If you grew up with siblings, you may have experienced this dynamic. In
a specific situation, you made a deal together meant to sidestep the
bickering and fighting that naturally happens between siblings. Whether
it was who got to sit in the front seat, or who got to pick the
restaurant, or even who got to play first with a favorite toy, you all
agreed. And then someone decided it was unfair! This kind of reality
isn’t limited to sibling debates. When a group of people or a leader
try to come up with guidelines and rules meant to help everyone, it
often misses someone. And the only way we find that out is to live
through the setup for a little while before the flaws start showing up.
The Law that Israel had been given had a hole in it, and after living
with the law for a while, some women point it out. This short story in
Numbers points to both the courage of these women for speaking up, and
the heart of Israel’s leaders in addressing it. It’s also an example
for God’s people today to faithful reflect His heart in our dealings
with one another.

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