The most powerful Christian force on earth should be the lives we live through Christ. When asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus replied by telling them to love him with all their hearts and to love their neighbor as themselves. As Christians, our mindset has to be the following: "We do not talk great things, but we live them."
Acts chapter 9 beginning in verse 36 gives an account of a woman named Tabitha, who lived great things. She didn't just give money to the poor, she actually spent time and energy making coats and garments. She connected with these people beyond just an offering. She became a part of their lives. It wasn't her great beauty, musical ability, eloquent speeches or family name that made her beloved to the people around her. We can see from scripture that they loved her deeply because she loved God and that love flowed out like water into the thirsty lives of others.
Scripture tells us that she became sick and died. These men and women of Joppa felt such a loss that they didn't even proceed with her burial. They had heard that Peter was nearby and maybe.....................just maybe a miracle was in store. By faith they sent someone to get Peter and without any explanation Peter went to Joppa with them. I am convinced it was the leading of the Holy Spirit. God had used Peter to heal the sick, but Tabitha was dead.
Upon his arrival, Peter tells everyone to leave the room where she lay and he cries out to God. An incredible miracle is performed that day and many turn to Christ.
God used this woman's life to:
1. Glorify His name.
2. Make a difference in her community.
3. Increase the faith of his disciple, Peter.
4. Bring many to believe in him.
Isn't that what we want our lives to do!! Then we have to purpose to stop talking about the needs we see and start meeting them. Look for opportunities to use your gifts for his kingdom. You will be blessed beyond measure when you become a blessing!! So............................start living it!!
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