Have you ever lost your phone only to realize it was in your hand the whole time? It happens to the best of us! Sometimes the most important things are right in front of us, and we just don’t see them. This past weekend, Tamika Simmons’ message Sawubona, I See You reminded us that we often miss seeing the treasure—both in ourselves and in others.
In Genesis 16, Hagar felt invisible and worthless. But in that moment, God didn’t just see her physical presence; He saw her value. He spoke promises into her life that would change her future. Tamika put it perfectly: “God is the only God with the ability to have a personal relationship, to meet every personal and emotional need related to being seen.” Imagine that! The Creator of the universe sees you and all the potential you carry.
What about us? How often do we look at ourselves and only see the flaws? Or look at others and only see what annoys us? We’re walking around like treasure hunters, but the treasure is in plain sight. When God sees us, He doesn’t just see our mistakes or our struggles. He sees the person He created us to be—full of purpose, hope, and value.
So how do we start seeing the treasure? Maybe it starts by slowing down, looking beyond the surface, and asking God to help us see ourselves and others through His eyes.
Reflection Questions:
- What do you think God sees when He looks at you?
- How can you start seeing the hidden value in people around you?
- What’s one way you can show someone today that they are valued and seen?
Let’s pray: Lord, thank You for seeing the treasure in me when I can’t see it myself. Help me to see beyond my flaws and failures, and recognize the value You’ve placed in me and in others. Give me the grace to see through Your eyes today. 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.