Just a note from my personal readings lately for encouragement:
Genesis 21:19:
Then God opened her eyes [Hagar]and she saw a well of water; and she went and
filled the skin with water and gave the lad a drink.
Impression: In
Genesis 16:13: Then she [Hagar] called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, “You
are a God who sees”; for she said, “Have I even remained alive here after
seeing Him?” The first time Hagar was in trouble, the Lord came to her and SAW
her. This time, the Lord was with her and opened her eyes. Is that not the way
God works with us? First He sees us and makes Himself known, then He allows us
to see His provision.
Application:
God sees my need. He knows before I ask (Matthew 6). The question is, in my need will I call out to Him or try to take care of the problem myself? My need
for and dependence on Him is a function of prayer. When I
call, He not only sees, but eventually He will open my eyes to His provision. In this way, He is glorified and honored, praised and exalted for meeting my need. He is the God who sees. He is the God who provides. Am I willing to submit myself to His care?
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