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For Such a Time As This
  • Meredith Sheppard
  • May 8, 2020
  • 8 Comments

“… Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14).

These words, originally spoken to Esther by her cousin Mordecai (who was also her legal guardian), continue to hold powerful promise for today.

Esther, a young beautiful Jewish woman and newly appointed queen, finds herself in the position of wife to King Xerxes, ruler over the Medo-Persian Empire which consisted of 127 provinces.

I list those many details because, let’s be honest, as pastors’ wives many of us have felt just as overwhelmed with the details, demands, and sometimes the destination of ministry. We may feel like a foreigner, out of place, or ill-equipped for the tasks at hand. Before you throw in the towel and regard ministry as a royal pain, it is in these moments that we need to remember, “…Who knows, perhaps you have come to your royal position for such a time as this.”

Reflecting upon those words reminds me that my Heavenly Father is the Kings of kings and I am His daughter. In Him we have all come to royal position. And with Him we possess the power to do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Phil. 4:13).

Dr. Lois Irene Evans quoted Esther 4:14 more than anyone I’ve ever known. She lived her life based on her belief in God and His belief in her. Lois loved the Lord, serving Him faithfully in her royal position while encouraging countless other pastors’ wives to do the same. In honor of her life and passion for pastors’ wives, I could think of no better person to write the foreword to my book, Letters to Pastors’ Wives. 

My prayer is that through each page you are built up in your most holy faith and strengthened in your royal position, to the glory and honor of God and in honor of the life and legacy of our dear sister, friend, mentor to the masses, and champion of the challenged—Lois Evans!

Lois Evans

This Post Has 8 Comments

  1. Patrice Baker 9 May 2020 Reply

    I’ve waited many years for this blog. Millions will be encouraged, uplifted and enthralled by your timely words laced with so much wisdom. Thank you for being a mentor and trusted friend down through the years. I love you my sister/friend.

    1. Meredith Sheppard 10 May 2020 Reply

      Dear Patrice,
      Thank you for your patience, your prodding, and your prayers! None of it was in vain. To God be the glory.
      Love & blessings,
      Meredith

  2. Diane Wolford 13 May 2020 Reply

    Beautifully said, thanks for listening to our Father and writing such beautiful words of encouragement and acknowledging our mentor Dr. Lois Irene Evan’s. My heart 💜 is filled with more Joy from this ministry! May God give you the words to say to us, is my prayer for you. Amen!

    1. Meredith Sheppard 13 May 2020 Reply

      Thanks Diane! To God be the glory as we honor Him and the memory of our mentor and sister Dr. Lois Evans. 🙌

  3. Shellie Whittington-Jones 15 May 2020 Reply

    So eternally thankful for your love and heart ❤️ for Pastor’s Wives! You are truly an encourager,! My dear friend, I’m eternally grateful for our Divine Connection and a safe place ro received SO MUCH GODLY WISDOM🙌🏾! God has gifted you to speak to and minister healing words of comfort, courage, strength, biblical direction/leadership, godly counsel and so much more! So thankful that God spoke and your obedience to HIS word! God is doing GREAT THINGS!!!!

    1. Meredith Sheppard 15 May 2020 Reply

      “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend” (Prov. 27:17 NLT).
      Shellie, you are that kind of friend to me. I thank God for this opportunity to encourage my sisters. AND I thank Him for sisters like you who encourage me! #Grateful

  4. Betty Marsters 28 May 2020 Reply

    Dearest Meredith: What a delight and blessing to read your blog. You are a gifted writer and I have been blessed many times over by your words of encouragement. We`ve been friends for many, many years although we have never met. We have been through the highs and lows together and we`ve laughed and cried together. Although thousands of miles apart, God has bridged that gap for us. I praise Him for your friendship and your words of wisdom. Thank you for your book. I have been blessed to receive it and even more blessed to read it. Thank you for being by my side and being such a blessed encouragement to me. God bless you!

    1. Meredith Sheppard 1 Jun 2020 Reply

      Dear Betty,
      Your friendship is proof that our Heavenly Father gives good and perfect gifts (James 1:17). My life is all the richer for the countless deposits of unconditional love, wisdom, and sweet fellowship made by you and Pastor Rick. To God be the glory!

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