In Genesis 16 we find the story of Hagar—definitely one who was a victim of circumstance. Hagar was Abraham and Sarah's slave. She was brought from Egypt. She was a stranger in the land. Being a slave she had no rights. She was required to do as told.
So when Sarah, her mistress, told Abraham to take Hagar and see if she would bear a son. First of all, Sarah's faith was waning. She didn't believe God was able to keep His promise to give them a son. (Does this ring a bell? Do we lose patience with God, and then take things in our own hand?) Hagar did conceive, then despised her mistress. Sarah obviously wasn't pleased either with the situation. Life went from bad to worse. Until the day came, that Hagar ran away.
God met her in the desert. His question was "where have you come from?" Hagar answered Him honestly that she had run from her mistress. God didn't tell her to keep running, but told her to return where she came from. What? Really God? Back into the same situation!! But God also gave her the promise that the son she carries will also become a great nation.
Hagar named that encounter with God "He is the God who sees" I love the phrase after that which Hagar asked—Have also seen Him who sees me?
No matter what situation you are in, God sees you. Are you able to see Him through the "cloud of desperation?Are you able to call your situation He is the God who sees? God is there. His arm is not too short to reach to you. Are you able to see Him?
Since January 2010, my life has taken a total turn. Sometimes I hardly recognized it as being my life. The adjustments have been enormous. But every step of the way, I know, that I know He is the God who sees.
I trust you know too!
God bless you
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