A Daily Devotion for Monday, June 29

Acts 9:36-42

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Please come at once!”

Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

As I approach retirement, I think a lot about how I will use all of the free time! Even now, with three and four day weekends becoming more and more frequent, on Monday I find myself enjoying going back to the office for some organized, productive work. In a few months, that will be gone, and I will need to continue some sort of productivity. I have some ideas, but it takes commitment and perseverance to stick to a plan. Dorcas made clothing for others, and “was always doing good and helping the poor.” I hope that I can continue to give some time to others, to help and to serve where there is need. Music seems to be the path God is lighting up for me.

Holy Lord, help me to stick with my music, and find ways to reach more people. You are always with me, paving the way, and I am so thankful! Amen

Becky, transforming