2 Chronicles 11: The Power of Three Years

"‘Thus says the Lord: “You shall not go up nor fight against your brothers; return, every man to his house, for this thing is from Me.”’ And they listened to and obeyed the words of the Lord and turned back from going against Jeroboam... So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam the son of Solomon for three years; for they walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years.”‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭11‬:‭4‬, ‭17‬ AMP‬‬

I’m the type who wants to understand everything. When I read Scripture, I can fall straight into research mode — comparing translations, digging into timelines, and wondering why one king

did this and another did that. I’ve even caught myself deep in commentary rabbit holes before realizing I never actually asked the Holy Spirit what He wanted to show me that day.

So lately, I’ve been praying first — asking, “Lord, highlight what You want me to see, not just what I want to study.”

Today, what stood out wasn’t the division of the kingdom or the politics of Rehoboam and Jeroboam. It was those three years.

They walked in the way of David and Solomon for three years.

At first, I thought, “That’s not very long.” The more I meditated on It, the more I sensed the Lord showing me that the number three in Scripture carries significance — it represents completion, confirmation, and divine purpose.

For Judah, those three years were a complete season of faithfulness. It was a time when their obedience was established and proven. 

In my own life, Im curious, "Am I In one of those 'three-year seasons?'" A stretch of time where God is establishing things — refining rhythms, reordering priorities, strengthening what He’s called me to build. It’s not about how long it lasts, but about what’s being confirmed and completed in me before He moves me into the next. Okay cool. Now what? I just moved. Landon and Syrus are out of the home. Colton is a senior and Skyler will be driving in a week. What the heck.

Maybe the question isn’t “Why three years?” Maybe it’s “What is God establishing in me during this season that will last beyond it?” Regardless I sense this as a reminder to not rush through the season Im in. Lord what are You trying to confirm in me right now — maybe this Is the beginning of “three years” of strengthening what’s been entrusted to me.