Numbers 27:6-7
“GOD ruled: ‘Zelophehad’s daughters are right. Give them land as an inheritance among their father’s relatives. Give them their father’s inheritance…’”
“And the Lord replied to Moses, ‘The claim of the daughters of Zelophehad is legitimate. You must give them a grant of land along with their father’s relatives. Assign them the property that would have been given to their father…’”
The four daughters of Zelophehad’s had respect for their father, the Promise and their own worth. Their father had not taken part in the rebellion that assigned all adult Israelites to death in the wilderness, but nevertheless had suffered the consequences. They knew what kind of man their father was and believed he deserved his share in the Promise. They believed God’s promise and acted to secure their portion. They believed in their value regardless of their sex. God had a plan for them too.
Lord, make me like these four women who believed you, loved their father and knew their own worth. Give me their kind of courage.