The God Who SEES ...

  

                                              

                                              

      

 THE GOD WHO SEES     Genesis 16: 1-14    

    

Bishop Jon C. Brown Sr. ™   

    

     

     

Hagar is alone, terrified and sure that God is nowhere around. Yet, in her trial, God knew precisely where she was. He saw every move she made and He came to her to offer comfort and optimism. I have always had a hard time with one of the most completed questions that man has ever asked in life. Some ask more than others; however we all have asked that interesting question. “Why?” While I cannot tell you the answer to that question, I can tell you about The God Who Sees. I cannot define His purposes or explain His Person, but I can tell you that He is well aware of all that is going on in our lives.    

     

When God showed up in the middle of Hagar’s nightmare, she stood amazed in the profound truth that God Almighty had His eye on her. She was amazed that God cared about Hagar. She was so amazed that she called His name “El-Roi” – “Thou God Seest Me!” She named the well “Beerlahairoi” – “The well of the Living, One that seest me.”    

     

I want every person in this room to know that the same God Who saw Hagar has His eye on you. He knows where you are. He sees what you are going through. I would like to draw your attention around the phrase found in verse 13 that says, “Thou God seest me”. I would like to attempt to expound on God’s omniscience.     

    

I want you to see the legitimacy that He sees you. However it is not with disinterest. He sees you and He cares about you. I want you to come to appreciate that you are “the apple of His eye”, Psa. 17:8; Zech. 2:8. Let me share some of the particulars of His omniscience with you as I try to talk on the subject "The God Who Sees."    

 

     

 

THE CERTAINTY OF HIS OMNISCIENCE 

     

 

 “Thou God seest me” - “Omniscience” = “Possessing total knowledge; knowing everything.” When we say that God is omniscient, we are saying that He knows absolutely everything there is to know. The authentication of His omniscience can be found in four areas.   

     

· In His Person – The Greeks called God “Theo’s”. This word comes from a root word that means, “The One Who Sees.” The very concept of deity revolves around His ability to see His creation. The ancients saw God as a Being Who could take in the whole of His creation with a single glance. They saw Him as One Who knows every detail in the universe with complete knowledge. When we breathe His name, we are invoking that Name of The One Who Sees.   

  

· In His Presence – God knows everything not only because of who He is, but also because of where He is. The Psalmist reminds us of His omnipresence, Psa. 139:1-12. He does not see us from afar, but He is ever with us, beholding all we do, Pro. 15:3. God is in you, around you, before you, beneath you, above you and within you. It would be easier to escape from your own skin than to escape from Him.   

     

· In His Power – God knows everything not just because of who He is and where He is, but also because of what He does. Our God is not disconnected from His creation. He sees the sparrow that falls to the earth. He knows the very number of the hairs on your head, Matt. 10:29-31. Everywhere you go, everywhere you look, and you can see the hand of God actively involved in His creation, Psa. 19:1-4a. He controls everything in this world. What this means is a God Who fills all things and controls all things must therefore know all things!    

     

·In His Purposes – God knows everything because He is God; because He is everywhere; and because He controls all things. It is also clear that He knows what will take place before it ever happens, Isa. 46:10-11; Psa. 135:6; Dan. 4:35. How does God know what will happen before it takes place? He plans it, Eph. 1:11 Nothing can happen in this world that is not a part of God’s eternal, perfect, unstoppable plan! That puts the security in Rom. 8:28. A God who plans all things is surely able to know all things!    

 

 

   

     THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS OMNISCIENCE  

  

 “Thou God Seest me”. The God we serve is an omniscience God. He sees all things all the time. What does that mean for us?   

    

· His Knowledge of You Is Personal – “sees ME!” – God sees you as if there were not another creature in His universe. Can you get your mind around that? If I try to see each of you, I am forced to look at one person at a time. God can see all things at the same time and still give each person His full attention! Now, imagine that all the earth was void of the features that catch the eye.  Imagine in that environment that the piercing eyes of God were focused solely on you. That is just how it is! You are the focus of His undivided attention. John 4 – When Jesus spoke to the woman at the well, there might as well have been no one else in the world. That is how He sees you. You are the particular object of His attention right now!   

     

· His Knowledge of You Is Perfect – “SEEST me!” When God sees you, He does not just see what you are wearing, where you are going or the expression on your face. He sees you entirely, completely, without and within at the same time. He knows every thought, every imagination, even before they are formed in the mind, Psa. 139:4. As you move through this life, your God sees you completely, perfectly and thoroughly.    

     

·His Knowledge of You Is Persistent – “Thou God SEEST me.” – “Seest” is a present tense verb. God sees and He always sees. How we watch ourselves when the eyes of men are known to be upon us! We weight every word, watch every step and temper every deed, when the eyes of others are watching. But when the eyes of men are nowhere around, we tend to let down our guard. Let me just remind that when others are gone; when the door is closed; when darkness has enveloped us; and when we think we are all alone, the eyes of Almighty God see us still, Psa. 139:11-12; Isa. 29:15; Jer. 23:24.    

     

· His Knowledge of You Is Phenomenal – “Thou God SEEST me!” The word implies absolute sight. We think we see ourselves, but others often see us better than we see ourselves. While others may see us and judge our physical frame; and the wisest among us might be able to interpret our thoughts, deeds and motive; no one will ever know us like He does! He sees all, both that which is public and that which is private. Your parents, your spouse and your dearest friends may know you intimately, but they will never know you like God does. You may think you know yourself, but you will never know your own heart like He does. He knows all there is to know about us, Psa. 139:1-3.    

   

   

                                         THE COMFORT OF HIS OMNISCIENCE    

    

     

When we think of the omniscience of God, we often think of just the negative side. We think about how God sees everything we think, say or do, and this thought bothers us. In reality, the complete knowledge of God is one of the most comforting truths there is! Let me tell you why.   

    

· He sees The petitioner – In this passage, we see Hagar on the run. She is in a time of terrible distress. Yet, in the midst of her trial, she has a conversation with God. We call this prayer.     

     

I am glad God hears me when I pray, aren’t you? That is His promise, Isa. 65:24; Jer. 33:3; Matt. 7:7-11. But, there are times when I cannot put my prayers into words. What then? The God Who sees all things see the thought of my heart that cannot be expressed. He hears the prayer that remains unspoken. He interprets the message of our tears. He reads the unspoken message of the burdened heart! He does not need for us to frame our prayers in words; He can comprehend the depth of our petition, because He knows us intimately. Ill. Rom. 8:26-27. Even when the golden thread of life is severed and I slip out into eternity, I will enter Heaven with a prayer in my spirit and He will know that prayer just as surely as He knows me today!    

     

· He sees The Sufferer – In these verses, Hagar is suffering. She has been rejected, abused and hated. She is all alone and on the run. Her heart is broken and she does not know what to do. In her pain, she encounters the God Who sees.    

     

No person sees it all! All around us today, there are people who suffer. They have pain and heartache that they keep well hidden from those around them. Take heart in knowing, people around you may not see nor comprehend but there is a God in Heaven who knows all about the path you walk, Job 23:10. He knows where you are today. He knows what is around the next bend in the road. Since He knows, He is able to help you as no other! He knows your pain, Heb. 4:15. He cares about you, 1 Pet. 5:7. He is able to give you peace in your valley, Phil. 4:6-7. He is able to work in your situation to bring about the best conclusion, Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 4:17. He knows how to bring joy out of your dark night, Psa. 30:15.     

     

· He Sees the Slandered – Hagar has also been slandered. She is but a slave and she has been forced by her mistress into a situation she could not avoid. Now, she is forced to bear the brunt of Sari’s anger. In that place of misunderstanding and slander, she finds help from the God Who sees.    

     

There is no shortage of people who would slander our good names and our pure motives. Who hasn’t been misunderstood, misrepresented or become the focus of some malicious gossip and their hateful words? We all have, but God sees the truth! While other might spread their lies, God knows all there is to know about you and the circumstances you are in. One day, He will set the record straight.    

     

How do you answer your accusers? By doing good.  David – 1 Sam. 17. He was ridicules by Eliab, v. 28 and by Saul, v. 32. David’s answer was to walk across the plain and slay the giant. My answer to slander and your answer to slander should be that we always do the right thing. Live for God and stay the course and God will allow you to live down those who would damage your good name!     

     

· He sees The Sinner – By birth, Hagar was an Egyptian. She was a heathen, a pagan, a sinner. Yet, the eye of God was upon her. She ran away, but she could not get away from the gaze of God.    

     

If you are lost, you may think God doesn’t think about you. The truth is He sees all you do. He is there when the thought of sin in conceived. He is there when the deed of sin is carried out. He will be watching when the sentence of sin is carried out. We need to bow down and thank Him for being The God Who Sees.    

     

     

 Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."     

     

     

GOD IS IN…… 

  

  

  

  

Genesis - The Seed of the Woman 

Exodus - The Passover Lamb  

Leviticus - The High Priest 

Numbers - The Cloud by Day and Pillar of Fire by Night 

Deuteronomy - Prophet like unto Moses 

Joshua - The Captain of the Lord's Host 

Judges - Messenger of Jehovah 

Ruth - The Kinsman Redeemer  

1 Samuel - The Faithful Priest 

2 Samuel - The Tower of Salvation 

1 Kings - A Greater Than Solomon 

2 Kings - The Reigning King 

1 Chronicles - The Ark of the Covenant 

2 Chronicles - The Blood on the Mercy Seat 

Ezra - The Return from Captivity 

Nehemiah - The Awesome God 

Esther - Our Mordecai 

Job - The Risen and Returning Redeemer 

Psalms - King of Glory 

Proverbs - The Friend that stickiest closer than a Brother. 

Ecclesiastes - The Giver of Life and Breath 

Song Of Solomon - The Altogether Lovely One 

Isaiah - The Suffering Substitute 

Jeremiah - The Lord our Righteousness 

Lamentations - The People's Portion 

Ezekiel - The River of Life 

Daniel - The Ancient of Days 

Hosea - The Former and Latter Rain 

Joel - The Refuge for His People 

Amos - The Rescuer of Israel 

Obadiah - The Deliverer upon Mount Zion 

Jonah - The Buried and Risen Savior 

Micah - The God Who Pardons 

Nahum - Our Stronghold in the Day of Wrath 

Habakkuk - The Anchor of our Faith 

Zephaniah - In the Midst for Judgment and Cleansing 

Haggai - The Smitten Shepherd 

Zechariah - The Branch 

Malachi - The Son of Righteousness Risen with Healing in His Wings. 

In the New Testament His story continues: 

Matthew - King of the Jews 

Mark - The Servant of Jehovah 

Luke - The Perfect Son of Man 

John - The Son of God 

Acts - The Ascended Lord 

Romans - Our Righteousness 

1 Corinthians - The First fruits of the Resurrection 

2 Corinthians - The Exalted Son of God 

Galatians - The End of the Law and our Redeemer 

Ephesians - The Head of the Church 

Philippians - The name above every Name 

Colossians - The Preeminent One 

1 Thessalonians - Our Returning Lord 

2 Thessalonians - The Returning Judge 

1 Timothy - The Mediator 

2 Timothy - The Bestower of Crowns 

Titus - Our Great God and Savior 

Philemon - The Father's Partner 

Hebrews - The Mediator of the New Covenant 

James - The Lord of Glory 

1 Peter - Chief Cornerstone 

2 Peter - The Bright and Morning Star 

1 John - The Propitiation for our Sins 

2 John - God's Son come in the Flesh 

3 John - The Truth 

Jude - The Believer's Security 

Revelation - The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords 

 

  

  

God Is............. 

  

Lord God Almighty. Omnipotent King, Lion of Judah, Rock of Ages, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Provider and Protector. Ruling Lord, Reigning King of the entire universe.

He is Father, Helper, Guardian and God. He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End. He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all He keeps. The Architect of the universe, and the manager of all times.

He always was, is, and will be; unmoved, unchanged, undefeated, and never undone. He was bruised and brought healing. He was pierced and eased pain. He was victimized and brought liberty. He was dead and brought life. He is risen and brings power. He reigns and brings Peace.

The world can't understand Him, the armies can't defeat Him, the schools can't explain Him, and the leaders can't ignore Him. Herod could not kill Him, the Pharisees could not confuse Him, the people couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him. Hitler couldn't silence Him. & this new age religion they can't replace Him.


He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, kindness, gentleness, and God. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure. His ways are right, His Word is eternal, His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me!

His is my redeemer, He is my Savior, He is my guide, He is my peace, He is my Joy, He is my comfort, He is my Lord and He rules my life. I serve Him because His bond is love, His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the over comers, and the sovereign Lord of all that was, is and is to come.     

            If that seems impressive listen to this;    

     

His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, forsake me, mislead me, forget me, overlook me, and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up. When I fail, He forgives me. When I am weak, He is strong. When I am lost, He is The Way. When I am afraid, He is my courage. When I stumble, He steadies me. When I am hurt, He heals me. When I am broken, He mends me.

When I am blind, He leads me. When I am hungry, He feeds me. When I face trials, He is with me. When I face persecution, He stills me. When I face problems, He comforts me. When I face loss, He provides for me. When I face Death, He will carry me Home!

He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time, and in every way. He is God, He is faithful, I am His, and He is mine. So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this. He loves me. He is… he is in control. He's on my side and I'm on his. This means, it is well with my soul.  He is the God WHO SEES.