Have you ever felt unheard or overlooked? Maybe it felt like your voice didn’t matter? Being ignored can be deeply disheartening. But in Numbers 26–27, we find a powerful reminder that God sees, hears, and honors those who follow Him boldly and faithfully.

Numbers 26 records the second census of Israel, revealing that an entire generation had passed away in the wilderness. As Moses prepared to distribute the Promised Land, the laws seemed clear: inheritance would pass through male lines. For the five daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah—this meant their family name and inheritance would disappear forever since their father had died without sons (27:1). Rather than accepting this injustice, these remarkable women took action: “They came forward and stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders and the whole assembly” (27:2). Their argument was both logical and passionate: “Why should our father’s name disappear from his clan because he had no son? Give us property among our father’s relatives” (27:4). They were asking for justice.

God’s response validated their courage: “What Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property as an inheritance among their father’s relatives and give their father’s inheritance to them” (27:7). This moment is remarkable not only for its justice, but because it shows that God values every voice—including the marginalized. These women sought God’s provision not just for themselves, but to honor their father’s legacy. Right after this, God appoints Joshua to succeed Moses (27:18–23), reminding us that God always provides new leadership to continue His purposes. God never overlooks needs—or His people.

Have you ever felt unheard or overlooked? Maybe it felt like your voice didn&rsquo;t matter? Being ignored can be deeply disheartening. But in Numbers 26&ndash;27, we find a powerful reminder that God sees, hears, and honors those who follow Him boldly and faithfully.
Numbers 26 records the second census of Israel, revealing that an entire generation had passed away in the wilderness. As Moses prepared to distribute the Promised Land, the laws seemed clear: inheritance would pass through male lines. For the five daughters of Zelophehad&mdash;Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah&mdash;this meant their family name and inheritance would disappear forever since their father had died without sons (27:1). Rather than accepting this injustice, these remarkable women took action: &ldquo;They came forward and stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders and the whole assembly&rdquo; (27:2). Their argument was both logical and passionate: &ldquo;Why should our father&rsquo;s name disappear from his clan because he had no son? Give us property among our father&rsquo;s relatives&rdquo; (27:4). They were asking for justice.
God&rsquo;s response validated their courage: &ldquo;What Zelophehad&rsquo;s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property as an inheritance among their father&rsquo;s relatives and give their father&rsquo;s inheritance to them&rdquo; (27:7). This moment is remarkable not only for its justice, but because it shows that God values every voice&mdash;including the marginalized. These women sought God&rsquo;s provision not just for themselves, but to honor their father&rsquo;s legacy. Right after this, God appoints Joshua to succeed Moses (27:18&ndash;23), reminding us that God always provides new leadership to continue His purposes. God never overlooks needs&mdash;or His people.

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Give Us Courage!

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