El Roi means: “God who sees me.” Hagar, Sarai’s maidservant, fled her jealous master who treated her harshly after she bore Abram’s child. Wandering in the wilderness, desperate and alone, an angel of the Lord appears before Hagar to bring her instruction & comfort. Hagar declares, in Genesis 16:13, “You are El Roi!” You are God who sees me! Never believe you are alone, even in your darkest troubles. “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble and He knows those who take refuge in Him.” (Nahum 1:7) The Lord is not looking for your mistakes, but for ways to bless and comfort you!