Text: Acts 9:36-42
Memory Verse: “…And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them” (Acts 9:39b).
Tony and Tricia had met in college. They were fervent in their service to God in the fellowship till they graduated and got engrossed in the race of life: raising a family, pursuing careers and becoming successful. Tony advanced, became too busy and unavailable for most faith building fellowships; worse still, too busy to read the Bible and pray personally. Work had gotten in the way and he had no time. Then there was a reorganisation at work and he was retired. Tricia had looked around her and found a way to be relevant to the teenagers in her neighbourhood. She showed interest in them and prayerfully guided them through the difficult teen years.
Dorcas, probably a widow, understood what women like her faced. There were needs in the lives of the widows in church she believed she could meet, though things were not so rosy for her. She became a big blessing to them and was loved. David also had his struggles. King Saul had made life difficult for him such that he had to run for his dear life. Yet, he recognised the needs of several young men like him, who, if they did not get the right mentoring, would drift into wayward lives (1 Samuel 22:1&2; 2 Samuel 23:8). He decided to take them in and help. How are you making your life count in spite of your busy schedules? Do you see the needs around you? Are you trying to meet them?
Prayer Points:
1. May I have a healthy personal relationship with You, O Lord.
2. Please open my eyes to ways I can make my life count.