#The_Civil_Suit_that_GodtheJudge_ruled_in_Favor_of_the_Plaintiff

Nzaku Nashipae

May 30 at 3:32pm · 

#The_Civil_Suit_that_GodtheJudge_ruled_in_Favor_of_the_Plaintiff
#Mahlah_et_al_vs_God
#A_Fusion_of_Faith_Wisdom_Courage
#God_Can_Use_you_to_bring_Change

In Numbers 27, I met with 5 fearless women who got me thinking loud. A man named Zelophehad died. He left behind five daughters, but no sons. The rules were clear about inheritance: Sons could inherit their father’s land but daughters could not. The five daughters of Zelophehad boldly approached Moses, Eleazar the priest, the chiefs and all the congregation at the Tent of Meeting and challenged the rule. Well, before we hear this case, allow me to give a disclaimer: today, we’re not in the Bible times, we have the Bible, the rules are set; they’re final and unchangeable and we can no longer do what Zelophehad’s daughters-Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah did. So this post is not about arm-twisting God to change or bend some rules.

So, what can we learn from this women? Put yourself in their shoes, what would you have done? They were single ladies, orphaned and in the Jewish culture, it seems women were not numbered. In such a state probably they’d have had pity parties but instead they took a bold and wise move. They came forward and stood before the leadership and filed their appeal. Ok, women standing before men to challenge a rule, especially a “Thus sayeth the Lord” rule! That was not popular. Now, take note, they didn’t go in arrogance but in wisdom and humility. So Moses and his leadership listened and Moses took the matter straight to God. And you know what? God, the just Judge ruled in their favour. In fact the Lord said to Moses in v.7 “The request of the daughters of Zelophehad is justified. You shall certainly give them a possession as an inheritance among their father’s brothers, and you shall transfer their father’s inheritance to them.” Further the rule was revised and now daughters could inherit their father’s land. Definitely, today we cannot make God bend or change His rules. Thing is, we can approach the throne of God boldly, humbly and wisely to petition Him to intervene in our situations. Hebrews 4:16, Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” On the other hand, we can challenge injustices that are being endorsed in our country and champion for justice for the widows, orphans and children among others.

In chapter 26, the Promised Land was being divided among the people. The generation that went before them were fearful about entering the Promised Land and as a consequence they all died in the wilderness, including Zelophehad and did not get to enter the Promised Land. But these women believed the Promised Land was good and they wanted an inheritance there. These women did not live for the present; they had faith in God’s promises. Do you have faith in God’s promises? Are you willing to stand before His throne to present your requests?

These 5 women had the courage to approach Moses and his leaders to make a transformation! As a result of their faith, courage, wisdom and humility, they were given a share just the same as the men. They not only gained an inheritance for themselves but for ALL women, in this situation, for generations to come! Wow! These were indeed agents of change! Are you willing to be the voice for the less fortunate? Are you and willing to speak against injustices being enacted against men, women; young and old; children? For sure God can use you and I to bring change in the world.

Kazi kwako!

Faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae