September 19, 2019

September 19

Running with Jesus

Acts 9:39 "Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them."

      Well lots of talk about the dates on our tombstones. The day we were born - the day we die! The most important part is the dash! The dash represents the years of our life!

      When Peter got to Lydda two men came to get him to take him to this lady named Dorcus who had died. Widows stood around weeping showing the work of Dorcus’s hands. The impact she had on the poor and those around her was amazing. 

      Dorcus used her gift of helping others. Life is more about helping others. You will never know the joy until you get rid of self and  start seeking to help others. 

      We write our own funerals by what we did during the dash! Wonder what will be said about us? We must seek to walk in obedience to His Word and live by His commands. That will take care of our dashes! Let's work till Jesus comes and calls us home!

      So let's have a think! If you could hear what people will say at your funeral, what would they say about you?   Let's ask God to help us empty ourselves of our self. Now ask Him to fill you and help you use your gift for His glory. 

Ever met a centurion? We will tomorrow, come back!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015