Use What You Have for Christ

<p>Ever heard of The Sewing Hall of Fame? Established in 2001, it recognizes people that have made &ldquo;a lasting impact on the home sewing industry with unique and innovative contributions through sewing education and product development.&rdquo; It includes individuals like Martha Pullen, inducted into the hall in 2005, who is described as &ldquo;a Proverbs 31 woman who . . . never failed to publicly acknowledge the source of her strength, inspiration, and blessings.&rdquo;</p> <p>The Sewing Hall of Fame is a twenty-first-century invention, but had it been around during the first century in Israel, a woman named Tabitha might have been a lock for induction. Tabitha was a believer in Jesus and a seamstress who spent time sewing for poor widows in her community (Acts 9:36, 39). After she became ill and died, disciples sent for Peter to see if God would work a miracle through him. When he arrived, weeping widows showed him robes and other clothing that Tabitha had made for them (v. 39). These clothes were evidence of her &ldquo;always doing good&rdquo; in her city. She used her skills to help &ldquo;the poor&rdquo; and others (v. 36). By God&rsquo;s power, Tabitha was restored to life.</p> <p>God calls and equips us to use our skills to meet needs that are present in our community and world. Let&rsquo;s release our skills into the service of Jesus and see how He will use our acts of love to stitch hearts and lives together (Ephesians 4:16).</p>