the God who sees! So, this foreign woman, abused and mistreated, amid her pain and struggle, is met by the God who sees! He knows her struggle, pain, and frustration, and He answered it with hope and the promise of a future. Fast forward a few thousand years, and we meet another woman whom God sees. Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary was met by God through the agency of His special servant, the angel Gabriel. Gabriel calls Mary “you who are highly favored” and unpacks for her that she is the one who will bring forth the Messiah. No doubt an overwhelming and life-altering assignment, not unlike what Hagar was tasked with as well. A fascinating thing we see here is how detailed scripture tells us of the narrow focus of God on Mary. God sent Gabriel to Nazareth, in Galilee, to a virgin, pledged to be married to Joseph, whose name was Mary. In both cases, God knew the circumstances of these women’s lives. He knew their very names, and He spoke directly to them! He knew them, He saw them, and He cared for them. So, what’s going on in your life right now? Are you in a hard season or are you in a season of blessing? Do you know that God sees you too?
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