The Christian's Journey - 7

Introduction: Do we spend so much of our time trying to "see" God that we forget that He sees us. . . all the time. . . in every situation?

Lahairoi

Text: "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." Psalms 34:8

1. The Account:
• Genesis 16:7-14
2. The Details: Lahairoi means well of the living God, who liveth and seeth me.
• Also known as Beerlahairoi
• The place where Hagar found relief
• Southwest of Beersheba
• Isaac also dwelt here
3. The Application
• In creation, God saw everything that He made as good, and when He saw a man, he saw him as very good.
• Before the flood, He saw the great wickedness of man. (Gen 6:5)
• He saw that Leah was hated, so he opens her womb. (Gen 29:31)
• God saw those who had forsaken Him. (Det 32:15-20)
• Jesus saw the woman washing His feet. (Luke 7:44)
• Jesus was moved with compassion when He saw the multitude. (Matthew 9:36)
• Jesus saw the faith of the palsied man's faith and healed him. (Mark 2:5)
• Jesus saw Zacchaeus in the tree and called him down. (Luke 19:5)
• Jesus saw the widow casting her mites and declared her giving sacrificially. (Luke 21:1)
• Jesus saw the man blind from birth and healed him. (John 9:1)
4. The Recommendations:

When I realize that God sees me. . .

• I can believe and have confidence in Him. (Prov 3:26)
• I can trust Him. (Psalms 34:8)
• I can choose to obey Him. (Joshua 24:24)
• I can be in a position to be blessed by Him. (Psalms 40:4)

Conclusion:

Do you want to be acknowledged? Why?
Do you want someone to notice when you are upset? Why?
God sees you, we want God to be glorified.

GB Essie