How can we apply "three days" of preparation in our daily lives? Setting the Scene “Go through the camp and command the people: ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to inherit.’ ” (Joshua 1:11) Understanding the “Three Days” Theme – Exodus 19:10-11: Israel washed and consecrated themselves for three days before meeting God at Sinai. – Esther 4:15-16: The Jews fasted three days before Esther approached the king. – Hosea 6:2: “After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.” – Luke 24:6-7: Jesus rose on the third day, completing the greatest preparation—our redemption. Across Scripture, three days often mark a short, focused season in which God readies His people for decisive action or revelation. Principles We Can Practice Today • Intentional pause: Step back from routine to listen for God’s direction. • Spiritual cleansing: Confess sin and receive fresh forgiveness (1 John 1:9). • Practical ordering: Gather what will be needed for the task ahead, as Israel packed provisions. • Expectant faith: Believe that God will act when the time is complete (Psalm 27:14). A Simple Three-Day Framework Day 1 – Look Up • Read a Gospel passage on Christ’s resurrection (e.g., Luke 24). • Praise God for past deliverance. • Ask the Spirit to reveal any hindrance to obedience. Day 2 – Look In • Fast from a meal or distraction (Matthew 6:16-18). • Journal prayers of confession and surrender. • Identify concrete steps toward the assignment God is highlighting. Day 3 – Look Forward • Pray Joshua 1:9 aloud. • Finalize your plan: schedule, resources, accountability. • Move out in faith the same day—send the email, make the call, start the study, serve the neighbor. Living It Out Beyond Three Days – Repeat the rhythm whenever facing a new season—job change, ministry launch, family decision. – Use weekly: Friday to Sunday can become a recurring cycle of preparation and action. – Remember the pattern points to Christ; every “third day” victory comes through Him (John 2:19). |
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