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God sees me

Genesis 16:13&14
"13 And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after Him that seeth me?
14 Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered."

"Thou God seest me!"
Hagar was a slave. She was made a surrogate by her mistress. She was abused. She ran away. She at times felt unseen and most recently felt like hiding. But now she is FOUND by GOD. SEEN by GOD!

The Angel of the LORD, the pre-incarnate Jesus, promised her that her descendents will "NOT be NUMBERED for multitude." This bloodline that comes through Hagar goes on to become original tribes of the Arab people! They are very nomadic in character and fiercly independent. Hagar's son will be named ISHMAEL, as God directed. 

We need to be reminded that we are seen by God. Sarah thought she was forgotten. Hagar was abused and put upon. Abraham was caught in between. Very few of us will put ourselves in this tight of a spot. But, we can find ourselves in a predicament. We might feel invisible to others. But, GOD SEES YOU and will help you. God will find you wherever you run. God understands you. God loves you and values you. God counts the hairs on your head. GOD knit you in your mother's womb. God keeps His eye on you.
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