She was such a lowly figure mentioned in the Bible. Yet Dorcas was described in Acts:36 as a disciple; not a bad accolade! She served her community by using her God-given talents for the help of others. She was a seamstress and made clothes for the neighbours and friends. ‘As verse 36 tells us, she was always doing good and helping the poor.’
Her appearance in our Bible was because she had died. After preparing her body, her friends sent for Peter who was in a neighbouring town. Dorcas had died but her friends faith was in Peter was great. When Peter arrived he was shown by the widows, all the garments Dorcas had made Those widows, like all widows in that country were not of importance. By the power of God Dorcas was raised from the dead. . He then requested for all the people to be told ‘especially the widows.’
We might be mere ‘widows’ or people of insignificance but God still has work for us to do. May this be the year when we when we reach God’s full potential for us. This will be done by listening to God’s message to each one of us.