Jehovah El Roi
THAT I MAY KNOW HIM SERIES
EL Roi – Jehovah Who Sees Me
Word of the Week
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’” That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi; it is still there, between Kadesh and Bered. Genesis 16 13-14.
So Hagar’s story is one story you could gasp and say “Madam Sarah, what were you thinking?” Sarah volunteered her husband to reproduce with her Egyptian maidservant Hagar. Abraham did not object! While it is a jaw dropping issue, notice that in the desert the moment was for Hagar and Hagar alone in the Presence of God. This was her time with God. Despite the case, God chose to visit with her. This is not to defend her actions but she runs away because she has not behaved well and her mistress mistreated her as a result. In the midst of a desert, in the midst of her problems and issues, and deep in the heat, all alone, plenty of questions, not sure of her tomorrow, the LORD sees her! He sees her in the midst of her circumstances and ministers to her. Her response was one more of a “light bulb” moment… a sudden peace and a sudden relief. When you have had an encounter with God, you know Him by His Name! She called Him “God who sees me.” He is a God who sees you despite the circumstances.
Now, David calls Him, My Shepherd. He is also consumed with the knowledge of God’s perfect knowledge of man. Ps 139 “Oh LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; you understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O LORD, You know it altogether. You have hedged me behind and before, and laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it. Where can I run from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your Presence? If I ascend into heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold you are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there you hand will lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. This is a Creator, Our Shepherd, and Our God who sees it all. He is EL Roi (EL-RAW-HEE) – Hebrew translation. Your God who sees you! Even when you feel overshadowed, crowded and you run away from His call, from His Presence…. He still sees you. Whether in the desert or the belly of a fish, He still sees you because HE LOVES YOU.
Prayer
Father you are my strength and shield in whom I trust. Thank you for the renewed strength in you.! Thank you for the Holy Spirit that helps me to overcome obstacles. Thank you that you are praying for me Jesus. Your mercies endure forever. Amen.
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