Numbers 27

God defies the patriarchy!!! Or does he? While the passage certainly does indicate the worth and rights of women, God declares here that family and tribal legacies are to be protected. We would do well to remember that the whole is greater and more important than individual parts. We (men in particular, but women too) need to do a better job of putting the needs of our families ahead of our own. That’s what sacrificial leadership is, and it’s what is needed in the church as well.

For example, Moses doesn’t whine and moan about his punishment. He is most concerned about the next generation of leadership for the nation. When he asks God for direction, God chooses Joshua, who was one of only two spies willing to obey God and invade the promised land! Moses is an example of what leadership should look like in the home, the church, and the nation.

Thought for the day: Jesus’ words and life model leadership for us.

Mark 10:45 (WEB) “For the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”