This multi-part series was originally published in 2008 by Alea under a strong urgency to point people, even His church, to Him and Him alone in the ever increasing times that further “fill, distort and distract” us from the only Source of Hope, Help and Salvation, Jesus Christ. He is coming soon and we need to be ready and prepared…

Father God, please open our eyes and ears, soften our hearts and minds, change and help us to choose wisely, to know Your ways and live them. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Rule of Three in One

Just the Facts

Human survival priorities are found in the "Rule of Three":

1. Humans cannot survive more than three minutes without air (O₂)
2. Humans cannot survive more than three hours exposed to extreme low-temperature
3. Humans cannot survive more than three days without water (H₂0)
4. Humans cannot survive more than three weeks without food

The Rule of Three should be viewed as a simplification of survival concerns: air, shelter, water and food. There are those individuals who’ve been fortunate to forgo the rules.

Revealed in the Source

It’s true we’re completely dependent on the resources God has created in order to survive. We don’t want to forget His provisional light/fire, clothing and mental preparedness. The revealed truth is we’re completely dependent on Him as the Source of all that we need. In Hebrew God is El (All Powerful) Shadaii (All-Sufficient), He who satisfies abundantly. In Genesis 49:24-25 we read a beautiful and tender analogy comparing God’s provision being like that of a mother’s breasts and womb fully supplying for her baby. What an intimate and loving picture this presents. The question that remains is whether we’ll allow and trust Him to be all that we need. He’s shown us His thoughtfulness and care in every detail of His creation. This little section is only a mere glimpse of the intricate reflection His love has manifested before our eyes throughout life’s design. He’s done all this simply because He loves and wants only the best for our lives.  

We’ve been learning about who God is but let’s quickly look at a brief snapshot of who He is not. He’s not a game player. He’s not a dictator or a manipulator. He doesn’t make empty promises and can’t lie. He’s neither evil nor diabolical. He doesn’t dominate or force. He’s not selfish or abusive. He doesn’t steal or murder. He doesn’t love based on works or merit. He doesn’t play favorites. He’s not destructive. He doesn’t string us along. He’s not co-dependent. He’s not fickle. He’s not cruel or mean. He’s not arrogant. He doesn’t hold a grudge when you ask for forgiveness. He never gives up on anyone.

In the passage below we see the heart of God through His promise of Messiah which was fulfilled by Jesus Christ. He was filled with Holy Spirit to accomplish the reconciliatory, redemptive, and restorative work of God for all our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs, Luke 1:37, “For with God nothing shall be impossible."