Word travels fast, even in the first century. Peter, having healed a man of paralysis 12 miles from Joppa, inspired the hearts of grieving widows there who appealed to Peter to come quickly, without delay. Their mentor and provider Tabitha had fallen ill and died. Confidence in God’s power over the grave, and knowing Peter was nearby gave them reason to wash her body, place her in an upper room, prepared not for burial, but to be raised again. As Peter arrived, the widows wept bitterly clinging to the garments she had made them, and begged for a miracle. Peter raised her from the dead and returned her to the widows in her care. Tabitha’s works praised her; not only the beautiful garments, but most especially the voices of those who had been the recipients of her selfless care.
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