"So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them."(Acts 9:39)
If you walk around your house, I'm guessing that there may be some family heirloom or perhaps something made by a deceased relative. Something that when you see it recalls that person to mind. You recall the things they were passionate about in life. Perhaps a skill they had, but it becomes that reminder of their presence in your life.
We like to show these things to others who may not have known the person, so that they can get to understand who they were. The story of Dorcas or Tabbitha from which the above quote comes, is an example of this. I'm not sure why they called Peter to come. Did they expect him to pray and bring them some consolation in their loss? I don't know that they expected him to bring her back to life. Whatever the motivation, the legacy of Dorcas to that community probably continued. And while we may not have to many experiences like this, we all have known a Dorcas who loved God, did wonderful things in ministry in God's name, and left a lasting impression on our community.
Blessings,
Ed
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