Listen "#82: Jehovah Roi - The God who Sees Me"
Episode Synopsis
Email: [email protected] https://apostolicinternational.com/ Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/JEHOVAH_ROI__THE_GOD_WHO_SEES_ME.pdf The sermon "God Sees Me and I See God" explores the profound truth of "Jehovah Roi"—The Lord is my Shepherd—emphasizing God’s intimate watchfulness, care, and guidance over His people. This truth is first revealed in the life of Hagar, an Egyptian servant who, despite her marginalized and vulnerable state, experienced God's attentive care in Genesis 16:13, proclaiming, “Thou God seest me.” Her story illustrates that God sees and provides for even those in desperate circumstances.The Hebrew term “Ra’ah” (“to see”), often used in shepherding contexts, reflects God’s protective and loving oversight, as echoed in Psalm 23:1, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Like a shepherd vigilantly protecting sheep, God watches over His people with unmatched care. David’s life exemplifies this relationship. In Psalm 139:16, David acknowledges God’s intimate knowledge of him even before birth, bringing comfort and assurance of divine guidance and protection. As a shepherd, David’s own fierce defense of his flock from predators mirrors God’s vigilance over our lives, shielding us from unseen dangers.Even in failure, God remains Jehovah Roi. David’s sin against Uriah (2 Samuel 11) demonstrates that God’s watchfulness extends to both triumphs and failures. While David faltered, God’s unwavering presence offered grace, redemption, and a path back to righteousness, showcasing His unconditional love and care.Recognizing Jehovah Roi transforms lives. Hagar’s eyes were opened to God’s provision in Genesis 21:19, and the man born blind in John 9 not only received physical healing but spiritual sight, proclaiming faith in Jesus. Similarly, Moses, feeling forgotten in exile, encountered God in the burning bush (Exodus 3), shifting his perspective and calling him into divine purpose. This sermon reminds us that God sees us before we see Him, offering care, provision, and transformation, inviting us to acknowledge His presence in our lives.
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