Working Together in Christ 在基督里同工
Dexu Xia
The Lord said to [Moses], “What Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property.” Numbers 27:6-7
Today's Scripture Numbers 27:1-7
Today's Insights In Numbers 27:1-7, Zelophehad’s five daughters act as one in their request to receive their father’s inheritance in the promised land. Their boldness in making the request (they followed proper protocol in approaching the leaders at the tent of meeting) is an example of both faith and humility. There was no provision in Israel at that time for women to receive an inheritance; it was only passed through the men.
Moses models the character of a good spiritual leader in responding to their request. Since there was no precedent for women to receive an inheritance, he inquired of God, who said, “You must certainly give them property” (v. 7). The courage of the women and the character of Moses led to a positive solution where the good of the people was served. As we face challenges today, we can seek God’s wisdom for ways to serve together well in Christ.
Today's Devotional “No matter where you are, what you’re going through; use what you have and make the most of it,” said the young woman in a TV interview. Her words prompted me to listen carefully to the full story. I learned that she was one of six sisters working toward nursing degrees. They were once homeless and struggling, yet they worked together to reach their common goal. And at the time the story aired, all six sisters were completing the nursing program at a local university.
Numbers 27 tells the story of another group of sisters who worked together and supported each other. The five daughters of Zelophehad made an appeal about an inheritance law. They gathered together and stood before Moses to plead their case, saying, “Our father died . . . for his own sin and left no sons. . . . Give us property among our father’s relatives” (vv. 3-4). God answered with this revolutionary statement: “What Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property as an inheritance” (v. 7). The five sisters came together and sought God’s mercy as they stood before Moses. And God provided what they needed as they banded together before Him.
Working together isn’t always easy as believers in Jesus. But as we seek God’s wisdom and direction with humility, we’ll find He can help us serve well together in Christ.
Reflect & Pray
How can you work better with other believers in Christ? How does it encourage you to serve with others?
Dear God, please show me how to work with other believers to accomplish goals that honor You. By Katara Patton
耶和华对摩西说：“西罗非哈的女儿们说得对，你一定要把产业分给她们。”（民数记 27:6-7）
今日经文：民数记 27:1-7
今日灵修: 在民数记 27章1-7 节中，西罗非哈的五个女儿同心合意地请求继承她们父亲在应许之地的产业。她们勇敢地提出请求（她们遵循了正确的礼仪，在会幕中与领袖们接洽），这体现了她们的信心和谦卑。当时的以色列没有规定妇女可以继承产业，产业一般由男人继承。 摩西在回应她们的请求时，展现了一位优秀属灵领袖的品格。由于没有妇女继承产业的先例，他求问神，神说：“你一定要把产业分给她们。”（第7节）妇女们的勇气和摩西的品格促成了一个积极的解决方案，使百姓受益。今天，当我们面临挑战时，我们可以寻求神的智慧，找到在基督里彼此服侍的方法。
今日灵修 “无论你身在何处，经历着什么，都要善用你所拥有的一切，并充分利用它。”一位年轻女子在电视采访中说道。她的话促使我仔细聆听了她的完整故事。我了解到，她是六姐妹中的一位，她们都在攻读护理学位。她们曾经无家可归，生活拮据，但她们齐心协力，最终实现了共同的目标。在故事播出时，这六姐妹都正在当地一所大学完成护理专业的学习。
《民数记》27章讲述了另一群姐妹彼此扶持，共同努力的故事。西罗非哈的五个女儿就继承法提出申诉。她们聚集在一起，站在摩西面前，恳求说：“我们的父亲……因自己的罪而死，没有留下儿子……求你把产业分给我们，使我们能从父亲的亲属中分得一份。”（3-4节）上帝以这句意义深远的话语回应道：“西罗非哈的女儿们说得对。你一定要把产业赐给她们为业。”（第7节）这五姐妹聚集在一起，站在摩西面前，寻求上帝的怜悯。当她们齐心协力地来到上帝面前时，上帝就供应了她们所需的一切。
作为耶稣的信徒，彼此合作并非总是易事。但当我们谦卑地寻求上帝的智慧和指引时，就会发现祂能帮助我们在基督里更好地彼此服侍。
反思与祷告 你如何才能更好地与其他基督徒同工？与他人一起服侍如何激励你？ 亲爱的上帝，请指引我如何与其他信徒同工，成就荣耀你的目标。 卡塔拉·帕顿