![]() ![]() We must not run from things that are hard – especially when we know we are doing what is right. ![]() They trusted the leadership of Moses and God to be gracious and just and because of their faith – they were protected against fear.ĭo we have this sort of faith? Sometimes I am tempted to talk about my fears or complain about them rather than face them with faith –head on. These were noble, godly women who trusted that God would provide for them and were willing to courageously step outside their comfort zone to see this happen. They could have rushed into marriage to solve their problem themselves. They could have gone from tent to tent complaining. They could have played the victim card and moped about being orphans with no brothers and no land. There are 3 Lessons we can learn from these 5 Brave Womenġ.) They had faith as they trusted in God’s provision for them. Then they were granted the inheritance of their Father.īecause they had great faith. “‘If a man dies and has no son, then you shall transfer his inheritance to his daughter.” (v.8) Gasp! The creator of the universe heard the plea of these women and declared them as right and gave this statute and rule for all time to Israel: “The daughters of Zelophehad are right.” (v.6) He took this matter straight to God Almighty, the creator of the universe! WOW! Moses listened and had compassion on these women. Then they made it clear, there were no sons to inherit the father’s land and asked if they could have their father’s inheritance. He was not among the company of those who gathered themselves together against the Lord in the company of Korah.” (v.3) ![]() I am sure they had butterflies in their stomachs and a tinge of fear, but these women were very wise.įirst, they cleared their fathers’s name by declaring he was not a rebel. Once the leaders and congregation were listening, they made their plea. The five daughters wisely made their plea to Moses. So this took great faith for the five daughters to approach Moses before all of the congregation of Israel! Within this list you will find all the names of the males who were the heads of the tribes, clans and families. If you look back at Numbers chapter 26, you will see that God called Moses to take a census of the new generation of Israel, who were about to enter the Promised Land. This was unheard of in this day in age! Women going before the male leadership to question the law of inheritance – just did not happen. The five daughters of Zelophehad boldly approached Moses, Eleazar the priest, the chiefs and all the congregation at the Tent of Meeting. Imagine this scene from Numbers chapter 27 with me. The name Zelophehad (which is almost impossible to pronounce Lol!) means “ protection against fear.“ Today we are going to examine the lives of 5 brave women – the daughters of Zelophehad. ![]()
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