Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like you could disappear and no one would notice? Maybe you’re at work, home, or even hanging out with friends, and it’s like you’re just… there. Ever felt like that? Well, you’re not alone! This past weekend, Tamika Simmons shared a powerful message called Sawubona, I See You, and it really hit home for anyone who’s ever felt unseen or undervalued.
Now, imagine being Hagar in the book of Genesis. She’s caught up in this big, messy situation that wasn’t even her fault, and she ends up running away, totally alone in the wilderness. Talk about feeling invisible! But here’s where it gets good—God sees her. Right there, in the middle of nowhere, God meets her. And not only does He see her, He speaks directly to her, telling her, “I see you, Hagar. I know where you’ve been, and I know where you’re going.”
What Tamika reminded us this weekend is that God doesn’t just see the surface. He doesn’t just see what we’re wearing, how well we’re performing, or what we’ve failed at today. He sees all of us—our struggles, our wins, and even the stuff we’re too scared to tell anyone. Just like with Hagar, He’s right there with us, seeing the whole picture.
And here’s where it gets real: When you know that God sees you, it changes everything. It’s like being picked first for the team after always being picked last. It’s empowering, comforting, and, let’s be honest, a bit of a game-changer.
Tamika dropped some wisdom when she said, “The Lord saw her… He saw that she was caught up in something that in the beginning was not her doing.” And yet, He still cared, He still met her, and He still gave her hope for the future.
So, here’s the big question: Do you know that God sees you? And not just the “put-together” version of you, but the real you? Take a moment to think about that. How does knowing that change the way you approach your day?
Reflection Questions:
- When was the last time you felt unseen or overlooked? How did that affect you?
- What would change if you truly believed that God sees and values every part of who you are?
- In what areas of your life do you need to trust that God is seeing you and your struggles?
Let’s pray: Lord, thank You for seeing me. Even when I feel invisible or unworthy, You remind me that I matter. Help me to see myself the way You do, and help me to trust that You are with me in every moment, good and bad. Show me how to see others the way You see them, too. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Call to Action:
Consider sharing this devotional with someone who might need encouragement today. Check out the podcast replay of this message on your favorite podcast platform. Search for “CITCBA Insights” today. You can listen at churchinthecity.org/podcasts. And if you’re in the area, join us at Church in the City for one of our services. Our Saturday service at 10 a.m. has a Messianic theme, and our Sunday contemporary service starts at 10:45 a.m. Church in the City began as an outreach in the early 80s and became a church in 1991, dedicated to reflecting Christ in our community and the world.