The Least of 3’s

Three is a magical number. Not only were there three magi, but there are three musketeers, three witnesses are often required, and there are three in the Godhead or Trinity. Good things often come in threes. The number is popular in refrains, proverbs, and from fairytales to Hollywood blockbusters. The rule of three principle suggests that things that come in threes are inherently more humorous, satisfying, and effective than any other number of things. There is something powerful in that combination. The three young people in this story…Solomon, Esther and Misha… have been deemed less than exceptional by the world’s standards. Together they bring to life not only the power of the trio but the value of their individual gifts, ones that are not always honored in the world today. When a mysterious man named Elias lets each of them see themselves in an ancient mirror, they realize they possess more than can be seen through the eyes of those around them. The main message in this story is that who we inherently are and what we eventually become are more important than what we do to get there…we don’t have to be famous, or brilliant, or stand out in a crowd in an extraordinary way to make a difference in the lives of those around us.