DCLM Sincere Milk 22 October 2024 — Tabitha
DCLM Sincere Milk 22 October 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Tabitha
Topic: Tabitha
Text: Acts 9:36-40
36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
38And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.
39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Key Verse: “But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.” Acts 9:39
Message
The story of Tabitha which means Dorcas, is a great lesson about many of God’s wonderful works in the life of His children. Dorcas was sick and died but was later brought back to life after prayers was said for her by Apostle Peter. When she died, why did people just not make arrangements for her burial? They decided to send for Peter because she made good impact when she was alive. She was dead but widows stood around her weeping and showing Peter the coats that she made for them.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 21 September 2024 — Beware of False Prophets
As God worked through Peter to heal and to raise the dead, He also worked through Dorcas with her deeds of kindness and love. Acts of love that help those in need are as much a demonstration of Jesus’ compassion and the Holy Spirit’s presence as are miracles, signs and wonders. The purpose of miracles is to make the people believe and accept the gospel. In the same way, our acts of love, and kindness just like that of Tabitha, can bring sinners to Christ. You may not have the power now to do great miracles like the Apostles, but you have all the grace to show little acts of love and mercy to those around you. Be a Tabitha.
Further Reading: Acts 10:31
Prayer for today: Lord, please help me to make positive impact on people to the glory of Your Name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
