This week I'm revisiting the life of Hagar (Genesis 16). She is
one of my favorite women in Scripture, yet one of the most overlooked persons
of faith. For her, life became more than she could bear; it was a weight too
heavy to carry. She felt alone and abandoned, but in her time of despair, God
spoke to her personally and let her know she was not forgotten. The moment she
realized that God saw her, her outlook drastically changed. Hope filled her
heart, renewing her desire to press on.
From her story I’m reminded of the tender love, mercy, and
grace, and ever-watchful eye of our Father above. From His throne room in
Heaven He sees our hearts break. He notices our hardships and the trails we
face. Our tears prompt Him to action, and He catches everyone. He tenderly
calls our name and says, “I’m right here. When you
feel all alone, just open your eyes and you’ll see Me close beside you.” Only
when we recognize that God is with us, do we experience His healing, hope, and
peace. The real difference in our lives comes when we see
that He sees us.
Genesis 16:13, “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.'”
Psalm 34:18, "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
