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Dr. Tan Tek Seng
Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Friday, 21 November 2025, 7:30 AM

DAILY REFLECTION

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”Habakkuk 2:14

History is being carried by the mighty hands of God toward a future where His glory will be universally recognized, and His truth will permeate every corner of the earth.

Bobby Gruenewald, Pastor and Innovation Leader at Life Church in Oklahoma, is also the founder of the YouVersion Bible App — a vessel God has used to place Scripture into the hands and hearts of more than one billion people worldwide.

What began as a simple idea in the mind of a young innovator became, through the power of God’s hands, one of the greatest Bible-distribution movements in history. Bobby did not set out to build a tech empire; he simply longed to help people engage with God’s Word. Yet the Lord took that small seed of obedience, held it in His hands, and multiplied it beyond imagination. Through smartphones, tablets, and digital platforms, the Bible now travels faster, farther, and more freely than ever before — penetrating nations, languages, and generations by the strength of God’s hand at work.

Bobby’s journey reminds us that God delights in using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things when they are willing to listen, obey, and innovate for the sake of the Gospel. His story challenges us to dream bigger and trust deeper, knowing that when our lives rest in God’s hands, no vision is too small and no act of obedience too insignificant. It invites us to ask: What small act of obedience might God take in His hands and use in my life to bring His Word “as the waters cover the sea”?

Habakkuk 2:14 declares that God’s mission is unstoppable, His Word is transformative, and His kingdom will ultimately prevail. It inspires believers to participate joyfully in spreading His truth until the whole earth reflects His glory — a glory carried and revealed by the amazing power of God’s hands.

"With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."

Modified: Friday, 21 November 2025, 7:34 AM
 
Anyone in the world
Dr. Tan Tek Seng
Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Thursday, 20 November 2025, 9:09 AM

Daily Reflection
November 20, 2025

“If anyone has worldly possessions and sees his brother in need but shuts up his compassion, how can the love of God dwell in him? Dear children, let us not love each other with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.”

1 John 3:17–18

The love spoken of in the Bible is not an emotion or an abstract concept, but a life force that motivates people to make sacrifices.

Toyohiko Kagawa (1888–1960) was a prominent Japanese Christian reformer and labor movement leader. Born into privilege and educated at a top university, he could have chosen a comfortable, respectable, and influential life. However, he chose a completely different path—a path that made the love of Christ visible, tangible, and undeniable. Kagawa voluntarily moved into the heart of the Shinkawa slum in Kobe, abandoning his own comfort and security to live among the poor and serve those most in need. His compassion was manifested not only in his presence but also in his advocacy, action, and daily sacrifice. He pursued justice with humility and gentleness, living out the character of Christ. Although this mission plunged him into extreme exhaustion, illness, and misunderstanding, he never wavered, for he firmly believed that love without action is not true faith.

He didn't preach from a pulpit, but in a small hut in the slums. He didn't rely on flowery words, but on sacrificial love to bear witness to the truth. He didn't rely on emotional expression, but on sweat, tears, and the practice of his life.

He Chuan's life is the clearest portrayal of Christ's love in action—a mercy that touches the broken, lifts up the weary, and reveals God's will.

May the love of Christ also propel us toward the wounded corners of the world—so that mercy may become visible through our lives, and that the world may see the heart of the living God.

1 John 3:17–18 teaches us that true love reflects the self-sacrificing love of Jesus. It transcends words, manifesting in continuous, real, and compassionate actions that allow those who do not love to see the heart of God.

"To be loved by God is the highest relationship, the highest achievement, and the highest status in life." — Henry Blackaby

 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Thursday, 20 November 2025, 8:28 AM

DAILY REFLECTION

“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”  1 John 3:17–18

Love, in the biblical sense, is never merely an emotion or an idea—it is a living force that compels sacrificial action.

Toyohiko Kagawa (1888–1960) was a Japanese Christian reformer and labor activist. Born into privilege and trained in the finest institutions, he could easily have embraced a life of comfort, status, and influence. Instead, he chose a radically different path—one that made the love of Christ visible, sacrificial, and undeniable. Kagawa moved into the heart of Kobe’s Shinkawa slum, laying aside comfort and security to live among the poor and serve those in deepest need. His compassion took shape not only in presence, but also in advocacy and daily sacrifice. He pursued justice with humility and gentleness, mirroring the character of Christ. Though this calling pushed him to the brink of exhaustion, illness, and misunderstanding, he never stopped giving. He believed with conviction that faith without love-in-action is no faith at all.

He did not preach from a pulpit, but from a slum hut. Not proclaimed through eloquence, but proven through sacrificial love.Not expressed in sentiment, but in sweat, tears, and truth.

Kagawa’s life stands as one of the clearest demonstrations of Christian love made tangible—a compassion that touches the broken, lifts the weary, and reveals the heart of God.

May the love of Christ likewise compel us toward the wounded places of our world—so that through our lives, compassion becomes visible, and the world may see the living heart of God.

1 John 3:17–18 teaches us that real love mirrors Jesus’ own sacrificial love. It moves beyond talk into committed, compassionate action that reflects the heart of God to an unloving world.

"To be loved by God is the highest relationship, the highest achievement, and the highest position in life." -Henry Blackaby

 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng
Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 5:52 AM

Daily Reflection

November 19, 2025

“By faith the walls of Jericho collapsed, after the Israelites had circled the city for seven days.”

Hebrews 11:30

God often leads us on paths that seem slow, unusual, and even beyond our comprehension. Yet it is in these moments that He shapes our faith—preparing us to witness miracles that only He can accomplish.

The Berlin Wall stood for nearly three decades, a symbol of division and oppression. To the world, it seemed unshakeable; to many, it seemed invincible. Yet, countless Christians and churches—on either side of the wall—refused to succumb to despair. They persisted in prayer, peaceful gatherings, and the unwavering belief that God could accomplish what politics and power could not.

Then, on November 9, 1989, the impossible happened. The wall fell—not by the army or by violence, but through the power of persistent prayer, the perseverance of peaceful resistance, and the trust that ordinary believers showed in an extraordinary God.

Just as the walls of Jericho fell in God’s appointed time, the Berlin Wall also crumbled in His time and manner—a reminder that no obstacle is too strong to be broken, no division too deep to be healed, and no force too great to surpass faith.

Hebrews 11:30 calls us to trust God completely, obey Him completely, and persevere patiently—for what is impossible to man is never impossible to Him.

"The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible." — Charles Kingsleigh

 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 5:38 AM

DAILY REFLECTION

“By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.”Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭30‬ ‭

God often leads us in ways that feel slow, unusual, or beyond our understanding. Yet in those moments, He is shaping our faith — preparing us to witness the miracle that only He can bring.

For nearly thirty years, the Berlin Wall stood as a fortress of division and oppression. To the world, it was immovable. To many, it was impossible. But countless Christians and churches — on both sides of the wall — refused to surrender to despair. They prayed faithfully, gathered peacefully, and held fast to the conviction that God could do what politics and power could not.

Then, on November 9, 1989, the impossible happened. The wall crumbled — not by armies or violence, but through the quiet strength of persistent prayer, peaceful resistance, and the courage of ordinary believers who trusted in an extraordinary God.

Just as the walls of Jericho fell at God’s appointed time, so too did the Berlin Wall collapse — reminding the world that no barrier is too strong, no division too deep, and no impossibility too great for the power of faith.

Hebrews 11:30 calls us to trust God fully, obey Him completely, and persevere patiently — because what looks impossible to us is never impossible to Him. 

“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible. “ —Charles Kingsleigh.

 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 6:49 AM

Daily Reflection

November 18, 2025

“Some give generously and gain more; others are too stingy and become poor.”

Proverbs 11:24

Generosity opens the door to abundance; selfish hoarding closes that door, bringing only loss. What we hold onto tightly will eventually be lost; but what we give freely will multiply in ways we can never imagine.

Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, was one of the wealthiest men of the late 19th century. However, he understood that wealth was not something to be accumulated for personal gain. He famously said, "To die rich is a disgrace," and lived his life with this conviction. Carnegie donated over $350 million throughout his life to promote social progress—establishing over 2,500 public libraries, supporting education, and advancing scientific research.

In the process of giving generously, Carnegie gained far more than material wealth: a legacy that influenced generations, a testament to moral responsibility, and countless lives transformed. His story reveals a deeper truth—God's economy is not measured by how much we retain, but by how much we are willing to give. True abundance lies not in accumulation, but in the generosity of blessing others and glorifying the Creator—for He first freely gave to us.

Proverbs 11:24 reminds us once again that true wealth is not about how much we possess, but about how much we are willing to give our lives to others. When we are willing to give generously, we step into God's abundance, leaving a life impact that transcends material things, and glorifying the Lord who first gave to us.

"The happiest people are not those who receive more people, but those who give more people."

 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 6:27 AM

DAILY REFLECTION

“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.”Proverbs 11:24

Generosity opens the door to abundance, while selfish hoarding closes it and leads only to loss. What we clutch tightly slips away, but what we release freely multiplies in ways beyond measure.

Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, rose to become one of the wealthiest men of the late 19th century. Yet he understood that wealth was not meant to be stored up for oneself. He declared, “The man who dies rich dies disgraced,” and lived by that conviction. Carnegie gave away over US$350 million to causes that uplifted society—founding more than 2,500 public libraries, supporting education, and advancing scientific research.

In giving freely, Carnegie gained something far greater than material riches: a legacy of influence, a testimony of moral responsibility, and the transformation of countless lives. His story illustrates a deeper truth—that God’s economy is not measured by what we keep, but by what we release. True abundance flows not from accumulation, but from generosity that blesses others and honors the Creator, who first gave freely to us. May his example remind us that the richest life is not the one filled with possessions, but the one poured out in generosity.

Proverbs 11:24 reminds us that true richness is not found in accumulation but in a life poured out to bless others. When we give freely, we step into God’s abundance, leaving behind a legacy that outlasts possessions and honors the One who first gave to us.

"The happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more."

Modified: Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 6:27 AM
 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Monday, 17 November 2025, 6:19 AM

Daily Reflection

November 17 , 2025

" He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but he who confesses and renounces his sins will find mercy. "

Proverbs 28:13

When a person conceals their sins, it's like a spiritual infection that continues to grow hindering growth, robbing peace, and preventing blessings. Hidden sins can never be healed; only repentance can bring restoration.

Augustine of Hippo, born in North Africa in 354 AD, is one of the most influential voices in Christian history. His early life was filled with unease and a thirst for meaning, yet he constantly tried to escape his inner turmoil—pursuing success while ignoring the turmoil deep within his heart.

However, everything changed when Augustine met Christ. He not only confessed his sins but also openly poured out his heart before God and resolved to abandon his former life. In repentance, he experienced the freedom that grace brings. Augustine became a courageous witness to the truth, proving that no one is beyond the reach of redemption as long as they are willing to humble themselves, confess their sins, and turn back to God.

His life tells us that true prosperity lies not in concealing our shortcomings, but in exposing them to the light of God's mercy. Blessings do not come to the proud, but to those who are willing to confess their sins, repent, and turn away from the old ways. May Augustine's example remind us that repentance is the gateway to peace, growth, and joy in walking in the truth of God's liberation.

Proverbs 28:13 teaches us that honesty with God brings wholeness, while secrecy leads to spiritual stagnation. True prosperity peace, integrity, joy, and fellowship with God comes not from perfection, but from choosing transparency, humility, and a transformed, repentant heart.

" Confessing your sins opens the door to mercy. Honesty invites healing. Submission guides transformation. "

 
Anyone in the world
Dr. Tan Tek Seng
Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Monday, 17 November 2025, 5:58 AM

DAILY REFLECTION

“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13

When a person covers up sin, it festers like a spiritual infection - blocking growth, robbing peace, and withholding blessing. Hidden sin is never healed; only repentance brings restoration.

Augustine of Hippo, born in 354 AD in North Africa, stands as one of the most influential voices in Christian history. His early years were marked by restlessness and a desperate search for meaning, yet he tried to outrun his own brokenness—seeking success while ignoring the turmoil within.

But everything changed when Augustine encountered Christ. He did not merely acknowledge his sin; he confessed it openly before God and turned away from his former life. In repentance, he discovered the freedom of grace. Augustine became a bold witness to the truth that no one is beyond redemption when they humble themselves, confess, and turn back to God.

His life teaches us that true prosperity is not found in concealing our flaws but in exposing them to the light of God’s mercy. Blessing flows not to the proud but to the repentant—those who dare to confess and forsake their old ways. May Augustine’s example remind us that repentance is the doorway to peace, growth, and the joy of walking in God’s liberating truth.

Proverbs 28:13 teaches that honesty before God leads to wholeness, while secrecy leads to spiritual stagnation. True prosperity - peace, integrity, joy, and fellowship with God - flows not from perfection, but from a repentant heart that chooses transparency, humility, and transformation.

“Confession unlocks mercy. Honesty invites healing. Surrender leads to transformation.”

 
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Dr. Tan Tek Seng - Friday, 14 November 2025, 7:40 AM

DAILY REFLECTION

“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”
Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is not merely information or intelligence; it is the ability to see life through God’s eyes, to make decisions aligned with His heart, and to walk in ways that honor Him.

Billy Graham spent more than seven decades preaching the Gospel across the world, speaking to over 200 million people in person. With such global influence came opportunities for immense wealth and status, yet Graham consistently chose the path of wisdom. He understood that true success was not measured by possessions or applause, but by faithfulness to Christ. He lived simply, refused to commercialize his ministry, and established strong accountability structures to guard against the misuse of money or power.

He once said, “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” This conviction reveals the essence of wisdom — valuing integrity above gain, character above comfort, and God’s truth above worldly success. Graham’s choices reflected a heart anchored in divine perspective, demonstrating that wisdom is not about what we achieve, but about how we live before God.

His life reminds us that wisdom is not passive knowledge but active obedience — a daily decision to walk in God’s ways, guard our integrity, and treasure His truth above all else.

Proverbs 16:16 challenges us to examine what we truly treasure. Are we chasing financial gain or pursuing the deeper riches of God’s truth? When we seek wisdom first, everything else falls into its rightful place.

“The greatest legacy we can leave is not wealth, but the truth of God’s Word.” 

-Billy Graham