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July 18

“As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand.” — 1 Kgs 17:1

“You are the God who sees me!” Genesis 16:13.

We all stand in the presence of God. His eye is ever upon us. His face ever beams its light upon us. We all believe this, and say it often with our lips; yet many of us do not really get the truth into our heart! If we did–it would make holier people of us. We would not slight our work as now we do so often, if we were truly conscious that God is looking on us as we work!

This consciousness of the presence of God, would also give us hope and courage in darkness or danger; like Hagar, who said, “You are the God who sees me!” Some people think of the omniscience of God–as a reason for fear and terror. But to Hagar, it meant divine love and care. God had not forgotten her, nor forsaken her. She was cast out of her earthly home–but the Lord saw her and took her up.

If we are God’s children, the thought of our Father’s presence should always bring us comfort, assurance, and a wonderful sense of security. It is a great thing to stand before God, to be conscious of His eye upon us, and to know Him so well as not to be afraid of Him.


Daily Comfort - July 18

Public domain content taken from Devotional Writings by J.R. Miller.


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