Woman of the Bible · Early Church
Tabitha (Dorcas)
Disciple in Joppa known for good works
Tabitha, also called Dorcas, was a disciple in Joppa known for doing good and helping the poor. When she became sick and died, the widows showed Peter the clothing she had made for them. Peter prayed, and God raised her to life, and many in Joppa believed in the Lord.
Key verse: Acts 9:36
Strengths
- Always doing good
- Used her skill to serve the poor
- Deeply loved by her community
Struggles
- Fell sick and died
What Tabitha (Dorcas) teaches you
Faith. Quiet acts of kindness done for God carry weight, and He can use your life to lead many to believe.
Family. Serve the people around you so faithfully that your love is remembered in the things you made for them.
Business and calling. Use your craft to meet real needs, because skill joined with compassion builds a legacy that outlives you.