He Left Me!! Does God Care About the Abandoned Woman?

It is deeply painful for a woman to be abandoned. Perhaps she was rejected and deserted by someone who was supposed to love and care for her. She might have been left all alone. Maybe she has to raise her children by herself. The pain is especially hard if she was abandoned for someone else.

If this has happened, I would expect her to struggle with anger, resentment, shame, guilt, and a low view of herself. She will probably wonder where she went wrong and what the other woman has that she does not. She might wonder if anyone cares for her and if God cares for her.

In chapter 16 of the first book of the Bible, Genesis, we read about how the Lord cared for an abandoned woman. Abram, the Father of the people of Israel, used his servant Hagar, in an attempt to ensure that he had a male heir. After Hagar conceived, she looked on Abram’s wife, Sarai, with contempt. Sarai responded by making treating Hagar so harshly, she fled. Hagar was on her own and in a place of grave danger. She could have died or been taken advantage of by others.

Yet, God, because of his promises, sought out this destitute and pregnant servant, reminded her of his promises, and provided a solution. Hagar, in deep gratitude, called God “A God who sees.”

At that time, a person’s name reflected their character. God saw her and cared for her. He saw her affliction and Hagar saw God’s mercy.

When we look at the Lord Jesus, we see that he too sees us in our afflictions and cares for us

Does God care for the abandoned woman? Very much so:

· He sees your suffering and abandonment

· He cares

· He is true to his promises in your abandonment and suffering

· He provides the way forward

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