Dorcas Restored to Life by Peter

"A woman who was a follower lived in the city of Joppa. Her name was Tabitha, or Dorcas. She did many good things and many acts of kindness. One day she became sick and died. After they had washed her body, they laid her in a room on the second floor. The city of Lydda was near Joppa. The followers heard that Peter was at Lydda and sent two men to ask him to come at once. Peter went back with them. When he came, they took him to the room. All the women whose husbands had died were standing around crying. They were showing the clothes Dorcas had made while she was with them. Then he called in the faithful followers and the women whose husbands had died. He gave her to them, a living person.  Peter made them all leave the room. Then he got down on his knees and prayed. He turned to her body and said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes and looked at Peter and sat up. He took her by the hand and lifted her up." Acts 9:36-42

Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, was a woman known for her acts of kindness and charity in the early Christian community. When Dorcas fell ill and died, the believers sent for the apostle Peter, who prayed over her and said, "Tabitha, get up." Miraculously, Dorcas was brought back to life, empowering the community with a renewed sense of faith and hope. This story demonstrates the transformative power of God in bringing healing and restoration to individuals and communities.