Devotion:
Read Genesis 16:7-14.
The Bible uses many names describing the character of God. The Hebrew name describing the God who sees is “El Roi.” We find it only one time in the Bible, in the story of Hagar- Sarai’s servant. God had promised Abraham he would have descendants that would be as great as the stars in the sky. After many years of waiting for a child with his wife Sarai, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Sarai offered her Egyptian servant Hagar to Abram to begin their family. After Hagar became pregnant, Sarai despised her and cruelly mistreated her. In distress, Hagar fled to the desert. An angel of the Lord appeared and told her, “The Lord has heard of your misery.” She gave the name Él Roi meaning “You are the God who sees me” to the Lord who spoke to her. Hagar learned an important lesson that day as she rested at the desert spring. God was watching over her and had plans to bless her. When she was feeling the most dejected and invisible, El Roi came to her. Have you ever felt abandoned or overlooked? Hurt or betrayed? God knows your struggles and sees you in your pain. Find hope and comfort in the name “El Roi” today.
Personal Worship Option:
When God found Hagar, he called her by name. He saw her distress and he knew her name. Thank God today that he knows your name, he sees you, and he acts on your behalf. Thank him for seeing you when you have lost your way and join him as he leads you through the pain.
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