January 7 – Bible reading for today from the One Year Bible:
Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” – Genesis 16:13
In today’s scripture reading, we find Hagar who probably felt like she was invisible to the Lord. She found herself in a mess, treated unfairly, thrown into the middle of something she didn’t ask for. Have you ever felt like God must not see you? That for some reason He is not seeing your hurt or difficulty? If so, you are not alone. Hagar felt like God did not see her, but the truth is God saw her, knew what was going on, and knew what she didn’t know – she was pregnant with a son.
The truth is God sees you, too. He is aware of what you are going through. He knows what you don’t know—the dream you are pregnant with. And he knows what’s in store for your future. You see today… He sees your tomorrow. Be encouraged, my friend, God sees you! What happens when you begin to know God as the One who sees you?
You know that when you pray to your Father in private, He rewards you openly!
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you (Matthew 6:6)! Speaking of fasting, Jesus said, “And your Father who sees everything will reward you” (Matthew 6:18).
You know that God sees and knows exactly what you need.
Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him (Matthew 6:8).
You know you walk in divine protection with God as your shield.
It doesn’t matter what injustice is thrown at you. God is watching and He is a shield to those whose hearts are true and right (Psalm 7:9-10).
I pray for you, my friend, that you, too, will know God as the One who sees you, the Father who looks at you with affection and determination in His eyes.
Happy Fasting,
Pastor Kevin
