Numbers 27: Justice Isn’t What You Think

I’ll be honest—Numbers 27 got me. I went into it thinking, okay, more laws, more rules, but then I hit the story of Zelophehad’s daughters, and it stopped me in my tracks.

Their dad had died in the wilderness. He wasn’t part of Korah’s rebellious crew—he died because of his own sin, like the rest of his generation. And now, because he had no sons, his family was about to lose their inheritance.

How could they just accept that? Im glad they didn't, They went straight to Moses, “Why should our father’s name disappear just because he had no sons?” (Numbers 27:4). That hit me because

in a time when women had little voice and the law seemed cut-and-dry, God made room for them. He saw their need. He cared about their future. He wasn’t about to let them be overlooked. That's Justice! God’s Justice Isn’t about Punishment—It’s Provision. When we think of justice, we usually think of consequences. But here, God’s justice was about making things right. Providing. Protecting. Making sure no one was left out.

Ya'll that’s when it clicked: God isn’t a rule enforcer. He’s a provider. A protector. A God who makes sure His people are taken care of—even when life doesn’t seem fair. Sin Brings Loss, God Brings Redemption. One line stuck out to me: “He died because of his own sin.”

That’s a heavy reality. Sin leads to loss. Sometimes it’s obvious—like losing an opportunity, a relationship, or a reputation. Other times, it’s internal—losing peace, joy, or confidence in who we are. Sin brings death, whether we see it right away or not. Even in the midst of consequences, God is still making a way forward. Even when things seem unfair, He’s still writing a our story.

What This Means for Us

    1.    God sees and cares about our needs. If He made sure these women weren’t left empty-handed, He’s not about to forget us.

    2.    Sin is serious. Not because God is cruel, but because sin destroys. It leads to death—spiritually, emotionally, and sometimes physically.

    3.    Justice isn’t just punishment—it’s also provision. God doesn’t just hand out consequences; He hands out restoration.

The Old Testament is full of laws and judgments, but don’t mistake consequences for cruelty. God’s justice is always laced with mercy, and His faithfulness never fails—even when we do.

He steps in. He sees. He provides. He restores. And He’s doing it in your life, too. How do you see the Lord? Be honest?