When the Law Changed for Them

Numbers 27: 1-11

This morning, I opened my Bible Study book expecting the usual reflection, quiet time, a moment to reset. What I got instead was something that felt like a divine appointment. The chapter was about the Daughters of Zelophehad, five sisters who stepped forward to challenge an unjust system that had no place for their voices, needs, or future.

As I read, I couldn’t stop highlighting.

“God does not simply make a special exception, but further instructs Moses to change the law itself in order to meet the evolving needs of the community…”

That line hit me in my chest, as I’ve spent the past week preparing to launch S.A.V.E. which I publicly announced on April 10, 2025. Then I read this... (This is this morning ya'll! Pay attention and stay with me. Today is April 11, 2025, and I am reading this. Crazy right?!)

“These sisters took account of their needs and found the determination to advocate for themselves in a system that was not created to consider them…”

If that doesn’t sound like the very heart of S.A.V.E., I don’t know what does. These women didn’t just speak up, they changed the law. Not just for themselves, but for everyone who came after them. Isn’t that the work we’re doing right now? We’re confronting a system that often makes survivors feel unseen, unheard, unprotected. And just like the daughters in Numbers 27, we are saying, the law in some states still don’t reflect justice for us, and they must.

“Learning to advocate for our needs can not only change our circumstances for the better, but also provide for the needs of those who come after us.”

That’s why I created S.A.V.E. That’s why I speak. That’s why I keep going, even when it’s hard. Because if we don't advocate for ourselves, the system won’t change. But if we do, if we speak with courage and clarity, we can help rewrite what justice looks like, not just for us, but for those who are coming behind us.

This is our moment. Let’s be like those sisters. Let’s be bold enough to ask for more and be brave enough to expect it.

My Takeaway...

Today's Bible study led me to something I didn’t expect - confirmation!

five sisters who challenged unjust inheritance laws didn’t just plead for justice. God instructed Moses to rewrite the law because of them.

It reminded me that advocacy isn’t just about our own healing, it’s about clearing the path for those who come next.

Their story is mine. Their story is yours.

Like these sisters, we are stepping into uncomfortable spaces to demand consideration, justice, and visibility for survivors who are often overlooked or silenced.

This wasn’t just a lesson, it was confirmation. Divine timing. God telling me that I'm on the right path, and this passage was my spiritual receipt. If I'm honest, I needed this confirmation today, because late in the midnight hour doubt crept in. I was worried about everything that God has already provided provision and resources for. All He is telling us to do is show up. He will be a lamp at our feet. And just like that, with a renewed outlook, like Moses, I have my Staff and am ready to perform miracles called justice for those who deserve it! #jotthatdown

- Samira Jones