Have you ever tried to pull apart a braided rope? It’s tough, isn’t it? One string by itself can snap pretty easily. Two strings might hold for a while but add a third string and you’ve got something that can handle some serious pressure. That’s exactly what Ecclesiastes 4:12 says:
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
This verse isn’t just about relationships and community—it also gives us a picture of the unshakable strength of God Himself.
Enter the three-strand cord of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, God in three Persons. God is one, but He exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is what we call the Trinity. Think of it like a three-strand cord—each strand is unique, yet together they form one strong cord that cannot be broken.
The Father – The Source
The Father is the Creator and Sustainer of everything. He spoke the world into existence and holds all things together. “Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live” (1 Corinthians 8:6). He is the beginning of all life and the one who calls us His children.
The Son – The Way
Jesus, the Son, is our Savior. He came down to earth, lived a sinless life, and died so that we could be reconciled to the Father. He Himself said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). He is the Bridge, the second strand, that connects us back to God when sin tried to separate us. Hallelujah!
The Holy Spirit – The Helper
The Holy Spirit is God living in us. He is our Comforter, our Guide, and our Teacher. Jesus told His disciples, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26). The Spirit strengthens us, convicts us when we stray, and empowers us to live in victory.
It matters that we know this to be true so we can apply it to our lives. The Trinity isn’t just a deep theological concept—it’s practical for our daily lives.
When you feel alone, remember the Father calls you His beloved child.
When guilt and shame try to overwhelm you, remember the Son has already paid your debt.
When confusion and fear creep in, remember the Holy Spirit whispers guidance and truth.
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are never in competition. They are always in complete unity. And if they are working together for us and we know They are, then we are held by a Cord that cannot and will not be broken.
Imagine your faith like a rope. If it’s made up of only your own strength, it will break quickly. But if your faith is anchored in the Father’s love, the Son’s sacrifice, and the Spirit’s power, then you are tied into something unshakable.
Jesus Himself prayed in John 17:21: “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” That unity is the secret to strength.
So next time you feel weak, think of the three-strand cord. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are holding you together, and no matter what comes against you, that Cord cannot be broken. You can wholeheartedly believe and have faith in this Three-Strand Cord.
Until next time! Share this with someone today and remember a blessed soul is A Well-Fed Soul.
Cynthia
www.AWellFedSoul.com