El Roi

God sees it all! 

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)

Hagar thought she was abandoned with her son Ishmael. Abram (Abraham) did not obey God and wait for Sarai (Sarah) to become pregnant. Sarai offered her servant girl Hagar to him and she became pregnant. Then Sarah became angry and bitter! However, our merciful God took care of Hagar and promised to bless her. (Genesis 16:9-12) He saw and experienced her pain. (El Roi)

God then reminds Abraham of His covenant blessing with him and his wife Sarah yet would bless Ishmael (Hagar) also. (Genesis 17:19-22) 

God sees all we are going through. He knows our struggles. He wants our obedience however . . . especially when it seems so hard. That is when the biggest blessings flow! In our darkest places, God's Light and Love shine the brightest!