Will You Be Missed – Dorcas’ Story
Christian author/speaker, Darla Noble, says that no one has the right to enter and exit this world without leaving behind a positive reason for having been here. Dorcas was a woman who knew this to be true centuries ago…
Dorcas’ Story
Dorcas was a woman of God who lived in Joppa. She was loved by her community because of the tender loving care she showered upon the people.
They also knew Peter was in the nearby town of Joppa, so they sent for him; hoping and praying for a miracle.
When Peter arrived in Joppa his heart was touched by the people’s grief and by the testimonies of so many who shared how Dorcas had touched their lives.
Peter sent the people from the room in which Dorcas’ body lay. When they were gone he prayed to God to bring her back to life, then told Dorcas to get up. Dorcas opened her eyes and was indeed alive once again.
As you can imagine, the news of this amazing miracle traveled quickly; convincing many of the truth of who Jesus is and causing the Church to grow.
What We Can Learn From Dorcas
The book of Ecclesiastes says that the day of death is better than the day of birth; meaning that the legacy you leave behind is far more memorable than the day you were born.
Lesson One:
Do to others as you would have them do to you. They don’t call it the “Golden Rule” for nothing.
Lesson Two:
Your reputation is important. When others see you, who and what do they see? When you enter a room, are people happy to see you or looking for the nearest exit? Are you trustworthy? Do you walk the walk or just talk the talk? Are you doing your best to represent Jesus here on earth?
To Sum It All Up
Dorcas understood what leaving behind a reason for living is all about. She knew that when she left this world, she should do so knowing she had done all she could to be the hands and feet of the Savior. Or as Jesus put it-salt and light.