Because of the unique position in which we as ministers' wives are placed, we fall heir to a great responsibility. The pastor's wife holds a special place in the minds of the people. She may be twenty or fifty, but she is set apart as having a special, direct line to God's office.
She must be able to give words of wisdom to all with whom she comes in contact. She should live up to the name Seventh-day Adventist in everything she does. She must be a true servant of God.
I wonder how many girls who marry young ministers stop to think of what their part in his future success may be. Every step the husband takes along the way brings added responsibilities to the busy wife. Even though she may not have the personal contacts that her husband does, what contacts she does have are most important.
Have you ever listened to the people discuss us at camp meetings and other gatherings? Do we realize that even the smallest act or gesture is noticed? (Do we look happy, annoyed, indifferent, or bored? Is our dress appropriate for the occasion? Are we thoughtful and courteous to everyone?)
A word of appreciation to the overworked camp cook is always timely. Though the bed provided may not be the most comfortable, let us believe that if there is a good bed in the whole place, doubtless we have it and then not complain.
Does it upset you to be asked at the last minute to tell a story or to play the piano or sing, if this is your talent? No doubt it does do just this to some of us. But listen to what we are told by one who had instruction from the Lord: "God's servants are to stand as minutemen, ready for service at a moment's notice. My brethren, from hour to hour opportunities to serve God will open before you. . . . Be ever ready to make the most of them."—Gospel Workers, p. 195.
"With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men" (Eph. 6:7). This is our privilege.
