I know this is going to be news to you but being a woman sometimes feels like navigating a world that's not exactly tuned into our frequency. Ever been overlooked at work, in ministry, or even at home just because your voice carries differently? You're not alone. In fact, you're in the esteemed company of some ancient sisters who refused to stay silent: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—the daughters of Zelophehad.
These five women found themselves in a situation many of us can relate to: unfairly sidelined by tradition. After their father passed away without any sons, they faced losing their family inheritance, simply because they were women. Now, these sisters could've silently accepted their fate, but that's not what they did. They stepped forward boldly, standing before Moses and the entire assembly, and claimed what was rightfully theirs.
Imagine the courage it took! They didn't hide in the shadows; they didn't whisper their request meekly. No, they spoke up clearly and unapologetically. And here's the best part—God Himself affirmed them. Moses brought their request to God, and His response was beautiful: "The daughters of Zelophehad speak what is right" (Numbers 27:7). Talk about divine validation!
So, let me ask you…what’s stopping you from speaking up?
