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Our Help in Times of Rejection

We often think of the desert as a barren place where nothing can grow. But for Hagar, the desert brought life. After a jealous Sarai banished Hagar from Abram’s house, Hagar was left with nowhere to go and no one to help her. Alone and afraid, she fled to the desert with her young son, waiting to die.

But in the desert, the Lord came to her. He saw her. When she was rejected and afraid, He knew her and called her by name. When she saw nothing but despair, the One who sees brought her hope. God met her in her desperate situation and promised a future for her and for her child. Though we do not know if Hagar chose to follow God, He still loved and protected her. In His sight, she was precious.

Think of a time you felt as though you were lost in a lifeless desert. Even there, God saw you—just as He sees you today in whatever circumstance you may face. You are known by the One who sees all, and He loves you! You are not rejected and alone. You are precious in God’s sight! In the deserts of our lives, we can always find the God who sees us. He never fails to bring life and hope.

Questions:

What are some of the ways God has shown you that you are loved when you felt rejected by others? Praise Him for His goodness!

What is one thing you can do to help you to focus on God’s love when you feel rejected? Start doing it today!