Genesis 16 invites us into the painful story of Hagar, a pregnant servant who endured harsh treatment at the hands of her mistress, Sarah. Wounded and overwhelmed, Hagar ran away into the wilderness, carrying both her unborn child and a heavy sense of rejection. Yet it was there—far from home and human comfort—that she encountered the God who saw her. In her distress, God met Hagar personally, reminding us that when we feel invisible or forgotten, He still sees us and lovingly responds to our pain.