Wow this truly ministered to my soul Every word you shared felt like a divine echo of truths that many of us know but sometimes forget in the noise of life The foundation you laid that our identity is found only in the One who created us is everything As Psalm 139:16 says Your eyes saw my unformed body all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be That means our purpose isn’t something we invent it’s something we discover in God’s presence Your honesty about loss grief and the wilderness seasons deeply resonated with me Those sacred places of brokenness often become altars of revelation It reminded me of Hosea 2:14 Therefore I am now going to allure her I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her God meets us in the wilderness not to punish us but to whisper who we really are When you said Righteousness is the road home I had to pause That’s powerful It’s a needed reminder that righteousness isn’t about rigid performance it’s about relational alignment Like you said posture not performance Isaiah 30:21 comes to mind Whether you turn to the right or to the left your ears will hear a voice behind you saying This is the way walk in it That’s the righteous path following His voice not our own impulses I also appreciate how you reframed spiritual disciplines not as checklists but as connectors That’s everything It aligns with John 14:23 where Jesus said Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching My Father will love them and we will come to them and make our home with them What a promise that obedience invites His presence And your words on Kingdom relationships hit home So often we trade intimacy for industry we hustle in His name but forget to sit at His feet Like Mary did in Luke 10:42 choosing what is better Your reminder that we become what we behold echoes 2 Corinthians 3:18 so well Transformation doesn’t come from striving it comes from seeing Him Lastly the tiein between nourishment for the soul and nourishment for the body was beautiful Yes even in the kitchen His Spirit is there It’s a holy space Ecclesiastes 3:13 reminds us That each of them may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all their toil this is the gift of God .Thank you for pouring this out It is not just teaching it is a lifeline for those of us who are rebuilding from the inside out May the Lord continue to strengthen you refill you and multiply the impact of your words I am walking away encouraged refocused and reminded that sanctification truly is a daily gracefilled pursuit
Blessings to you and your HomeFirst family
Let us keep pressing into the righteousness that leads to rest as it says in Hebrews 4:9-11
Dear sister, please keep us in your prayers My name is Raju Sambattula, and I am a preacher serving in India. The work here is challenging, but by God’s grace, we are pressing forward in faith. We are reaching souls in some of the darkest places, bringing the light of Christ to those who have never heard the Gospel Your message deeply encouraged me, and I truly believe that when we unite in prayer and purpose, the Kingdom of God advances with power. Please pray for strength, protection, and provision not just for me, but for the congregation, our children, and those we serve daily We are trusting God for revival in our land, and I know He is able. May He continue to use you mightily and bless all that your hands find to do in His name With love and gratitude in Christ,
May the Lord strengthen you with might in your inner being as Paul prayed. I know it is not easy, and there are territorial issues but I trust that the Holy Spirit will empower you to do the great work needed in your land. Bless you. Thank you for sharing!
I love your words, the authority to heal comes from living in the secret place🔥 Vine life flows as we abide in Him, with unclutched hands 🙌🏾 and believe without limits. On earth as it is in heaven. His perfect will unhindered and He intends to see it executed through us by the power of the Spirit🙏🏾🌸
Thank you , Ragna for your comment! Of course, he is so much more. He is also called “builder”, but for context, we are spiritual houses. Houses are built by architects. Therefore he is the Master Architect in this context.
“you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
1 Peter 2:5 BSB
He is also the “Potter”, and we are “clay”… I hope this helps you to understand that this language isn't limiting, it is descriptive, describing my views.
Houses are envisioned and planned and then designed by architects.
But God gives them life.
I am not trying to belittle or limit the building logic. I am saying that God aka The Spirit of Christ is what makes the house possible in the LIVING world.
Thank you for your question and your insight You are absolutely right God is far greater than what any title can fully capture.When I referred to Him as the Master Architect, I meant it as a way of honoring the incredible design, order, and beauty of His creation.But truly, He is so much more than a designer He is the Giver of Life.Genesis 2:7 says “Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being That moment wasn't just architecture it was divine impartation.Life itself flows from Him.John 1:3-4 reminds us Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind Colossians 1:16-17 adds even more depth For by Him all things were created things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things have been created through Him and for Him.He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together You are right to call Him The Lifegiver because every breath we take, every heartbeat, and every spark of creation points back to Him.Whether we call Him Architect, Creator, Father, or Spirit He is holy, sovereign, and worthy of all praise.Thank you again for this reminder.It helps us all think more deeply about who God truly is.With love in Christ,
Wow this truly ministered to my soul Every word you shared felt like a divine echo of truths that many of us know but sometimes forget in the noise of life The foundation you laid that our identity is found only in the One who created us is everything As Psalm 139:16 says Your eyes saw my unformed body all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be That means our purpose isn’t something we invent it’s something we discover in God’s presence Your honesty about loss grief and the wilderness seasons deeply resonated with me Those sacred places of brokenness often become altars of revelation It reminded me of Hosea 2:14 Therefore I am now going to allure her I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her God meets us in the wilderness not to punish us but to whisper who we really are When you said Righteousness is the road home I had to pause That’s powerful It’s a needed reminder that righteousness isn’t about rigid performance it’s about relational alignment Like you said posture not performance Isaiah 30:21 comes to mind Whether you turn to the right or to the left your ears will hear a voice behind you saying This is the way walk in it That’s the righteous path following His voice not our own impulses I also appreciate how you reframed spiritual disciplines not as checklists but as connectors That’s everything It aligns with John 14:23 where Jesus said Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching My Father will love them and we will come to them and make our home with them What a promise that obedience invites His presence And your words on Kingdom relationships hit home So often we trade intimacy for industry we hustle in His name but forget to sit at His feet Like Mary did in Luke 10:42 choosing what is better Your reminder that we become what we behold echoes 2 Corinthians 3:18 so well Transformation doesn’t come from striving it comes from seeing Him Lastly the tiein between nourishment for the soul and nourishment for the body was beautiful Yes even in the kitchen His Spirit is there It’s a holy space Ecclesiastes 3:13 reminds us That each of them may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all their toil this is the gift of God .Thank you for pouring this out It is not just teaching it is a lifeline for those of us who are rebuilding from the inside out May the Lord continue to strengthen you refill you and multiply the impact of your words I am walking away encouraged refocused and reminded that sanctification truly is a daily gracefilled pursuit
Blessings to you and your HomeFirst family
Let us keep pressing into the righteousness that leads to rest as it says in Hebrews 4:9-11
Dear sister, please keep us in your prayers My name is Raju Sambattula, and I am a preacher serving in India. The work here is challenging, but by God’s grace, we are pressing forward in faith. We are reaching souls in some of the darkest places, bringing the light of Christ to those who have never heard the Gospel Your message deeply encouraged me, and I truly believe that when we unite in prayer and purpose, the Kingdom of God advances with power. Please pray for strength, protection, and provision not just for me, but for the congregation, our children, and those we serve daily We are trusting God for revival in our land, and I know He is able. May He continue to use you mightily and bless all that your hands find to do in His name With love and gratitude in Christ,
Raju Sambattula
Indian Preacher & Servant of the Gospel
Praying for you Dear Brother!
May the Lord strengthen you with might in your inner being as Paul prayed. I know it is not easy, and there are territorial issues but I trust that the Holy Spirit will empower you to do the great work needed in your land. Bless you. Thank you for sharing!
Amen sister
I love your words, the authority to heal comes from living in the secret place🔥 Vine life flows as we abide in Him, with unclutched hands 🙌🏾 and believe without limits. On earth as it is in heaven. His perfect will unhindered and He intends to see it executed through us by the power of the Spirit🙏🏾🌸
So much—yes👏🏾
One question: Why are you calling God a "Master Architect"?
To me He is The Supreme Spirit and not some architect.
You mean He CONSTRUCTED the Universe of which our globe is a part?
I find He did much more than that. He blew LIFE into matter.
He is more than an architect, much, much more. He is The Lifegiver.
Thank you , Ragna for your comment! Of course, he is so much more. He is also called “builder”, but for context, we are spiritual houses. Houses are built by architects. Therefore he is the Master Architect in this context.
“you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
1 Peter 2:5 BSB
He is also the “Potter”, and we are “clay”… I hope this helps you to understand that this language isn't limiting, it is descriptive, describing my views.
Bless you!
*Houses are designed by architects.
Exactly my point.
Houses are envisioned and planned and then designed by architects.
But God gives them life.
I am not trying to belittle or limit the building logic. I am saying that God aka The Spirit of Christ is what makes the house possible in the LIVING world.
Okay. God bless!
Thank you for your question and your insight You are absolutely right God is far greater than what any title can fully capture.When I referred to Him as the Master Architect, I meant it as a way of honoring the incredible design, order, and beauty of His creation.But truly, He is so much more than a designer He is the Giver of Life.Genesis 2:7 says “Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being That moment wasn't just architecture it was divine impartation.Life itself flows from Him.John 1:3-4 reminds us Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind Colossians 1:16-17 adds even more depth For by Him all things were created things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things have been created through Him and for Him.He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together You are right to call Him The Lifegiver because every breath we take, every heartbeat, and every spark of creation points back to Him.Whether we call Him Architect, Creator, Father, or Spirit He is holy, sovereign, and worthy of all praise.Thank you again for this reminder.It helps us all think more deeply about who God truly is.With love in Christ,