Do the Next Thing

Romans 12:15 NIV

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Acts 9:36-43 NIV

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Please come at once!”Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up.He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive.This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.

Learning From Tabitha's Life

I. Her Character

Proverbs 31:20 NIV

She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

Character is crafted in the quiet and shines through acts of compassion and consistency.

Learning From Tabitha's Life

I. Her Character

II. Her Impact

Many times, seemingly insignificant acts are the things that transform people's lives.

Hebrews 6:10 NIV

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

Learning From Tabitha's Life

I. Her Character

II. Her Impact

III. God's Plan

God is weaving together His plan in each of our lives. Our role is to simply do the next thing.

Ephesians 2:10 NIV

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

What is your next thing?