DCLM Higher Everyday 18 October 2024 — A Peculiar Gender Problem – Part 2
DCLM Higher Everyday 18 October 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A Peculiar Gender Problem – Part 2
Topic: A Peculiar Gender Problem – Part 2
Text: Numbers 27:6-11
6And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
8And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die, and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter.
9And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his brethren.
10And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father’s brethren.
11And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.
Key Verse: “The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their Father’s brethren, and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their Father to pass unto them” (Numbers 27:7).
Message
Following the request of the daughters of Zelophehad on Patrimony rights, as explained in part 1 of this discourse, Moses sought God. In response, God gave an answer that assuaged their fear and a new law was enacted, permitting daughters and relatives to possess the inheritance of their deceased forebears.
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It is apparent from the aforesaid that God forbids discrimination and hates injustice or partiality on whatever grounds. Most importantly, however, their passion and humble disposition reflect the power of prayers and faith in possessing our possessions as God’s children. Instead of murmuring and threatening, believers should come boldly unto the throne of grace to obtain mercy for needed help, without necessarily going through intermediaries. Everyone who asks receives. Moreover, this episode also serves as a guide for Christian leaders, who must ensure equal treatment of members of the Church, irrespective of their gender. Believers should also be more concerned about their heavenly inheritance.
Quote: Ensure equal treatment of members
Challenge: Everyone who asks, receives.
Prayer for today: O God, guide us to do the right, in Jesus’ name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
