There is very little said about Dorcas in the bible. We are introduced to her in Acts 9:36-43, a brief but powerful account of a wonderful Christian woman.
Already short story, shorter…
From what we read in these 7 verses, it can be concluded
that Dorcas was held in high esteem for her outstanding service to others. She was
well-known for her acts of charity and kindness, sewing for widows and others
in need of clothing despite her limited resources, an indication that Dorcas lived
an exemplary life of love and surrender.
Verse 36 lets us know that she was continually abounding with deeds of kindness and charity
When Dorcas, whose Aramaic name was Tabitha, became ill and
died, her fellow disciples did not hesitate to send for Apostle Peter who, at
that time, was in Lydda, not too far from Dorcas’ hometown of Joppa.
Peter prayed and she was raised from the dead; as a result, many
people believed in the Lord (v 42).
Beloved, Dorcas’ story should inspire you to embrace a life
of surrender – yourself, your resources, your skills, your time, your talent – to
the benefit of others.
You must recognize that this Christian life is about living
for others and not just yourself; Jesus taught us in John 13:1-17 that it’s
about service.
There’s much to be learnt from Dorcas which you can implement in your own life so, read her story.
Amen †
Shelley Johnson “What about Dorcas?” © 2026 June 30, 2026
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