The problems of exploitation and injustice that many women in Lily Meschi’s home country of Iran live through are close to Meschi’s heart because they were once her problems—even when she was thousands of miles away in the United States. In her early adult years, Meschi found herself in an overwhelming darkness of abuse and manipulation from which she found no possible escape. Yet once she came to Jesus through the comforting words of John 1, a new type of life instantly started.
Guest Bio:
Driven by a passion for intentional living, Lily Meschi dedicates herself to serving in ministry for Iran Alive as the director of partner relations.
By drawing from her personal journey as an Iranian woman, Meschi seeks to provide profound insights into the challenges surrounding women’s rights in Iran. She has become a vocal advocate against practices such as arranged marriages of young women to older men in the Middle East, shedding light on societal norms that perpetuate injustice.
Introduced to Iran Alive Ministries through a satellite TV program, Meschi’s faith journey was further nurtured when she heard the gospel message from an Iranian woman, leading her to pursue education in Bible college to deepen her understanding of Christianity’s teachings and history. Additionally, Meschi has shared her story and insights in various media outlets like CBN News, Today’s Christian Living, The Christian Post, and others.
Notes & Quotes:
- “Growing up, I always knew Jesus was one of the greatest prophets who performed many miracles. I had great honor for him, but he was nothing but a prophet. … When she read to me that in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, it was resolved for me. Jesus was God because he was from the beginning, was God, and was with God.”
- “I needed to understand that there’s a loving Father that wants his children to live in complete peace and tranquility with him, partnering with him on this earth. And there’s a purpose for everyone that is definitely not trauma. His purpose and plan for us is not to harm us but to bless us, and to give us a hope and a future.”
- “It all boils down to our intimate walk with our heavenly Father through the Holy Spirit and the work of Jesus Christ—to really become intimate with him and learn about our purpose, our destiny, our assignment. So that on the day when we are taken up to heaven, we can say that I did faithfully what you have and the assignment that you have put before me.”
Links Mentioned:
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- National Domestic Abuse Hotline
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Verses Mentioned:
- John 1:1
- John 1:14
- John 15:5
The Where Ya From? Podcast is presented by the Voices Collection, a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries, in partnership with Christianity Today.
