God is El-Roi

The Strong One who Sees.  That's what El-Roi means.  In Genesis 16, Hagar is running away from Abram and Sarai, but God finds her and tells her not to be afraid.  In verse 13 she says,  “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” 

It's a name that reminds us that He sees us, all parts of us, all the time.  That can either be a comfort to you or a curse!  If you are trying to hide from God, like Adam did in the garden after he had sinned, then El Roi is not someone you are relying on.

However, you can also be comforted by the fact that El Roi sees your distress, hears your cries, and knows your circumstances.  As we discussed earlier in the week - His name is a strong tower!  He provides comfort and protection for His dear ones - that's you and me!
 

It follows then that as we meditate on the meaning of God's Names, like El Roi and remember that El Roi sees and cares about all of our circumstances (even if they are the result of our sin) the Spirit takes this truth and renews the "defenses" of our mind.  Then with our mind renewed by the word of truth which fans the embers of faith, we can now potentially "extinguish all the flaming arrows" (Ep 6:16-note)  of doubt and despair. (Look again - How many "arrows" can be extinguished?) This process is a picture of what it means to run into the Strong Tower of His Name and be set "safe" and secure above the swirling storm.  (preceptaustin.org)

Running to El Roi is exactly what He wants you to do.  Running to Him means meditating on Him, thinking about Him, actively focusing and fixating your mind on Him.  Praying.  Wondering.  Thinking.  They might sound like passive activities, but I assure you, they are very, very active and VITAL to your successful spiritual life.

Let El Roi see you today.  Don't hide.  Be you - warts and all - and just see what He will do for you!