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.”         Genesis 16:13 NIV

Hagar is suffering. She has been rejected, abused and hated. She is all alone and on the run. Her heart is broken, and she does not know what to do. In her pain, she encounters the Lord Who sees. No person sees it all! All around us today, there are people who suffer. They have pain and heartache that they keep well hidden from those around them. Take heart! People around us may not see nor understand, but there is a God in Heaven, the God and Father of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, who knows all about the path we walk. He knows where we are today, and He knows what is around the next bend in the road. Since He knows, He helps us as no other! He knows our pain, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have One who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin.” (Hebrews 4:15). He cares about us as Peter reminds, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7). He gives us peace in our valley, Philippians 4:6-7. He works in our situation to bring about the best conclusion. Paul reminds us from his own journey, “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Corinthians 4:17). He knows how to bring joy out of our dark night, Psalm 30:5. Do not give up! He knows!

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, thank You for seeing our suffering and being our comfort.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, thank You for seeing our suffering when others do not. Thank You that in those times, You are our comfort for You care for us intimately. AMEN

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

Jeremiah 1:4-10

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