#NUTSHELL – May 10th — SERVING NOT PROTESTING – Acts 9:36-43: Dorcas (an unusual name) was a servant of God who was known for her good works throughout Joppa, a town on the Mediterranean coast. Her good works were practical—she gave the poor food, clothing and shelter. Dorcas was well-known in her community so when she became ill, one can imagine the sadness that the townspeople, especially those she had helped, were feeling. When she finally surrendered to her illness, there was great mourning as the women of Joppa prepared her body for burial. But there was not meant to be a burial for Dorcas. Peter rushed to Joppa, prayed over her body and she was revived. Why do you think Dorcas was brought back to life? Notice in verse one that she is referred to as a disciple. Because Dorcas followed the teaching of Jesus, she helped the poor, that was her way of serving Jesus. I can’t help but think that because Dorcas was so well-known, God allowed her to die so that many would know Him through her resurrection. I imagine that she was also brought back to life because her good works in this life were not over. People still needed her help, kindness and mercy. Can you fathom being used by God in such a way? First of all, imagine being referred to as a disciple. God specifically points to you and says…(your name here)…is my “fully devoted follower.” Nutshell Readers, will you spread the word about the ladies of Duck Dynasty speaking at CrossRoads Fellowship tomorrow at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am, at the corner of Billy Hext and East Highway 191. It will be a memorable Mother’s Day event.
Posted on: Sat, 10 May 2014 11:01:09 +0000
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