DORCAS

 

HER CHARACTER:

 An inhabitant of Joppa, a town on the Mediterranean coast, thirty-five miles northwest of Jerusalem, she belonged to one of the earliest Chris tian congrega-tions. She was a disciple known for her practical works of mercy.

HER SORROW: 

To have suffered a grave illness.

HER JOY:

To serve Jesus by serving the poor.

STORY IN BRIEF:

Dorcas, whose Hebrew is " Tabitha" or " Gazelle", was a disciple of The Lord Jesus - Dorcas learned of The Lord, and followed Him, forsaking her world, previous jobs and lifestyle.

Dorcas was a kind - hearted lady who demonstrated her belief in Jesus by her generosity - she sewed to clothe the poor and baked to feed them.

One day, she fell sick to death. So Peter's attention had been drawn to this. Peter had just healed a crippled in a city close by.

Peter successfully prayed for Tabitha and she was revived. 

REFERENCE SCRIPTURES:

ACTS 9:36-43