From: "Phil Rembleski"

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Sent: Tue, Jul 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM

7-7-26    THOUGHTS

Some “take-aways” from a simple story:
     1.  We need to abound in deeds of kindness and charity
     2.  Good people die
     3.  Grieving has its place
     4.  Jesus defeated death
     5.  Peter’s “presenting” was  God powered!
     6.  God “Draws” people to believe in Him through Christ Jesus.
John 12:32   "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself."

Acts 9:36-42     Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she  continually did.  37  And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room.  38  Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, "Do not delay in coming to us." 39  So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.  40  But Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed, and turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.  41  And he gave her his hand and raised her up;  and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.  42  It became known all over Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Our Prayer:
Father, thank You for Your working in the affairs of man to bring us to Yourself in Jesus.
May we partake of Your Spirit filled Word, as we diligently seek a closer walk with You.  In the name of our Savior,   Amen.