A New Life in Christ

Baptist Daily Devotional
Jun 4
2 min read

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | June 4 2025 | Acts 9:40-41

KEY VERSE: “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." Acts 9:40 (NIV)

MESSAGE:

Tabitha’s resurrection was a powerful demonstration of the life-giving power of Christ. Her physical revival was not just a miracle but also a symbol of the new life we receive through Jesus. Tabitha’s acts of kindness and charity were recognised by God, and her resurrection became a witness to those around her.

In Christ, we are also resurrected to new life. Our old selves, dead in sin, are made alive through Jesus. Just as Tabitha’s resurrection inspired faith in the people of Joppa, our transformation in Christ serves as a testimony of God’s power to bring life from death.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Reflect on your new life in Christ. Are you living the new life, or are you still trapped in your old ways? Determine to live in the newness of life that Christ gives by His death and resurrection.

PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for the new life You’ve given me. Help me to live in a way that reflects Your resurrection power and draws others to You. For your dear name’s sake. Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 155: 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath

DAILY word study: GET-UP The phrase “get up” in Acts 9:40 comes from the Greek anistēmi, meaning “to rise,” “stand,” or “be raised.” It is often used in the New Testament to refer to both physical and spiritual resurrection.

When Peter told Tabitha, “Get up,” he wasn’t offering advice—he was speaking life by faith. Anistēmi isn’t just about movement; it’s about being restored and positioned again. It’s the same word used when Jesus raised people from the dead and when He Himself rose. It’s a resurrection word.

Reflection:

Has God called you to get up from something—sin, fear, defeat? If He says “get up,” then grace is present to rise.