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DAILY REFLECTION

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.””
Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭5‬ ‭

Money is a useful servant, but a dangerous master. When it becomes the focus of our hearts, it breeds greed, anxiety, and misplaced trust.

Warren Buffett, often called the “Oracle of Omaha,” offers a shinning example. Though ranked among the wealthiest individuals in the world, he continues to live in the modest home he bought in 1958 for just $31,500. His lifestyle is marked not by extravagance, but by simplicity, frugality, and generosity. He has pledged to give away the majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, reflecting a heart that values purpose over luxury.

His value-driven investment philosophy - focused on long-term growth rather than quick gains mirrors the wisdom of living with integrity and restraint. His life reminds us that even in the heights of financial success, one can choose humility, contentment, and a legacy of generosity.

Hebrews 13:5 challenges us to shift our focus from material gain to divine dependence. When our trust is in God, not wealth, we are free to live generously, walk humbly, and reflect His goodness in every season.

"The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go."

DAILY REFLECTION

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
Proverbs‬ ‭24‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭

True success and lasting stability are not found in wealth or worldly power, but in the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge that flow from God Himself.

Professor Kitagawa Susumu, a distinguished scholar at Kyoto University and Executive Vice-President for Research Promotion, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These intricate molecular structures - designed with spacious channels that allow gases and chemicals to pass through - serve as powerful tools for harvesting water, capturing carbon dioxide, and storing energy-rich gases.

Such achievements are not merely the triumph of intellect, but a testament to the wisdom God imparts to those who seek understanding. The ability to stabilize and harness these frameworks reflects a profound grasp of chemical principles, yet it also echoes the divine order woven into the natural world. In these “rare and beautiful treasures,” we glimpse the majesty of God’s design - solutions to environmental and energy challenges that speak of His provision and care for creation.

Proverbs 24:3–4 reminds us that the most enduring and beautiful life is not crafted by human effort alone, but by the divine blueprint of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. It shows us that a life built on godly wisdom is not only resilient through every season, but radiant with purpose, becoming a living testimony of God’s goodness and the awe-inspiring work of the Master Builder.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands" (Psalm 19:1)

DAILY REFLECTION

“Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 
Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭24‬ ‭

The pursuit of wealth often clouds the soul’s vision, fostering self-reliance and masking our deep need for God. Yet in His mercy, the Lord breaks through even the strongest illusions of sufficiency to reveal our true dependence on Him.

Cher Wang (Wang Xue Hong), a globally respected Taiwanese entrepreneur and co-founder of HTC Corporation, stands as a powerful testimony to this truth. Though she rose to prominence in the tech world, surrounded by influence and affluence, she chose a path marked by simplicity, generosity, and surrender. Her personal encounter with Christ redefined her identity - not as a titan of industry, but as a beloved child of God.

Moved by grace, Cher Wang now channels her resources toward advancing God’s kingdom, supporting ministries, education, and technology initiatives that uphold biblical values. Her life echoes the heart of Matthew 19:24, proving that with God, even those entangled in wealth can be set free to walk humbly with Him. Her story is not just one of success - it’s one of salvation, where worldly achievement bows before eternal purpose.

Matthew 19:24 reminds every believer that the way into God’s kingdom is not paved with accolades or earthly success, but with humility, surrender, and unwavering faith. True riches are not counted in money or possessions, but in a heart fully devoted to Christ — one that treasures Him above all else and finds joy in His presence more than in worldly gain.

“True wealth is not of the pocket, but of the heart and of the mind.”

DAILY REFLECTION

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭

When believers surrender to the reshaping work of God’s Word and Spirit, transformation is inevitable. Thoughts are renewed, desires realigned, and priorities reoriented toward God.

Sam Childers, famously known as the Machine Gun Preacher, was once entangled in a life of violence, addiction, and rebellion, his early years were marked by cigarettes, marijuana, alcohol, and heroin. His passion for motorcycles led him into the Outlaws motorcycle club - a world steeped in gang rivalry and lawlessness.

But God’s grace is never intimidated by darkness. In 1992, during a revival meeting at an Assembly of God church, he encountered the living Christ. With the support of his first wife, he surrendered his life to Jesus. That moment of repentance became the catalyst for a journey of radical transformation.

Six years later, on a mission trip to South Sudan, he came face-to-face with the horrors of war. The mutilated body of a child - victim of a landmine - shattered him. In that moment of anguish, he made a vow to God: “Whatever it takes.” That vow birthed a mission.

Sam established a children’s village in Nimule, South Sudan, offering shelter, education, food, medicine, and armed protection to hundreds of orphans abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army. His work, fueled by divine compassion and relentless faith, earned him the Mother Teresa Award for Social Justice in 2013. His life is a living testimony: No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. When the Spirit of God invades a surrendered heart, even the most broken past becomes a platform for healing, justice, and hope.

Romans 12:2 calls believers to reject the patterns of this world and embrace a daily renewal of the mind—a journey of thinking, living, and loving like Christ. As this renewal takes root, something extraordinary happens: our lives begin to reflect the very will of God - good, pleasing, and perfect.

“God will do everything if you will dare to believe.”

DAILY REFLECTION

“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”
Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬ ‭

The resurrection is not merely a historical event - it is a living, breathing manifestation of God’s power still at work in the world today.

One such modern-day testimony unfolded in Nigeria on 30 Nov 2001. Pastor Daniel Ekechukwu was tragically involved in a car accident and was declared clinically dead by hospital authorities. For approximately 42 hours, his lifeless body lay in a coffin. But on Sunday 2 Dec between 3:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., in the basement of the Grace of God Mission Church, the impossible happened - Daniel Ekechukwu rose from the dead.

This extraordinary event, witnessed by credible individuals and documented through interviews - including one by Pastor David Servant with Daniel and his friend Ede Samuel - has stirred hearts and challenged doubt. It echoes the truth of Romans 8:11.

His story, captured on video, has stirred hearts and awakened our spirits to the truth that resurrection power is not confined to the past. It is alive, active, and available - because Jesus lives, and His Spirit still moves. This testimony has become a compelling tool for evangelism, drawing many to salvation and reigniting faith in the God who still raises the dead.

Romans 8:11 calls us to live with resurrection confidence - to face every trial with the unshakable assurance that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now dwells within us. His victory over death is not just a distant miracle; it is our present power for daily living. Through the Holy Spirit, we are not merely enduring - we are being renewed, revived, and raised to walk in the fullness of God’s divine life.

“The cross is the victory, the resurrection is the triumph.”

DAILY REFLECTION

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭

The same God who calls us to His eternal glory in Christ is the One who transforms temporary pain into eternal purpose.

Ben, a Malaysian electrical engineer working in the USA, never imagined that a routine fever would become the gateway to a divine encounter. Within days, he slipped into a ten-day coma. When he awoke, the battle had only begun. A sudden brain bleed demanded emergency surgery - the first of many over the next eighteen months. Doctors warned his parents that he might never recover, possibly remaining in a vegetative state. But God had a different plan.

Ben’s body endured wave after wave of affliction: life-threatening infections, heart valve replacement, and spinal surgery. Each crisis stretched him to the edge. Yet in the valley of suffering, God’s grace broke through. Medical breakthroughs arrived just in time. His employer stood by him. And in moments when strength failed, God poured out unmerited favour - empowering Ben to endure, to hope, and to recover.

Today, Ben stands restored. Not just physically, but spiritually - renewed in strength, anchored in faith, and awakened to a deeper intimacy with God. His story is not merely one of survival, but of divine restoration. It is a living testimony that the God who allows trials also redeems them, turning ashes into beauty and affliction into anointing.

1 Peter 5:10 unveils the miracle-working power of God, who transforms suffering into strength and despair into glory. It reminds us that after we have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace - who has called us to His eternal glory in Christ - will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us.

“All our infirmities are just opportunities for God to display his gracious work in us."

DAILY REFLECTION

"Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life"
Isaiah 43:4

In a world that often measures worth by achievement, wealth, or status, God offers a radically different truth: your value is not earned - it is bestowed. You are deeply loved, eternally cherished, and honored simply because you belong to Him.

Pastor Yoichi Fujiyabu of Shirahama Baptist Church in Wakayama, Japan, lives out this truth in one of the most heartbreaking places imaginable - cliffs known for attracting those contemplating suicide. Recognizing the silent cries of despair, he began a suicide prevention ministry rooted not in programmes, but in presence. He meets people at the edge, sitting with them for hours, listening, and reminding them they are not alone. His ministry has rescued over 1,100 lives, many of whom have found renewed hope and become part of the church community.

What drives him is not strategy, but love. He sees worth where the world sees failure. He offers dignity where shame has taken hold. His presence at the cliffs is a living testimony of a divine promise of redemption, even in the darkest places.

Five years ago, Pastor Fujiyabu was diagnosed with a rare form of abdominal cancer. Yet even in weakness, he refuses to give up. His life continues to proclaim the love of Christ, urging others to believe, to hope, and to live.

Isaiah 43:4 reveals to the believers that God’s relationship with His people is not merely based on duty or covenant obligation, but on genuine, steadfast love. It invites us to rest in the truth that we are precious, honored, and eternally loved by God.

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

DAILY REFLECTION

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."  
James 1:22

In a world overflowing with information, true wisdom stands apart - not in what we hear, but in what we do.

Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., exemplified this principle in the marketplace. Though he built the world’s largest corporation by revenue and employment, his journey began with humility and a hunger to learn. As a young man, Walton traveled long distances with handwritten reports to seek wisdom from Sol Price, the pioneer of the warehouse store model. He didn’t just collect ideas - he applied them. Walton visited stores, studied operations, and refined strategies, embodying the spirit of a “doer” rather than a mere “hearer.”

What he learned wasn’t revolutionary - just the fundamentals of logistics and supply chain management. But it was his diligence, teachability, and consistent action that turned a small-town store into a global enterprise. His story reminds us that success often flows from simple truths faithfully applied.

James 1:22 reminds us that God’s Word is not just for information but for transformation. As we act on what we hear, our faith becomes visible, practical, and effective - demonstrating the reality of Christ’s work in us. True blessing and maturity flow when hearing leads to doing.

“God’s Word is not meant to be admired from a distance but lived out with conviction.”