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She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her:
“You are the God who sees me,” for she said,
“I have now seen the One who sees me.
Genesis 16:13 (NIV)
Hagar was a servant of Sarah and Abraham. Sarah was barren and wanted to bear Abraham a son.
Sarah took things in her own hands and gave Hagar to Abraham. When Hagar realized she as with child, she acted haughty toward Sarah.
Sarah asked Abraham what she could do about Hagar’s attitude. Abraham told her to do what she must. In other words, he passed the back back to Sarah.
Hagar eventually got tired of the rough treatment and fled into the desert. It was there that an angel of God appeared and spoke to her. The angel told her that she would have a son and he would be great among his people.
Hagar’s response speaks to many of us today.”You are the God who sees me!”
Yes, we have a God, the Lord Almighty, who sees each of His children as we go through our days. In today’s world people either forget that or choose to ignore it.
Father God:
Please remind us that You see all we do and hear all we say. Guide us in the way You want us to live as we live for you. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen.
We worship a God who sees us and knows us through and through. Blessings, Cecelia!
ReplyDeleteMartha Jane: It is comforting to know that He does and still cares for me. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
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