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.

A Covenantal Relationship with your Spiritual Father

Ever since I became aware of the deeper things of God in the Bible, I had a longing to be part of the Kingdom. To truly belong and serve within the Kingdom purposes. But it always availed me.

Often times it was because of my own doing, but there was always a silly reason why I was rejected within a group. I call it silly reasons because, looking back at many of my experiences, I was in the company of immature people. Not that I was very mature myself, but what I read in the Bible simply didn’t happen in the body. They had the look of devoted Christians that loved the Word but when you came closer, you realize how fake they were and that the word was watered down to suit their lifestyle. I was disqualified because of the way I talked, raised my children, or whatever reason they could think of and was kept at a distance. There was no nearness of proximity. There were no grace carries to whom I could connect with.

When I became aware of spiritual fathering, I pursued it but again was thwarted because of pressures of life. I was disillusioned, my confidence shattered, and my faith non-excitant.

Once I returned to the folds of the ABC family, I knew that the emphasis would be on me to walk the straight and narrow. To abide in Christ. When we receive a second chance, you tend to appreciate everything more. You realize it is not about the me-company but the us-company. I knew that the demand to follow Christ accurately would be greater. Not because I felt like it would be a law as the world sees it but because God expects it. And because I want to please the Heavenly Father. I want to be part of the Kingdom and His righteousness. Therefore, I must do my part.

I had to change many things, but the Holy Spirit was gracious and helped me through it. Jesus became the hedge breaker that simply propelled me to follow Him.

When you make a turn in the pigsty, you appreciate things more. You appreciate the nearness of proximity more. Within this nearness, there is another dimension birthed. To delight yourself in the Lord. After years of avoiding the throne room, I can come into the place of Holiness. At first it was a hesitant step, but as my relationship with God and my spiritual father healed, the easier it became. Appreciating God in all His facets, even in the hard things. Everything becomes a delight. I will confess, it is still something that I must work at certain days.  It doesn’t come easy to me, but I must make a conscious effort to really press in and stay nearby. I must cooperate with God, the Holy Spirit, and work out my salvation. And how do I do it? By talking to my spiritual father. By staying connected.

It is up to me to speak to her. It will not help to go to a brother in Christ and talk. No, I must go directly to the resource. I call her my resource because God is my Source.

In the story of the prodigal son, I picture the father, looking out his window, sometimes standing at the gate as he waited for his son’s return. He didn’t go out and look for him. He waited and when he saw his son he set out the table for a feast. But the son must return to the nearness position. To the table where the feast is waiting. Only then can you delight yourself in the Lord. And when the accusers come, aka, your brother, you stay nearby. Because your father will defend you. I have seen this firsthand over the last three years. You don’t have to defend yourself. It is a place of comfort and peace. It is a place where your own nakedness is covered.

Cooperation is the next level of your benediction. It shows that you are not alone. The closer you come the easier it becomes to work together. And as you work together, you are healed of all the fears and blind spots in your life. It is a place of blessings.

Is that not what Gerda has taught us the last couple of weeks?

Therefore, I want to encourage you to come near. To feast at the table that was prepared for you, by your spiritual father. To humble yourself and become part of the us-company. To stand in the covenant that you entered the day you connected with your spiritual father. And if you have a grievance, speak to your spiritual father. The person who was appointed to you. Don’t allow your countenance to become sour or bitter. Apply more honey to your diet. Allow God’s light to remove every dark spot so that you can be formed as a Son.

I want to end with Ps 91: 1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

Who represents that shadow? Your spiritual father. May that nearness position propel you into the next level. A deeper level where you learn how to swim in clear water instead of splashing around in mud.

Grace and peace to you.

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Living a Separate Life unto God in the Apostolic Prophetic Season

 

By Lynelle Clark – From Desolation to Abundance

In this Apostolic Prophetic season, the Spirit of the Lord is calling His people to live a life of separation—not isolation, but consecration. A holy dedicated life to God, the Finisher of our faith. It is a divine invitation to align fully with the heart, mind, and will of God, walking in step with His purposes on the earth. This is not merely a lifestyle choice; it is a spiritual mandate for those who desire to be vessels of His glory in these last days. A spiritual mandate that must be activated into practical righteousness in our daily life.

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What Does It Mean to Live a “Separate Life unto God”?

To live a separate life unto God means to live distinctly, wholly devoted, and intentionally set apart for His use. It echoes the call of Romans 12:1–2:

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

But I have said to you, “You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples. Leviticus 20:24

“Then the children of Israel who had returned from the captivity ate together with all who had separated themselves from the filth of the nations of the land in order to seek the LORD God of Israel.” Ezra 6:21

​Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Romans 1:1

This separation is not about self-righteousness or superiority—it’s about availability. God is looking for those who will step out of the crowd and into the cloud of His presence. In this season, He is raising up a remnant that is willing to walk away from comfort, compromise, and carnality to carry the mantle of His purpose.

Characteristics of a Life Set Apart in This Season

1. Intimacy Over Activity

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”  Psalm 91:1

Many are busy doing things for God, but few are abiding with Him. In this season, intimacy is the foundation. The Lord is looking for lovers before labourers—those who seek His face before they seek His hand.

2. Prophetic Sensitivity

“Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7

Living separately means tuning out the noise of the world to discern the whisper of the Spirit. God is speaking with clarity and urgency. A separated life positions you to hear and declare what He is saying, acting not on impulse, but by revelation.

3. Apostolic Alignment

“God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers…” 1 Corinthians 12:28

This season calls for order and structure—apostolic alignment with God’s blueprint. A separated life submits to Kingdom governance, honours divine authority, and walks in the disciplines necessary for Kingdom advancement.

4. Holiness as a Lifestyle

“But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” 1 Peter 1:15

“For before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.” Galatians 2:12

Separation includes a return to holiness. Not legalism, but a sincere reverence for God. It’s the daily choice to say no to sin and yes to the Spirit. Holiness is not outdated; it is the hallmark of those who will walk in power.

5. Kingdom Purpose Over Personal Ambition

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

¹⁵ But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, ¹⁶ to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, ¹⁷ nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. Galatians 1:15-17

To live a separated life is to trade our own agenda for God’s. It means embracing Kingdom assignments—even when they are inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly. In this season, God is deploying those who are willing to say, “Here I am, send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)

Why Now?

We are in a divine kairos moment. The Apostolic Prophetic season is marked by accelerated change, spiritual warfare, and unprecedented opportunity for impact. God is shaking the foundations of systems—both in the Church and in the world—to reveal what is truly of Him.

In times like these, lukewarm living is no longer sufficient. The Spirit is separating the wheat from the chaff, the committed from the casual. A separated life is a surrendered life—one that God can trust to carry His Word, His authority, and His glory.

 

Final Thoughts

Living a separate life unto God in this season is not about perfection; it’s about pursuit. It’s the daily yielding of our hearts, the quiet yes in the secret place, and the bold obedience in public spaces.

^“19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, ²⁰ having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, ²¹ in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, ²² in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:19-22

Now more than ever, God is calling His people to rise—not just in gifting or platform, but in consecration. If you feel the tug of the Holy Spirit drawing you into deeper surrender, don’t resist it. Lean in. You are being set apart for something greater.

“Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6:17.

Pursuing purpose, passion, and prophetic alignment—

one life, one assignment at a time.