A THREE STRAND CHORD – ASPIRE TO LEAD A QUIET LIFE

at October 15, 2025

For the past few days, we have been meditating on 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. Let us continue to do so, and see, what else can we learn from these verses, for our lives.
– “11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

From the above two verses, we have seen three things, that we are called to do. The list of these three things is clear and unambiguous. Each of these three things are simply and easy to do, if our attitude is right, and our hearts are willing to walk the righteous path that our LORD had laid out for us, His disciples.
1- ASPIRE TO LEAD A QUIET LIFE
2- TO MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
3- TO WORK WITH YOUR OWN HANDS

– All three of them are intentional in nature and purpose.
– All three of them are clearly visible, for the whole world to see, IN US.
– All three of them have to be desired and implemented by our active participation – they do not happen automatically.
– Lastly, each of these three have to be pursued and practiced all the days of our lives. They are not some one time thing to do.

Just as a three cord strand is not easily broken, so also we as Christians, if we do, the three things, we are called to, will stand strong, and be stable in our Christian walk.
– “12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12
So also, when we, 1- “ASPIRE TO LEAD A QUIET LIFE” 2- “TO MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS” and 3- “WORK WITH OUR OWN HANDS” we will have, not only a fruitful life, but also, a peaceful and satisfying one. The fruit of what happens, when we do these three things, is listed in the second part of the passage from 1 Thessalonians 4:12. When we do three things, we will gain two things, as seen in the principle of, sowing and reaping.

As the children of God, we are expected to adhere to DO what the LORD had tasked us with. May we always trust Him, and obey Him. Let us be this minded, and leave the rest to the LORD. He will take care of us, and all our interests. Even so, the LORD help us.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

…a cord of three strands…illustrates the increased strength and resilience found in unity. The imagery of a threefold cord suggests a completeness and stability that surpasses a single or even a double strand. In biblical symbolism, the number three often represents completeness or divine perfection, as seen in the Trinity.

– – Berean Study Bible Notes