BACKGROUND
God loves women, and he wanted the daughters of Zelophehad to be provided for if there were no sons. He is good.
The second part of this chapter is about God's man to continue leadership of the Israelites, Joshua. He was a man who had the Spirit and was to be a shepherd to the sheep of Israel.
REFLECTION
This passage tells me how important it is to raise up leaders. You may be in a leadership position right now. It is never too late to pray about who will take your place, listen to God, select God's choice, and start developing them as leaders so you can work yourself out of a job!
My desire is to raise up women who are leaders of other women in discipleship. I just had the most encouraging time with a woman today. Two years ago, she realized she had gifts in this area, and she asked me to come alongside her and mentor her. Shortly after meeting with her, she started meeting with someone for discipleship, but that woman was too busy. It was somewhat discouraging, but we kept praying and listening to God together.
This last year, she started meeting with someone, and she was able to learn more about discipleship by dong a Bible study with a college student. It was not a natural fit, but she still grew in her ability to disciple.
Two weeks ago, she told me that she felt led to encourage some women via email after spending time in Isaiah 43. Today she told me that as a result, one of the women responded to that email and asked if they could start meeting. Then, another woman in her Bible study asked her to start meeting. On top of all that, the girl that was too busy two years ago asked if they could start meeting again!
It is so encouraging to see women grow in their ability to lead others!
And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men (and women!) who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2)
APPLICATION
Who are you training up and investing in today? If you don't know how to do that, you might want to find a "Moses" to help you!
After initial discipleship in the basics of the Christian life, I heartily recommend finding a spiritual director to help you grow in your relationship with God. Here is a video of me being interviewed about this subject:
Here is my website explaining more about it:
Eventually, you might like to know how to become a spiritual director. I will be leading new cohorts on a regular basis. Contact me through my website.
PRAYER
PRAYER
Lord, thank You for Moses' fine example of leadership and leadership development. May we listen to Your voice about who can help us develop as leaders and who we can invest in to help too. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
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It is so true how much God cares for women!
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