“You are the God who sees me.” — Genesis 16:13
Hagar’s story reminds us of something profound: God doesn’t just watch us from a distance — He sees us. He perceives our fear, our isolation, our unspoken exhaustion. He notices the tears we hide and the burdens we carry silently.
When Hagar fled into the wilderness, feeling forgotten and discarded, God met her there. He called her by name. He gave her hope. And she declared, “You are the God who sees me.”
Advent is God’s ultimate declaration that He sees His people. He doesn’t overlook the hurting or the hidden. He moves toward them. He comes near.
Today, rest in this: God sees you fully, knows you completely, and moves toward you compassionately. You are not invisible to Him. You are not forgotten. You are deeply known and deeply loved.
As Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote:
“God does not overlook anyone. He knows the name of every person and sees the depths of every heart.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Reflection Question: Where in your life do you feel unseen — and how might Advent invite you to believe that God sees you there?
Prayer: Lord, thank You that You see me — fully and tenderly. Help me rest in Your attentive love today. Amen.
When God Came Near 