Do you see "Me" - Really?

<p>This message - about one of the important characteristics of the Lord - The God, who sees... amazing!</p> <p>When Hagar had run away to a desert place far from those she felt hurt and betrayed by, we see God surround her in so much grace and care.</p> <p>He didn’t leave her alone in her troubles. Nor will He leave us to fend for ourselves through difficult times.</p> <p>“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." <a href='https://www.biblestudytools.com/genesis/16-13.html'>Genesis 16:13</a></p> <p>____________</p> <p>El Roi means “The God Who Sees” – I love the kindness and care that this name holds as it points to God’s character.</p> <ul><li>He is one who chases after us, who follows us with goodness.</li> <li>He is the one who sees us when we feel lonely, all on our own, or when we just need the reminder that God is close.</li> </ul> <p>God reminding us - we are somebody…</p> <ul><li>Couple of weeks ago – we saw how Giddeon’s tribe was the least and that Giddeon was the last one in his family – but still he was visible to God.</li> <li>David was the last son, but the prophet waited for him to come home.</li> <li>Daniel was a slave picked up from Israel, but God saw him and made him in important position in Babylon.</li> <li>Joseph was thrown in a pit, sold as a slave, but because God saw him, he was lifted to a place of honor in Egypt.</li> <li>The list goes on and on...</li> </ul> <p>The name El Roi says to us that God is watching over all, that He sees the affairs of people, and knows when we feel lost and unloved.</p> <p> </p>