Vessels of ComfortLifeline for TodayFriday, March 1, 2024

At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord. So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner. (Acts 9:36-43)

This same power that raised Tabitha from the dead physically also raises the spiritually dead. The word of the Lord says that this situation “became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.” God’s power not only works physical miracles, but it works on the spiritually hardened heart.  When Jesus is lifted, people are drawn to him–leading us to faith in him. When miracles happen, we are reminded about the nature of God–that he is the one who has all power in his hands and is a God who is compassionate and loving. He responds to our earthly pain. 

PRAYER: Lord, I know that you care deeply about our needs. I pray that you build my faith so that I expect the impossible. Also, I pray that when your miracles are on display, those who are unsaved in my circle are drawn to you and led to follow you. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Inspired and written by Minister Sharon Honor during the ministry’s 21 Days of Prayer