Seen by God
Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26–50She gave this name to the
Genesis 16:13
Today's Scripture & Insight:
My first pair of eyeglasses opened my eyes to a bold world. I’m nearsighted, meaning objects close up are sharp and defined. Without my glasses, however, items across a room or in the distance are a blur. At age twelve, with my first pair of eyeglasses, I was shocked to see clearer words on blackboards, tiny leaves on trees and, perhaps most important, big smiles on faces.
As friends smiled back when I greeted them, I learned that to be seen was as great a gift as the blessing of seeing.
The slave Hagar realized that as she fled from her mistress Sarai’s unkindness. Hagar was a “nobody” in her culture, pregnant and alone, fleeing to a desert without help or hope. Seen by God, however, she was empowered, in return, to see Him. No longer a vague concept, God became real to her, so real that she gave God a name, El Roi, which means “You are the God who sees me.” She said, “I have now seen the One who sees me” (Genesis 16:13).
Our seeing God sees each of us too. Feeling unseen, alone, or like a nobody? God sees you and your future. In return, may we see in Him our ever-present hope, encouragement, salvation, and joy—both for today and for our future. Praise Him today for this gift of amazing sight, to see the one true and Living God.
Today's Reflection
Lord, I’m just one person in a big world, but I thank You for looking from on high and seeing me—so that I may see You.
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Posted: 11 Feb 2019 02:03 PM PST
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 "Karma means I can rest easy at night knowing all the people I treated badly had it coming." When I saw this quote, I realized it was meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but it actually shows the inconsistency of Hindu karma. Karma is the belief that a man's behavior in one life determines his circumstances when reincarnated in his next life. Karma sounds like this biblical principle: “A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8 But it's not the same. The Bible is clear: 1. We live once and are judged once. There's no reincarnation. (Hebrews 9:27-28) See Oh, Really and 3 Reasons Reincarnation is not Compatible with Christianity. 2. We reap what we sow, but sometimes not until heaven. (Galatians 6:9; John 16:33) 3. We can't determine if someone deserves their circumstances. (1 Corinthians 4:5) See What Did they Do to Deserve this? 4. But praise God for the biggest difference between karma and Christianity: GRACE! (Romans 6:23) Let's thank God that when we trust Christ, we definitely don't get what we deserve! ---------------- For more on Hindu karma: What Does the Bible Say About Karma? For another look at God's grace, check out this 1-Minute poem: Unreasonable: On the Eve of Destruction. ------------------------------ Dear Subscribers: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the title link for the devotion quits working shortly after it is sent out. You can read the full devotion here in this email, but to access this particular devotion on site, to pin or bookmark it, you must use this link: Hindu Karma.  |
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