"Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.  And it happened at that time that she fell sick and she died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room.  Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, 'Do not delay in coming to us.'  So Peter arose and went with them.  When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.  But Peter sent them all out and knelt and prayed, and turning to the body, he said, 'Tabitha, arise.'  And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.  And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.  It became known all over Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.  And Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon."

It is amazing how God works.

First He moved Peter to Lydda, very near Joppa.  Next Tabitha dies.  Now if Tabitha had never died, than Peter would never have seen how much the life of a disciple could mean to so many.

Once Peter realized that one life made such a difference, he asked God to restore that life.  Because of that restoration, Peter stayed in Joppa for a while.  Wait until you see how Peter grows as a result of his stay with Simon the Tanner.

All because the life of one woman moved a group of disciples.

What will your life do today?