Mission in your own town

Acts 9: 36

“In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor.”

Joppa famously known for the place where you run away from God’s mission (ie Jonah!) is where the ‘gazelle’ lived (meaning of Tabitha/Dorcas).
This lady wasn’t running from God’s call but was following Him, a disciple of Christ known for always doing good and helping the poor.
We will find out a little more soon but what does this verse tell us of her?
She had vision. Clearly living amongst the disadvantaged she wasn’t blind to the needs of her community.
She had compassion. Stirred by the needs she had to do something.
She was motivated. She didn’t just do this once, she was always doing good.
Today may God open your eyes to see.
Today may your heart be broken for the broken.
Today may you not give up until those around you are helped.
Don’t run from the mission God has called you to, but be the follower of Christ in the mission to people.