THE GOD WHO SEES
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
TEXT: Genesis 16:7–13
KEY VERSE: “And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me…”— Genesis 16:13
Hagar’s story begins in a place of deep pain, rejection, and invisibility. She was a servant—marginalized, mistreated, and driven away. Overwhelmed by circumstances she could not control, she fled into the wilderness, believing she was alone and unseen. To Hagar, it felt as though no one noticed her suffering and no one cared about her future.
Yet it was in that lonely wilderness that God met her. At the very moment she felt forgotten, God intervened. The angel of the Lord found her, called her by name, and spoke directly into her situation. This encounter reveals a powerful truth: God sees those whom others overlook. He did not dismiss Hagar’s pain or treat her as insignificant. Instead, He acknowledged her suffering and spoke hope into her life.
Hagar’s response to this encounter is deeply meaningful. She called God El Roi—“the God who sees.” This was more than emotional comfort; it was a revelation. Hagar discovered that God’s attention is personal, intimate, and purposeful. Even in rejection, God saw her. Even in confusion, God had a plan.
This truth speaks clearly to us today. Many people feel unseen—ignored by family, dismissed by society, or crushed by difficult circumstances. Like Hagar, they find themselves in wilderness seasons filled with fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. In such moments, it is easy to believe that God is silent or distant. But Hagar’s story teaches us otherwise. God hears every cry, sees every tear, and understands every burden carried in secret.
The contrast between human perspective and divine perspective is clear in Hagar’s life. People saw a slave girl with no status and no future. God saw a woman with dignity, value, and purpose. What appears insignificant to the world is never insignificant to God. Often, the wilderness—though painful—is the place where God reveals Himself most clearly, reassures our hearts, and begins new chapters in our lives.
Faith in the God who sees changes everything. It turns despair into hope, invisibility into assurance, and isolation into intimacy with God. When we truly believe that God sees us, we stop defining ourselves by rejection or neglect. Instead, we begin to live with confidence in God’s care, purpose, and promise.
SEARCHLIGHT: When life pushes you into the wilderness, remember this truth: God sees you, hears you, and has not forgotten you.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for seeing me in every season. Strengthen my heart to trust Your care and walk faithfully, even when I feel unseen. Amen.
BIBLE READING: Numbers 16-18; | 1 Corinthians 1
PASTOR MICHAEL OMOLE
PASTOR MICHAEL OMOLE
