The Miracle of the Garment Maker

My mother was a quilter. I have one of her quilts on my bed. As a child my favorite quilt that she made had smiling puppy dog squares on it My wife was a wonderful crocheter and quilter and my daughter is a knitter and crocheter.  I have extended family that are  talented sewers and seamstresses.  In this Bible story about the death of seamstress named Tabitha, Dorcas;  her name meant Gazelle. She must have been a fast sewer, so important to those around her that she was raised from death.

Act 9:36  Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. 

Act 9:37  In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 

Act 9:38  Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.” 

Act 9:39  So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 

Act 9:40  But Peter put them all outside, 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. 

Act 9:41  And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 

Act 9:42  And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 

Tabatha was a believer, a disciple of Jesus. Peter, an apostle by the will and power of God prayed for her and God raised her from death. Our church ladies make lap robes that we give to shutins and those locked away in rest homes.  These gifts   bring hope and life to them. Thank you for using your gifts.

Thank You LORD