Responding to Acts 9:36-43
Haiku story from the early church
Faithful Tabitha,
also known as Dorcas, cared
for Joppa's needy.
The Joppa faithful
loved disciple Tabitha;
so full of good works.
Tabitha was ill,
and she died. They laid her out
in preparation.
They sent for Peter.
He came at once, was touched by
the widows weeping.
Peter cleared the room,
knelt down and prayed to the Lord.
“Tabitha arise!”
Tabitha opened
her eyes. Peter took her hand;
called in the faithful.
The story was told
throughout Joppa: many came
to believe in God.
©Ken Rookes 2025
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