Have you met her? That one special woman in your congregation who is always freely giving just because she loves God? She is not looking for anything and a thank you is more than she expects. She just loves people and loves being able to do something for them.
Tabitha was just such a person. Acts 9:36 offers an incredible description of her. “Abounding” is the English word the NASB uses to describe the extent of this woman’s activities. No more room for anything else. It seems to indicate that before she was finished with a task she already had another one waiting in line. How rare to find a servant of God with such energy and dedication.
Then all of a sudden she was gone. A severe, sudden illness had taken her life. The disciples knew Peter was near by and sent for him. Yes, he, by the power of God, raised her from the dead. Her restoration to life had an effect in the community. Many obeyed the gospel because of this event. So her death did more good than her life.
Standing beside the casket of many faithful servants of God, I have wished for their resurrection. The only comfort I take is that I know it will happen. I don’t know the when but I know the fact because of Tabitha, but more especially because of Jesus. He rose never to die again and He will raise us (the faithful) never to die again.
