospel of salvation to others—how God touches the hearts of those who do not yet know Him. God’s sovereignty over our plans involving God’s mission—sharing the gospel of salvation to others—how God touches the hearts of those who do not yet know Him.