She answered God by name, praying to the God who spoke to her, "You're the God who sees me!
Hagar, Sarah's handmaid, was being treated unkindly by Sarah, so she fled into the wilderness. As Hagar stood beside a spring in that desolate and lonely place, the Angel of the Lord visited her. He assured her that God Himself was aware of her situation. Hagar responded, "You're the God who sees me". She found great comfort in knowing that the Lord God saw her and knew about her distress. In her darkest hour, God saw her need and heard her affliction. He knew right where she was, and He knew what she had been through. He came to her, comforted her, gave her direction for survival, and spoke to her His promise of blessing [Genesis 16].
Your Loving Father sees you. He is intimately and intricately aware of your life and all that is going on around you. Be encouraged by this "revelation" of God to Hagar and remember that in your most painful trial you too may have your most intimate and personal encounter with your Loving Father. Be encouraged that you do not have to do things in isolation, but you can call on Him who already knows where you are. He does not only see you, He is aware of everything that concerns you - past, present or future. And because He sees it all, He knows how best to fix things. He is the God who sees you with a heart full of love.
Prayer: My Loving Father, knowing that You see clearly and completely every moment of my life gives me peace. May I always be able to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus, my El Roi, who is the Author and Perfecter of my faith. In Jesus Name, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - May 16 2010 - 1 Chronicles 13-15 (OT), Romans 3-4(NT).
Suggested Prayer Point for yourself – Thank God for His power that is available to you. Pray that you will be able to tap into it and use it maximally for the things He has called you to do.
Pray For Someone Today - Pray for those who are in need of courage to face a situation or make a decision. Pray that they will be strengthened by the Spirit of God.
God's Love and Mine...
