When an architect begins a drawing, they have a clear vision of the final product—whether it’s a building, a house, or even a playhouse and this vision is unique to the architect alone. To an ordinary outsider, the blueprints may appear confusing or even nonsensical, filled with measurements, entry and exit points, and a coded language. Yet, when the project is complete, everything makes sense and the hard work and intricate designs are revealed as a stunning masterpiece.
Similarly, not only does God have a blueprint for each one of us as individuals, He also has a blueprint for when the world started and when it will end. I know your wondering where is this blueprint? It’s the Bible. Comprising of 66 books which are divided into two sections—the Old Testament and the New Testament and it tells one cohesive story of love, grace, and mercy. All these books in the Bible are interconnected, forming a unified story that culminates in the book of Revelation, where God reveals to us how the end of all humanity will be.
Psalms 104:5 reminds us why Our Heavenly Father, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, is the The Grand Architect when it states, “You placed the world on its foundation so it would never be moved.” This verse confirms to us exactly who made the earth and it demystifies how there was no big bang like we have been made to believe! But then again it also makes you wonder, why would this amazing God decide to create human beings even though He knew that the same humans would still fall into sin? It’s spelled in four simple words L.O.V.E – His Great LOVE.
However, let’s also be real while God created us because of His Great Love, the truth of the matter is, His plans for mankind have often been criticised and misunderstood by many who don’t believe in His existence. They question why He chose the Israelites as the nation through which the Savior would come, instead of looking at His aspect of Loving us despite our many shortcomings. God is Sovereign and this means that He is The Supreme Ruler of all beings. A Supreme ruler knows all that it entails about His creations – He also knows the end from the beginning, He knows the hearts of all men and this means that none of us can hide our true intentions or thoughts from Him. That said, this is why He chose, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—patriarchs whose faith set them apart in their time. The nation of Israel was not chosen because they were superior but because of God’s divine purpose to bless all humanity through them.
One might wonder then, where do the rest of us—the Gentiles—fit into God’s plan? From the very beginning, God included Gentiles in His divine design. Deuteronomy 32:43 says, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people…” While God first established the lineage for the Messiah, His plan always included bringing salvation to all nations. From the Old Testament we see glimpses of how God extended His love to people who were not Israelites, and even within the Messiah’s genealogy in Matthew 1, we see God’s inclusive love. For example, Ruth, a Moabite woman, became the great-grandmother of King David and is part of Jesus’ lineage. God doesn’t need perfect people—He perfects those He calls. Rahab is also another example, the Bible clearly tells us that she was a prostitute, but when she hid the spies that were sent by Joshua, her life and that of her family was spared. Rahab, is mentioned in the Hebrews hallmark of people who had believed and had faith in God. Hebrews 11:31 “By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.”
Another common question that people ask is this: if God is loving, why does He allow suffering? The answer lies in humanity’s free will. Sin entered the world through disobedience, bringing with it pain, toil, and death. God did not cause evil; rather, human choices lead to the consequences of sin. God gave us the freedom to choose our paths. While this free will allows for great love and goodness, it also permits evil when people reject God’s ways. Yet, even in a broken world, God offers hope. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Yes, the Bible, God’s blueprint, shows us the path to eternal life through Jesus Christ and this is by accepting Him as our Lord and Savior. When we accept Christ, we restore our broken relationship with God and secure our place in His eternal kingdom. This answers the adage question that people ask, ‘what then is the ultimate purpose of life?’ They ask this because unfortunately some people believe that there’s no life after death, but Jesus teaches otherwise. In John 14:2-3, He promises, “I am going to prepare a place for you… When everything is ready, I will come and get you so that you will always be with me where I am.” God’s ultimate plan for man has always being to have a relationship with him, one that was broken at the garden of Eden. But even after mankind sinned, Gods love went beyond man’s disobedience and created a way out for us. We deserved to die, but He took our place so that we can have a chance to live and worship Him.
In our world today, some people want to see tangible benefits before choosing to believe in God, but faith doesn’t work that way. Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Faith means trusting God, even when we don’t see the full picture. We don’t follow God for His gifts but for who He is—a loving Father who desires a relationship with us. Therefore, we ought to always have Faith over fear.
The Bible is our Guide which God has provided answers to life’s biggest questions. Yet many neglect to read it for themselves, relying instead on others’ interpretations. This opens the door to misunderstanding or even deception. Jeremiah 29:13 says: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” By reading the Bible, we discover God’s principles, which are consistent and trustworthy. He doesn’t change His Word, and we can rely on His promises at all times. Therefore, set time aside everyday to read God’s Word and develop a Bible reading culture. This will equip us as believers and build our faith.
Finally, God is the architect of our lives, therefore trust Him. He sees the end from the beginning and weaves every detail for His glory. Even when we don’t understand His plans, we can trust that He is working for our good. Though pruning may be painful, it’s necessary for our growth. One day, everything will make sense. One day, we’ll look back and see how every trial shaped us for His glory. And one day, we will stand before our Savior, and hear His words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” and experience the joy of being in His presence forever. Until that day, trust Him.
God bless you!
Cynthia Gitonga Blog 