I SEE YOU

In the movie Avatar the phrase “I see you” is used to describe seeing someone’s true essence and to acknowledge value and deep love for that person. This picture of love is seen beautifully revealed in the biblical story of Hagar. In her darkest moment the LORD came to her and showed her His love. Hagar coined another name for Yahweh that day when she called Him: “EL ROI”, which means: “You are the God who sees me”. She boldly proclaimed: “I have now seen the One who sees me”. We can easily feel alone, misunderstood, maligned and abandoned by others. Unrequited love is deeply painful, but one thing we can know for certain, God IS love and He will always declare: “I see You!” O LORD, EL ROI, I am swept into unspeakable joy by Your perfect love.