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."

Isaiah 61 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.  And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.  And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.  But ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.  And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed.  I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.  For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.”

Our Rule of Three in One

God is everything we need: Father God, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit

Let’s Ask Him

Father God, El Shadaii, You’re everything I need. Lord Jesus, I believe You indeed are the promised Messiah, my Savior and Lord. Forgive me for the sins I’ve committed against You. The gift of Your grace and mercy I receive. Holy Spirit be in me, teach, empower and lead me in all ways that please God. Remove all false sources and lies keeping me from knowing who You are. Help me to depend on You for all my provisions and to be wise with Your resources. Thank You for the Love and careful attention You pay to every detail of my life, in Jesus name. Amen.

This concludes the Survival Series.

Until next time...