It Happens in Three Days

What can happen in three days?

There is a popular saying that goes, “it always happens in threes.” Another saying goes, “the third time’s a charm.” Interestingly, there were several events in the Bible that occurred in three days.

In the Old Testament, both the butler and the baker had a dream of what would happen to them in three days. With God’s help, Joseph told them that the chief butler would get his job back, but the chief baker would be hanged. Three days later, it happened as Joseph said (Genesis 40). Also, Jonah was sent to Nineveh to proclaim God’s word. When he disobeyed, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish. Yes, he was in the belly of the great fish three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17; Matthew 12:40).

In the New Testament, Saul of Tarsus was blinded three days as he was on his way to Damascus (Acts 9:11). Ananias then preached to him. When Jesus was 12 years old, He went to Jerusalem for the Passover. Upon His return, His parents could not find Him. Three days later He was found with the teachers of the law in the temple (Luke 2:41-49).

The most significant event that ever occurred in human history also took place in three days. That is Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Jesus promised to “destroy this temple, and in three days” He would raise it up. He spoke of the temple of His body (John 2:19-21). He taught His disciples that He would suffer, be rejected, be killed, and yet rise again the third day (Mark 8:31). He did exactly as He said; He rose third day (Luke 24:6-7)!

He rose in three days to conquer sin and death and bring salvation to man, reconciling man and God. What will you do in the next three days? Will you accept His offer of salvation and change your life?

Salvation:  Hear - Believe - Repent - Confess - Be Baptized - Live Faithfully