Acts 9:36-43 Peter Raises Dorcas From the Dead

 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.  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. 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.” 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.  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.  And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. It became known all over Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. And Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

The key to the passage and the key to the time of the apostles is that many things, including signs and wonders were done through the apostles so that people would believe in the Risen Christ Jesus.  Note that people did not credit Peter with this miracle, but instead Jesus who Peter was representing and praying to.  And these works were not for Peter along, but all of the apostles and deacons sent to serve Jesus and the assembly of believers in the early church.

Daily Prayer:  Lord, it is not miracles that I ask, but instead faith in You knowing that through faith, You can move mountains if only I believe with a whole heart.  Let this be according to Your will Amen.