40 Days of MiraclesSample

Peter Raises Tabitha, or Dorcas, to Life

God completely understands our circumstances and is always ready to heal the places that need His touch. In this miracle, we see God’s power to heal and restore. Here, Tabitha, a beloved and faithful follower of Jesus, falls ill and suddenly dies. In their grief, her friends wasted no time calling Peter to pray. They don’t stop to try and figure things out, “….they urged him (Peter), “Please come at once!” When Peter arrives, he doesn't ask many questions to understand or analyze; he immediately falls on his knees in prayer. With her friends, Peter’s belief in God’s power to heal is unwavering. Tabitha’s friends know there is nothing in their lives beyond God’s power. When we call out to Him in prayer, He hears us. He is always listening and always with us in our pain. When the road is rough, let’s be people who run to Jesus first, clinging to His power to heal and restore.

Questions for Reflection

• When pressed by circumstances, what's your first instinct and why?
• How does this story help instruct you?
• Would you be so bold as to pray for someone to be raised from the dead? Why or why not?