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.