From Vindication to Birthing — The Sound of Sudden Glory

 

In the previous blog post, we stood with the trembling ones; those who honour God’s Word, endure mockery, and carry the posture of reverence. We saw how God responds to their obedience with vindication, justice, and divine defence.

Now, Isaiah 66 pivots.

From trembling to birthing. 
Mockery to miracle.
Exclusion to expansion.

“Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such things?
 Who has ever seen things like this?
Can a country be born in a day, or a nation be brought forth in a moment?
Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children.  Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?” says the Lord.
“Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?” says your God. “Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her,  all you who mourn over her. For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing abundance.” 

Isaiah 66:7-11.

Verse 7 opens with a prophetic shock:

“Before she goes into labour, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son.”
— Isaiah 66:7

This is not normal.
This is supernatural.

It is the picture of Zion birthing destiny without delay.
It is the sound of God accelerating His promises.

It is the moment when what was mocked becomes what is multiplied.

The Marketplace Implication

It is the moment when:

The trembling ones become the birthing ones

The rejected ones become the resourceful ones

The mocked ones become the multiplied ones

The faithful ones become the fruitful ones

God is saying:

“I do not bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery.”

— Isaiah 66:9

This is a rebuke to delay, fear, and spiritual abortion.

God finishes what He starts.

He delivers what He conceives.

He multiplies what He anoints.

Isaiah 66:7–11 is not just poetic — it is prophetic.

It is the sound of sudden glory.

It is the season of supernatural delivery.

Let’s step into it.

The Trembling Ones, the Mocking Crowd & the Sound of Divine Justice

 

Isaiah 66:5–6 with the Passion of Christ

There are moments in Scripture where Heaven pulls back the veil and reveals what God sees, what God hears, and what God is about to do. Isaiah 66:5–6 is one of those moments. It is a message to a specific kind of believer; the one who trembles at God’s Word.

Not a casual believer.
Not a cultural believer.
Not the religious performer.
But the one whose heart bows when God speaks.

And to these trembling ones, God says:

“Hear the word of the Lord…”
— Isaiah 66:5

Because what He is about to say is both sobering and deeply comforting.

Mocked for Reverence — The Pain of Standing for Truth

Isaiah continues:

“Your own people who hate you,
and exclude you because of My name…”
— Isaiah 66:5

This is not persecution from strangers.
This is rejection from familiar faces.

It is the sting of:

• being misunderstood
• being excluded
• being mocked
• being labelled “too spiritual,” “too serious,” or “too obedient”

And then comes the sarcasm:

“Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy!”
— Isaiah 66:5

This is not encouragement.
It is ridicule.

It is the same spirit that mocked Jesus.

The Mocking of Jesus — The Ultimate Identification

Every Gospel records the mockery of Christ:

• Matthew 27: They strip Him, robe Him, crown Him with thorns, kneel in false worship, spit on Him, and strike Him.
• Mark 15: A whole battalion gathers to ridicule Him.
• Luke 22–23: He is blindfolded, beaten, taunted, insulted, and mocked by Herod’s soldiers.
• John 19: He is flogged, robed in purple, crowned with thorns, slapped, and mocked repeatedly.

This was not random cruelty.
It was prophetic fulfilment.

• Psalm 22:7–8: “All who see me mock me…”
• Isaiah 53:3: “Despised and rejected by men…”
• Genesis 3:18: The thorns of the curse placed on His head

Jesus was mocked because He was the true King.
He was ridiculed because He was the true Messiah.
He was rejected because He was the true Word made flesh.

And Isaiah 66 tells us:

Those who tremble at His Word will experience the same pattern.

Ruth — The Trembling One Who Was Vindicated

Ruth was:

• a foreigner
• a widow
• an outsider
• a woman with no status

She was likely mocked by the reapers.
She was overlooked by society.
She was excluded by culture.

But she trembled at God’s ways.
She aligned with His field.
She stayed close to His presence.

And like Christ, and like the trembling ones in Isaiah 66, she was vindicated.

Boaz covered her.
God honoured her.
Her lineage birthed the Messiah.

 The Sound of Justice — Heaven’s Response to Mockery

Isaiah continues:

“Hear that uproar from the city, hear that noise from the temple!
It is the sound of the Lord repaying His enemies…”
— Isaiah 66:6

This is not chaos.
This is justice.

This is the sound of:

• God defending the humble
• God vindicating the contrite
• God answering the trembling ones
• God silencing the mockers
• God restoring the rejected

The trembling ones may be mocked, but they will never be abandoned.

The trembling ones may be excluded, but they will never be forgotten.

The trembling ones may be ridiculed, but they will be vindicated by God Himself.

Marketplace Application — Being a Voice That Draws People to Christ

In the marketplace, this passage becomes intensely practical.

You may be mocked for:

• refusing corruption
• honouring Scripture
• praying before decisions
• choosing integrity over convenience
• refusing to gossip
• standing for righteousness

You may be excluded for:

• not joining unethical practices
• not laughing at crude jokes
• not compromising your values

But your trembling becomes your testimony.
Your reverence becomes your influence.
Your obedience becomes your voice.

You don’t draw people to Christ by blending in.
You draw them by standing out.

You become:

• the calm in chaos
• the truth in confusion
• the integrity in corruption
• the light in darkness
• the voice that carries Heaven’s sound

And Heaven promises:
Your vindication will speak louder than their mockery.

DECLARATION: I Will Stand Even When Mocked!

Speak this aloud:

“Lord, I choose to tremble at Your Word.
I choose obedience even when mocked.
I choose truth even when excluded.
I choose reverence even when misunderstood.
As Christ was mocked, I will not be surprised when I am mocked.
But as Christ was vindicated, I will be vindicated.
Let the sound of Your justice be heard in my life.
Make me a voice that draws people toward Christ.”

The Mockery of the Trembling Ones / Case Study

A call to Holiness

Holy, Holy, Holy are You,

O LORD God Almighty,

Who was and is and is to come

(Revelation 4:8).

We bow our hearts before You, Father,

For You are not common,

You are not familiar,

You are not casual.

You are unique.

You are set apart, exalted above the heavens,

And Your glory is above all the earth

(Psalm 113:4).

When we consider Your holiness,

We realize that no human strength can stand before You,

No flesh can glory in Your presence

(1 Corinthians 1:29).

Even the heavens are not pure in Your sight

(Job 15:15),

And yet You invite us to draw near.

Lord, like Isaiah, we say that when earthly supports fall—

When kings die,

When systems fail,

You reveal Yourself more clearly.

In the year King Uzziah died,

Isaiah saw You seated on the throne,

High and lifted up,

Unmoved, unchanged, eternal.

Your train filled the temple,

Leaving no space for human glory.

The seraphim cried to one another,

“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts;

The whole earth is full of His glory.”

At the sound of their voices, the doorposts shook,

And the house was filled with smoke

(Isaiah 6:1–4).

Lord, let that vision be restored to Your Church.

Shake us again with the reality of who You are.

Deliver us from a powerless familiarity with holy things.

Restore the fear of the LORD,

For the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom

(Proverbs 9:10).

And as Your holiness is revealed,

We confess as Isaiah confessed:

“Woe is me, for I am undone.”

Not because You are cruel,

But because You are pure.

Your light exposes what darkness hides.

Your holiness reveals what pride denies.

We acknowledge, Lord, that even those You call,

Even those You anoint,

Even those You send—

Stand in constant need of Your cleansing grace.

Isaiah was a prophet, yet he cried,

“I am a man of unclean lips.”

Peter was a fisherman, yet he fell at Your knees and said,

“Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.”

So today, Father, we do not justify ourselves.

We humble ourselves under Your mighty hand

(1 Peter 5:6).

Search us, O God, and know our hearts;

Try us and know our thoughts;

See if there is any wicked way in us,

And lead us in the way everlasting

(Psalm 139:23–24).

Touch us with the coal from Your altar.

Let Your cleanse our consciences from dead works

To serve the living God

(Hebrews 9:14).

Create in us clean hearts, O God,

And renew steadfast spirits within us

(Psalm 51:10).

Lord Jesus,

You stepped into Peter’s ordinary boat—

A place of labour, frustration, and fatigue.

You did not ask for perfection.

You asked for access.

And when Peter gave his boat,

You turned it into a pulpit for the kingdom.

Lord, teach us that our vessels—

Though ordinary, limited or not to the standards of men.

Let them become powerful when we surrender all to You.

We place our boats at Your disposal.

Use what we have,

Where we are,

Just as we are.

And when You speak, Lord,

Give us ears to hear and hearts to obey.

Even when Your instruction stretches our logic.

Even when experience tells us the nets will be empty.

Even when obedience requires faith beyond comfort.

For You are the Lord of the deep.

The deep places of provision.

The deep places of transformation.

As deep calls to deep,

As we obey, let the nets break with abundance.

Let testimonies overflow.

Let provision confirm Your Word.

Not so that we exalt ourselves,

But so that we fall again at Your feet in awe.

Lord, let Your holiness rest upon us so tangibly

That people are convicted simply by being near us.

As it was in the early Church,

When great fear came upon all,

And many signs and wonders were done

(Acts 5:11–12).

Let our lives preach louder than our sermons.

Let our purity speak louder than our arguments.

Let Your glory shine through us,

So that men see our good works

And glorify our Father in heaven

(Matthew 5:16).

We ask that Your holiness would reshape homes,

Heal marriages,

Restore children,

Correct injustice,

And dismantle corruption.

Let societies be transformed—not by force,

But by the revelation of Your glory.

For when You arise, Lord,

Your enemies are scattered

(Psalm 68:1).

When Your glory fills the temple,

Dagon must fall

(1 Samuel 5:3).

We declare that we are willing vessels.

We are obedient servants.

We are carriers of holy fire.

Here we are, Lord—send us.

Until the earth is filled with Your glory.

Until every knee bows.

Until every tongue confesses

That Jesus Christ is Lord,

To the glory of God, the Father

(Philippians 2:10–11).

We worship You.

We reverence You.

We yield to You.

In the holy, glorious, and eternal name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Why we call Him Jesus

by Ps Gerda Strydom. 

There is much debating at the moment concerning the use of the name of Jesus.  Below are some reasons why I call Him JESUS.

Names change but Jesus never changes

Yeshua is the Hebrew name for the Lord. It means “The Lord is Salvation.”  When translating Yeshua from Hebrew into English, it becomes “Joshua.”  When translating Yeshua from Hebrew to Greek, it becomes Iēsous. The English spelling for Iēsous is “Jesus.”  

Matthew 1:21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” 

KJV – Jesus: GREEK: NT:2424: Iesous (ee-ay-sooce’); of Hebrew origin [OT:3091]; Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites: (Biblesoft’s New Exhaustive Strong’s Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

Joshua and Jesus are the same name. One is translated from Hebrew into English, the other from Greek into English.   The name “Isaiah” is also the same as Yeshua in Hebrew and it also means “The Lord is Salvation.”  

Whichever language we use, His nature does not change.   HE IS THE SAME, regardless of the LANGUAGE, SPELLING, OR PRONUNCIATION used. 

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 

This scripture does not refer to His name but rather His nature.  

Acts 4:10 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

A literal name cannot give you salvation; this would mean that if there is anyone else with the same name they would also be Saviour.  The Name of Jesus speaks of His divine nature attributes.

God understands every language and every tongue

The Bible doesn’t give pre-eminence to one language (or translation) over another. We are not commanded to call upon the name of the Lord in Hebrew only. 

Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’ 

God knows who calls upon his name, whether they do so in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or Hebrew. He is still the same Lord and Saviour.

Galatians 3:26-29 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. 

Christ does not have a Jewish identity

Messianic Jews tend to refer to Messiah as Yeshua.  In calling Him Yeshua we are restoring to Him His Jewish identity. Yeshua was and is the name He was called when He walked on this Earth.   His Jewish identity was never magnified in the New Testament.  He rather opposed the Jewish practices such as working on the Sabbath Day.   We should not worship Him in his earthly identity but rather in His Divinity.  He is Christ (The anointed One and His anointing) There are many people on the earth whose names are Yeshua, Joshua, Jesus etc.  But they are not Christ.  

True Believers are Jews inwardly – regardless of their language or nationality.  This is a matter of the heart and not a matter of language.

Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God. 

Jesus did not come to give us a JEWISH IDENTITY, but rather a HEAVENLY IDENTITY.

Philippians 3:17 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 

Galatians 3:26-29 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. 

Hebrews 12:22-23 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, 23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect, 

The General Assembly and church consists of ALL NATIONS, TONGUES AND LANGUAGES.

Revelation 7:9-10 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 

John the Baptist rebuked the Jews who thought that they were better.

Matthew 3:7-9 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?  8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, 9 and do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. 

The name of a person usually communicates the INWARD NATURE of the person, and not the OUTWARD NATURE.

Other names of Jesus

We cannot possibly restrict Christ to a Hebrew Name.  There are many other Names for Jesus in scripture:

COUNSELLOR / WONDERFUL / MIGHTY GOD / EVERLASTING FATHER / PRINCE OF PEACE:

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

ADAM: 

1 Corinthians 15:45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

ALPHA & OMEGA / ALMIGHTY: 

Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

AMEN:

Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

CHIEF SHEPHERD: 

1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

THE CHRIST OF GOD:

Luke 9:20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

DELIVERER: 

Romans 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

IMMANUEL: 

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

JEHOVAH: 

Isaiah 26:4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

LORD OF OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

MESSIAH: 

Daniel 9:25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

SAVIOUR: 

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

SHILOH: 

Genesis 49:10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

SON OF THE BLESSED

Mark 14:61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

SON OF DAVID: 

Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

SON OF THE HIGHEST: 

Luke 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS:

Malachi 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

WORD OF GOD: 

Revelation 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

YESHUA IS NOT ONLY RELEVANT TO JESUS

The names for the Lord in the Old Testament are relevant to the entire Godhead  – They are relevant to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Yeshua is not isolated to Jesus.  There are other names which are also relevant to Jesus, thus we can use any of these names for our Lord.

ELOHIM: The plural form of EL, meaning “strong one.”(Isa. 54:5; Jer. 32:27; Gen. 1:1; Isa. 45:18; Deut. 5:23; 8:15; Ps. 68:7)  Elohim refers to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Jesus is also creator.

Colossians 1:15-17 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. NKJV

EL SHADDAI: “God Almighty.” Gen. 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; Ex. 6:1; Ps. 91:1-2.  Jesus is also Almighty.  Jesus is also Almighty.

Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

EL ELYON: “The Most High God.” Stresses God’s strength, sovereignty, and supremacy (Gen. 14:19; Ps. 9:2; Dan. 7:18, 22, 25).  Jesus is also Most High.

Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,  10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. NKJV

EL OLAM: “The Everlasting God.” Emphasizes God’s unchangeableness and is connected with His inexhaustibleness (Gen. 16:13).  Jesus is also everlasting.

Hebrews 7:25 He ever liveth to make intercession for us.

Yahweh Jireh (Yireh): “The Lord will provide.” Stresses God’s provision for His people (Gen. 22:14). Jesus is also Provider.

John 16:24 Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. NKJV

Yahweh Nissi:“The Lord is my Banner.” Stresses that God is our rallying point and our means of victory; the one who fights for His people (Ex. 17:15).  Jesus is also our Banner.

Isaiah 11:10 And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.” NKJV

Yahweh Shalom:“The Lord is Peace.” Points to the Lord as the means of our peace and rest (Jud. 6:24).  Jesus is also our Peace.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 

Yahweh Maccaddeshcem: “The Lord your Sanctifier.” Portrays the Lord as our means of sanctification or as the one who sets believers apart for His purposes (Ex. 31:13). Jesus is also our Sanctifier.

Hebrews 13:12 Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. 

Eph 5:26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,

Yahweh Ro’i: “The Lord my Shepherd.” Portrays the Lord as the Shepherd who cares for His people as a shepherd cares for the sheep of his pasture (Ps. 23:1).  Jesus is also the Good Shepherd.

John 10:11-14 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 

Yahweh Tsidkenu: “The Lord our Righteousness.” Portrays the Lord as the means of our righteousness (Jer. 23:6). Jesus is also our Righteousness

2 Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 

Theos: Greek word translated “God.” Primary name for God used in the New Testament. Its use teaches: (1) He is the only true God (Matt. 23:9; Rom. 3:30); (2) He is unique (1 Tim. 1:17; John 17:3; Rev. 15:4; 16:7); (3) He is transcendent (Acts 17:24; Heb. 3:4; Rev. 10:6); (4) He is the Savior (John 3:16; 1 Tim. 1:1; 2:3; 4:10). This name is used of Christ as God in John 1:1, 18; 20:28; 1 John 5:20; Tit. 2:13; Rom. 9:5; Heb. 1:8; 2 Pet. 1:1.

Kurios: Greek word translated “Lord.” Stresses authority and supremacy. While it can mean sir (John 4:11), owner (Luke 19:33), master (Col. 3:22), or even refer to idols (1 Cor. 8:5) or husbands (1 Pet. 3:6), it is used mostly as the equivalent of Yahweh of the Old Testament. It too is used of Jesus Christ meaning (1) Rabbi or Sir (Matt. 8:6); (2) God or Deity (John 20:28; Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9; Phil. 2:11).

Despotes: Greek word translated “Master.” Carries the idea of ownership while kurios stressed supreme authority (Luke 2:29; Acts 4:24; Rev. 6:10; 2 Pet. 2:1; Jude 4).

Divine Strategy: Seeing What Heaven Sees

 

Genesis 30:37–43 reveals Jacob’s use of three rods — poplar, almond, and chestnut — as a prophetic act rooted in divine revelation. This wasn’t agricultural luck; it was a strategy birthed from a dream (Genesis 31:10–12). Jacob aligned his actions with heaven’s blueprint.

Genesis 31:10-13

“And it happened, at the time when the flocks conceived, that I lifted my eyes and saw in a dream, and behold, the rams which leaped upon the flocks were streaked, speckled, and gray-spotted. ¹¹ Then the Angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, ‘Jacob.’ And I said, ‘Here I am.’ ¹² And He said, ‘Lift your eyes now and see, all the rams which leap on the flocks are streaked, speckled, and gray-spotted; for I have seen all that Laban is doing to you. ¹³ I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and where you made a vow to Me. Now arise, get out of this land, and return to the land of your family.’ ”

As I read and ponder this scripture, I notice that Jacob’s dream was given to him when he was awake. He was not at sleep when he received this divine input. So his relationship with God was such that he spoke to God, and God spoke to him.

I think the fact that he says it is a dream, is because it felt so unnatural maybe he thought he was dreaming it all up.

There are times that God speaks to us as a friend speaks to you, but we don’t recognize it for what it is or even doubt that God would speak to us at all. After all, Jacob was deceived a few times by Laban. He deceived his brother and father. His point of reference then was based on an assumption; that God would deceive him as well. He knew his own faults, but God knew his heart. 

This conversation felt like a dream; unreal, almost mystic. But God used this to His favour and Jacob's advancement. This means Jacob could not take the glory for himself. That God would receive all the glory in this. And the outcome of this conversation led to economical breakthrough in his life and the final breakthrough that Laban had over him and his wives.

I first want to draw our attention to this scripture:

“And it happened, when the flocks conceived, that I lifted my eyes and saw in a dream, and behold, the rams which leaped upon the flocks were streaked, speckled, and gray-spotted.

Again, we see the principle of three working here: streaked, speckled, and gray-spotted.

Jacob used an unusual method involving peeled tree branches to influence the breeding of Laban’s flocks. Laban tried to cheat Jacob by assigning him only the recessive-patterned animals—streaked, speckled, and spotted. Despite this, Jacob’s flocks flourished.

The Key points that we can take from this are:

• Jacob’s success is attributed to divine intervention, not science.
• The method of using rods with white strips lacks scientific basis and may have been a superstitious practice.
• Jacob practiced selective breeding, choosing stronger animals for himself.
• Ultimately, Jacob credits God for his prosperity, stating that God manipulated the genetics of the flocks to fulfil His promise.
• This event is seen as part of Jacob’s spiritual journey, leading to his transformation at Peniel.

This scripture emphasizes that God's involvement defied natural laws to bless Jacob, reinforcing divine faithfulness and providence.

Likewise, we have God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, that is one, working as one but each with their own unique characteristics. The Trinity is interwoven into every part of our lives. Separating the strong from the weak. Penetrating our hearts to align with the living word. God uses the unnatural to change the surrounding atmosphere. To bring us into the truth and lead us on a journey of steadfastness and breakthrough.

Without these three components in our lives, we cannot have the breakthrough we seek. Our relationship with the Trinity must be pure, Christ centred and holy.

But what does it mean for us in the marketplace?

Marketplace Application: Before launching a business, campaign, or partnership, seek God’s strategy. Don’t rely solely on trends or logic — lean into prophetic insight. Invite God into your planning, even for small decisions. Divine alignment brings multiplication.

Prophetic insight comes through the Word. The Rhema Word. The doctrine. If you don’t know the word, you will assume a lot of wrong things. Make sure that the scriptures speak directly within the situation. Jacob’s dream was specifically orchestrated to give him breakthrough through the livestock. The livestock became a vehicle of God’s power and sovereignty.

Don’t run to the nearest prophet or dial a prophet. Turn to God’s Word. God will speak to you directly. Invite God into your planning.

As I am writing this article, I am struggling with a property deal that keeps on running into another snag. Since my return to the property world, this would be my very first sale. Yet, something that should have been very straightforward and quick has become dragged out. This has caused me to look deeper into Jacob’s life, his actions, and reactions to his immediate environment. The three rods played a vital part in his breakthrough. As I digest and investigate this, I know with much faith and hope that it would also become my breakthrough.

As with me, Jacob struggled with a few things: His relationship with Laban was not good, and the herdsmen were fighting about the livestock.

His wives, Laban’s daughters, stayed mostly in the background, but here they came together and supported Jacob. They knew that their father had sold them and squandered their inheritance. They too, were deceived by their own father. They were ready to move.

Genesis 31:14-16

Then Rachel and Leah answered and said to him, “Is there still any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house? ¹⁵ Are we not considered strangers by him? For he has sold us, and also completely consumed our money. ¹⁶ For all these riches which God has taken from our father are really ours and our children’s; now then, whatever God has said to you, do it.”

God was with this family every step of the way.

We must be sure that our motives stay true to the Word. That our plans align with God’s plans. Divine alignment brings breakthrough. And that there is unity within your team or household.

Take time to study the word in your situation. For me, I must understand and have clarity from these scriptures for my economical breakthrough. As I share this, more things are revealed, but I know that this deal, once the lid has been removed, would bring great victory. Victory into the Kingdom. This victory would be God’s.

As a vessel, I must remain pure, holy and totally Christ-focused.

That is my breakthrough. And that would be your breakthrough within your planning.  

Grace and peace to you. 

The Rule of Three: A Divine Blueprint for Marketplace Breakthrough

 

For the last couple of weeks I have been drawn to this particular scripture, reading and meditating on it. And the revelation surrounding it just astonish me continually. Therefore, I will attempt to write articles about this as time permits.

So, let’s begin with the very first one. The rule of three.

In a world of hustle and noise, clarity is a gift. And clarity comes in threes.

The Rule of Three isn’t just a writing principle or a marketing trick — it’s a prophetic pattern woven into Scripture, strategy, and the very nature of God. In Genesis 30, Jacob uses three types of rods — poplar, almond, and chestnut — in a seemingly strange act of livestock management. But behind that act was divine revelation. And the result? A generational shift in wealth, influence, and legacy.

Let’s unpack this pattern and explore how it applies to your business, your ministry, and your leadership.

Key Scripture is Genesis 30: 37 - 43.

³⁷ Now Jacob took for himself rods of green poplar and of the almond and chestnut trees, peeled white strips in them, and exposed the white which was in the rods. ³⁸ And the rods which he had peeled, he set before the flocks in the gutters, in the watering troughs where the flocks came to drink, so that they should conceive when they came to drink. ³⁹ So the flocks conceived before the rods, and the flocks brought forth streaked, speckled, and spotted. ⁴⁰ Then Jacob separated the lambs, and made the flocks face toward the streaked and all the brown in the flock of Laban; but he put his own flocks by themselves and did not put them with Laban’s flock.

⁴¹ And it came to pass, whenever the stronger livestock conceived, that Jacob placed the rods before the eyes of the livestock in the gutters, that they might conceive among the rods. ⁴² But when the flocks were feeble, he did not put them in; so the feebler were Laban’s and the stronger Jacob’s. ⁴³ Thus the man became exceedingly prosperous, and had large flocks, female and male servants, and camels and donkeys.

Principle one: Divine Strategy: Revelation Before Execution

Jacob didn’t act on impulse. Genesis 31 reveals that God gave him a vision — a strategy from heaven. In today’s marketplace, we’re bombarded with trends, templates, and tactics. But divine strategy cuts through the noise.

Before you launch a campaign, pivot your brand, or invest in a new platform, ask:

“What is heaven’s blueprint for this?”

Spirit-led strategy isn’t just spiritual — it’s wildly practical. It saves time, resources, and emotional bandwidth. It aligns your efforts with eternal impact.

Principle Two: Intentional Stewardship: Feed What Multiplies

Jacob placed the rods only before the strong animals. He didn’t waste effort on what wouldn’t reproduce. That’s stewardship with precision.

In business, this means auditing where your energy goes. Are you investing in platforms, partnerships, and projects that multiply — or just maintain?

For example, choosing high-impact platforms like LinkedIn or Google Business (instead of chasing vanity metrics) is a form of strategic stewardship. It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing what matters.

Ask yourself:

“Am I feeding strength or maintaining survival?”

Principle Three: Relational Flow: Partnering with the Triune God

The Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit models perfect unity and function. In marketplace ministry, we’re not called to operate in silos. We’re invited into relational flow.

The Father–Son wineskin speaks to legacy, authority, and inheritance. The Spirit empowers, reveals, and activates. When we build relationally—not transactionally—we create ecosystems of trust, creativity, and favour.

Invite the fullness of God into your leadership:

• The wisdom of the Father
• The redemption of the Son
• The empowerment of the Spirit

This isn’t just theology — it’s strategy.

Final Charge: Align, Steward, Flow

The Rule of Three is more than a pattern — it’s a rhythm.

When you align with heaven, steward with intention, and partner with the Trinity, breakthrough becomes inevitable.

So, whether you’re writing a property listing, launching a new offer, or mentoring your team — let the Rule of Three guide you. It’s simple, powerful, and deeply prophetic.

Do continue to study this same scripture and see what the Lord reveals to you. Envision it. Implement it. And enjoy economical breakthrough as it begins to unfold.

In the comments, write down what the Lord has shown you. Or if you have questions, lets connect by leaving it in the comments or send me an email to lynelleclark@outlook.com  

Marketplace wisdom principles: The Principles of Three

The triquetra (derived from a Latin term meaning "three-cornered") is an ancient symbol consisting of three interwoven arcs. In the Christian faith, it represents the Trinity, illustrating the concept of three distinct yet equal persons who are also considered indivisibly united as one.

In the Bible covenants are a very important element of our faith and hope, because God is one of the parties to the covenant. Biblical covenants have three parts:

·         a statement about God’s saving act (what God brings to the agreement);

·         a statement about what God expects from humanity in response.

·         and a sign or symbol as a reminder of the covenant.

The Symbolism of Three in the Bible

The number 3 is often associated with completeness and perfection in the Bible. This symbolism is evident in various biblical stories and parables, such as:

• The three wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus
• The three days that Jesus spent in the tomb before his resurrection
• The three temptations of Jesus in the wilderness

These examples demonstrate the significance of the number 3 in biblical literature, representing completeness and perfection in God's plan.

The Trinity

The doctrine of the Trinity stands as a foundational principle in Christian theology, articulating the belief in one God existing as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This theological concept is substantiated by numerous biblical references, including the following:

• Matthew 28:19 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
• 2 Corinthians 13:14 - "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all"

The significance of the Trinity in Christian theology cannot be overstated, representing the unity and diversity of God's nature.

Threefold Patterns in the Bible

Threefold patterns are a frequently employed literary device within biblical literature, symbolising notions of completeness and perfection. Notable examples of such patterns in the Bible include:

• The three denials of Peter
• The three temptations of Jesus
• The threefold repetition of "holy" in Isaiah 6:3

These patterns serve to reinforce the significance of the number 3 in biblical interpretation, representing completeness and perfection in God's plan.

The number 3 holds significant symbolism in the Bible, representing completeness and perfection in God's plan. This symbolism is evident in various contexts, including the doctrine of the Trinity and threefold patterns in biblical literature. As Christians, we can draw strength and comfort from the power of three in our interpretation of the Bible and our understanding of God's nature.

Is there symbolism in the Hebrew meanings of the green poplar, almond and chestnut rods that Jacob peeled? Gen 30:37

Other examples

• The nation had to travel three days away from Egypt to bring sacrifices to God. Ex 5:3
• Noah had three sons Genisis 6:10
• The males must appear three times a year in the temple Deut 16:16
• Genesis 40: The cup bearer and baker’s dream
• Moses was hidden for three months Ex 2:2
• Three cities of refuge Deut 19:1
• Three characters were prominent in 1 Samuel: the prophet Samuel, Saul and the first Kind of Israel, David

Summary and Closing

In summary, the number three is a recurring symbol of completeness and divine order throughout the Bible. From the Trinity to the three days’ journey from Egypt, the three sons of Noah, the triannual temple appearances, and the three central figures in Israel’s early monarchy, this pattern reinforces the idea of wholeness in God’s design. Even in seemingly minor details, such as the three types of sticks Jacob used, the motif of three points to a deeper spiritual significance. Reflecting on these examples, we are reminded of the strength, comfort, and meaning that biblical patterns offer to believers seeking to understand God’s nature and purpose.