Vessels of ComfortLifeline for TodayThursday, February 29, 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)

It is the power of the Holy Spirit that raised Tabitha from the dead. This woman of God is now saved from her physically dead situation. “She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.”  

Have you really thought about the fact that this same power is at work in you.  The power that raised Jesus from the dead.  The power that opened blinded eyes.  The power that healed a woman who was bleeding for 12 years.  The power that calmed the raging storm.  The power that allowed Jesus to walk on water.  Jesus said we would do “greater works” because of the Holy Spirit at work in us. Are you aware of the power that is in you because of HIM? 

PRAYER: Lord, remind me of the great wonders you have done on earth and the promise you made that we would do greater works. In the name of Jesus, Amen. 

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