Tabitha’s Talent
[By Kiara Bessette]

In the town of Joppa, a woman, named Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, used her sowing talent to serve God. In Acts 9:36-42, Dorcas had passed. It happened that Peter was visiting the town when this had happened. The Widows and Saints, sadly showed the clothes to Peter that Dorcus had made for them. Peter then asked everyone to leave the room, and went to Dorcas and kneeled, then prayed. Saying “Tabitha arise.” She woke up, and Peter then helped her up. He called all the saints and widows to show them all that Dorcas was alive. At this point, Dorcas did more to serve God in her death and resurrection, because the miracle that Peter did, helped the people of Joppa and many others to believe in God.

“36 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. 37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 38 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. 39 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. 40 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. 41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.”
 – Acts 9:36-42 (NKJV)