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Daily Reflection

November 6, 2025

"To uphold justice brings joy to the righteous, but fear to the wicked."

Proverbs 21:15

A nation that values righteousness reflects God's wisdom; chaos follows when righteousness is disregarded. The all-knowing Lord remembers every righteous person and never forgets those who walk in truth.

On February 13, 2017, a shocking incident occurred near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Pastor Xu Jingcheng was surrounded and forcibly taken away in broad daylight by three black SUVs. For years, the truth remained hidden by darkness and silence. Until April 3, 2019, the Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) publicly stated that Pastor Xu was a victim of "enforced disappearance," targeted by a special branch of the Malaysian police because of his faith.

In 2020, his wife, Liu Xiuyu, bravely stood up to seek the truth and justice for her husband.

Now, on November 5, 2025, the High Court has made a crucial ruling: the government must compensate Pastor Xu's family with RM37 million. This is not merely monetary compensation, but also the revelation of the truth, accountability for wrongdoing, and a belated consolation and manifestation of justice.

For the righteous, this judgment is like a beacon of hope, reminding us that God is not indifferent. He sees. He remembers. He will reward those who walk in the truth. But for those who abuse power, cover up the truth, and harm the innocent, it is a solemn warning: the light of truth will eventually illuminate the darkness, and the burden of righteousness will eventually fall upon them.

Proverbs 21:15 reminds us that righteousness is not only a social necessity but also a call from the soul. It maintains social order, protects the weak, and reflects God's nature. Believers pursue righteousness not for revenge, but to let the world see the righteous and merciful God— who brings joy to places of oppression and restores light to places of darkness.

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice all over the world."

DAILY REFLECTION

“When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”
Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭15‬ ‭

A nation that cherishes justice mirrors the wisdom of God; but when justice is scorned, chaos is unleashed. The Lord, who sees all, remembers every act of righteousness and does not forget those who walk in truth.

On February 13, 2017, Pastor Raymond Koh was forcibly taken - his car was surrounded by three black SUVs in broad daylight near Kuala Lumpur. For years, silence and shadows cloaked the truth. But on April 3, 2019, SUHAKAM declared that Koh was a victim of enforced disappearance, targeted by the Special Branch of the Malaysian police for his religious convictions. In 2020, his wife Susanna Koh courageously pursued legal action, demanding transparency and justice.

Now, on November 5, 2025, the High Court has ruled decisively: RM37 million in compensation must be paid to Pastor Koh’s family. This is more than a financial penalty - it is a public reckoning. The court’s decision exposes the “wrongful acts” committed and offers a measure of vindication to a family long denied answers.

For the righteous, this ruling is a beacon of hope. It affirms that God is not indifferent to injustice. He sees. He remembers. He rewards those who walk in truth. But for those who abuse power, conceal corruption, or prey upon the innocent - this is a warning. The light of truth will find them, and the weight of justice will not be denied.

Proverbs 21:15 reminds us that justice is both a moral and spiritual necessity. It upholds community, protects the vulnerable, and honors God. It calls believers to be people who pursue justice not for revenge, but to mirror the heart of a just and merciful God - bringing joy where there was oppression, and light where darkness once ruled.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Daily Reflection

November 5, 2025

"If you understand the meaning of 'I love mercy, not sacrifice,' you will not condemn the innocent to sin."

Matthew 12:7

In this world where criticism is easy and forgiveness is difficult, compassion is a courage imbued with faith. It is not weakness, but a life-changing force—not through power, but through love.

During World War II, Japanese diplomat Chie Sugihara, stationed in Lithuania, deeply understood the meaning of this statement. Faced with tens of thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, he chose compassion over obedience. Despite strict prohibitions from the Japanese government, he and his wife, Sachiko, risked their lives, handwriting visas day and night—one after another, until their fingers bled. Each visa was a lifeline; each signature was a silent protest against the cruel regime.

Even when forced to leave, he continued issuing visas on the train, throwing completed documents out the window to desperate people. He knew perfectly well that doing so could cost him everything: his position, his reputation, his future. But he also understood that the cost of silence was far greater.

After the war, he was dismissed from his post, forgotten, and lived an ordinary, even impoverished life, never defending himself. Years later, the world was astonished to discover that those visas had saved six thousand people and extended the lives of over forty thousand—because one man chose compassion rather than submission.

Chiasu Sugihara's story is a testament to humanitarianism and moral courage. He exemplified the truth of Matthew 12:7 through his actions—mercy is greater than the law, and love is greater than formalities.

This passage reminds us that mercy is not weakness, but a power derived from love. It is choosing forgiveness when others expect judgment, choosing compassion when institutions demand obedience, and seeing people's needs before religious ceremonies.

"Compassion will make the world less cruel and more just."

DAILY REFLECTION

“If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.”
Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬ ‭

In a world quick to punish and slow to forgive, mercy is a radical act of faith. It is the quiet power that transforms lives - not by force, but by love.

Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat stationed in Lithuania during World War II, understood this truth. When faced with the cries of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, he chose mercy over protocol. Though his government forbade it, Chiune and his wife Yukiko spent nearly a month writing transit visas by hand - thousands of them until his fingers bled. Each signature was a lifeline, each page a quiet rebellion against cruelty.

Even as he was forced to leave, he continued writing visas aboard the train, tossing signed papers through the window into desperate hands. He knew the cost: his career, his reputation, his future. But he also knew the greater cost of silence.

Dismissed and forgotten, he lived humbly, never seeking recognition. Only years later did the world learn that 6,000 visas had saved over 40,000 lives. Families who live today because one man chose mercy over compliance.

Sugihara's story is a powerful example of moral courage and humanitarianism. His decision to prioritize human life over strict adherence to rules demonstrates the timeless principle of mercy and compassion found in Matthew 12:7.

Matthew 12:7 reminds us  that mercy is not weakness - it is strength rooted in love. It means showing grace when others expect condemnation, choosing compassion over compliance, and seeing human need before religious formality.

“Mercy makes the world less cold and more just.”

Daily Reflection

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10:45

In a world filled with competition, fame, and self-promotion, we often believe that noise equates to greatness. But in God's eyes, true greatness is often quiet—clothed in humility, born of love, and willing to be misunderstood by others.

In 625 AD, an old man named Vitalis entered the sinful city of Alexandria. People saw him going to brothels every night and whispered among themselves, "This so-called saint is indeed a fake." His reputation plummeted.

Yet in those nights behind closed doors, he did not commit crimes—he was saving lives. He did not come to indulge, but to redeem. With his hard-earned wages, he redeemed a night of peace for women abandoned by the world; giving them the opportunity to rest, to have decent work, and to start anew with dignity. Even when ridiculed and misunderstood, he never defended himself—he chose to bear the humiliation, solely to free others.

One night, a misled man beat him to death. The townspeople applauded, thinking they had gotten rid of the hypocrite. But one by one, the women who had been rescued came forward and revealed the truth—the "sinner" was actually the true redeemer.

Vitalis is called a saint not because he sought glory, but because he chose silence over defense, mercy over honor, and love over pride.

His life reminds us that sometimes, the most sacred act is to be misunderstood, just to protect the vulnerable.

Mark 10:45 reveals Jesus' mission—He came to redeem people and set them free from the bondage of sin and death. He willingly gave his life for the world, taking our deserved punishment in our place, and reconciling people with God.

May we learn from Christ's example—to lay down pride, comfort, and fame, and gently support those who need to be loved with sincere service, generous giving, and sacrificial love.

Treat the vulnerable with compassion.

DAILY REFLECTION

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭45‬ ‭

In a world obsessed with ambition, status, and self-promotion, it’s easy to mistake noise for nobility. But heaven sees differently. True greatness walks quietly - clothed in humility, driven by love, and willing to be misunderstood for the sake of others.

In 625 AD, an old hermit named Vitalis entered the sin-stained streets of Alexandria. Night after night, people watched him slip into brothels and whispered: “A holy man turned hypocrite.” His reputation crumbled. But behind those closed doors, Vitalis offered no sin - only salvation.

He came not to indulge, but to redeem. He paid for the freedom of women the world had discarded. He gave them rest, honest work, and the dignity of a new beginning. And though the city mocked him, he never defended himself. He bore their shame so they could walk free.

One night, a man, angry and misled, beat Vitalis to death. The city cheered, believing justice had been served. But then, one by one, the women he had rescued stepped forward. They told the truth: the “sinner” had been their savior.

Vitalis became a saint — not because he sought glory, but because he chose silence over self-defense, compassion over reputation, and love over pride.

His life reminds us that sometimes the holiest act is to be misunderstood if it means protecting the vulnerable.

Mark 10:45 revealed the depth of Jesus’ mission: to set humanity free from the bondage of sin and death. Jesus offered His own life as that price—voluntarily taking our place, bearing the punishment we deserved, and restoring us to relationship with God. Believers are called to lay down their pride, comfort, and reputation to serve, to give, and to love sacrificially just like the way of Christ.

“Be kind and compassionate to those who are vulnerable.”

Daily Devotional
November 3, 2025

"They will die in the blink of an eye, and the people will tremble and die in the middle of the night. Those who are capable will be eliminated, not by human hands."
Job 34:20

We run along the path of life—rushing to meet deadlines, juggling family responsibilities, and chasing fleeting pleasures—but rarely stop to reflect on the fragile thread that holds everything together.

Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin, affectionately known as the "Nurse Goddess" by netizens, passed away at the young age of 31, at the most radiant moment of her life. On October 30th, she suffered a sudden heart attack and died while filming in Malaysia. The news shocked and saddened her family, friends, and countless fans. Just days before, she had shared a radiant photo on Instagram, brimming with health and joy—now that photo serves as a heartbreaking reminder: life is fleeting, and the world is unpredictable.

Her agent, Chris, described the sudden turn of events as leaving no time to react—life was cruelly taken away. The investigation continues, and the world mourns this young woman who touched others with her beauty, kindness, and warmth.

Her departure serves as a stark reminder: cherish every moment and live a meaningful life with love. Because in this unpredictable dance of life, tomorrow is never certain.

Job 34:20 calls us back to humility and reverence. It reveals the fragility of human life and exposes the folly of pride. Power, status, and influence may win people's admiration, but before the Lord who gives life, all seem as light as a feather. Let us choose to revere God in our limited lives, and sincerely love, live, and give thanks.

Life is fragile, yet eternally real .

DAILY REFLECTION

"They die in an instant, in the middle of the night. The people convulse and pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand”

Job 34:20

We race through life chasing deadlines, juggling family, grasping at fleeting pleasures, rarely pausing to reflect on the fragile thread that binds it all.

Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin, affectionately known as the “Nurse Goddess” of social media, was just 31 when her vibrant life was cut short. On October 30, while filming in Malaysia, she was struck with a sudden heart attack, leaving her loved ones and thousands of admirers stunned. Just days earlier, she had shared a radiant photo on Instagram, glowing with health and joy - a snapshot that now lingers as a haunting reminder of how swiftly life can change.

Her manager, Chris, spoke of the heartbreaking speed of her decline - a cruel twist that offered no time for intervention. As investigations into her passing continue, the world mourns a woman whose beauty, compassion, and infectious spirit touched countless lives.

Her story is a solemn call to cherish each moment, to love deeply, and to live with purpose. Because in this unpredictable dance of life, tomorrow is never promised.

Job 34:30 calls us to humility and reverence. It exposes the frailty of human existence and the folly of arrogance. Power, position, and influence may impress people, but they are weightless before the One who gives breath to all.

“Life is fragile, eternity is real”

DAILY REFLECTION

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭

God is the living water - He revives what is barren, breathes life into desolate places, and carves rivers through the wilderness. His power to redeem and restore knows no bounds.

Last night at Workplace at the River church, over 200 marketplace believers witnessed a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness through TOS Patron Tan Sri Dr Tan Koon Swan. His life story is a vivid tapestry of triumph, trial, and divine turnaround.

From humble beginnings, Tan Sri rose to prominence as president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and held leadership roles in major corporations. Yet in 1985, the Pan-El crisis brought his career to a crashing halt—resulting in imprisonment in Singapore and bankruptcy in Malaysia. The media once calculated it would take 36,000 years to repay his debts.

But God had other plans.

In a miraculous turn, Tan Sri was given the opportunity to broker a major land deal that cleared his bankruptcy in just 36 months. What seemed impossible became reality—not by human effort, but by divine intervention. He chose forgiveness over bitterness, releasing those who had wronged him and walking in the freedom of grace.

Years later, Glenn Knight—the very prosecutor who had charged him - publicly admitted Tan Sri had been wrongfully accused and offered a heartfelt apology. This act of reconciliation further affirmed the redemptive arc of Tan Sri’s journey.

Honours followed: a lifetime achievement award from the World Chinese Economic Forum in 2012, the long-awaited “Tan Sri” title in 2016, and the completion of his Doctorate in Business Administration in 2025.

Tan Sri’s story is not merely one of resilience—it is a living testimony of God’s mercy, justice, and restoration. From the ashes of disgrace, God raised up a man to reflect His glory. What the world saw as an end, God transformed into a new beginning.

Isaiah 43:18–19 reminds us that God specializes in new beginnings. Whether we face personal setbacks, broken relationships, or seasons of dryness, His promise stands: He can carve paths where none exist and bring living water into the deserts of our lives. The past may inform us, but it does not define the future God is preparing.

“The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.”

DAILY REFLECTION

"The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.”
Proverbs 12:22

In an age where shortcuts are celebrated and loopholes exploited, a quiet moment in Japan offered the world a powerful reminder: true integrity isn’t about being seen — it’s about being steadfast in what’s right, even when no one is watching.

In April 2025, Japan’s electronic toll collection (ETC) system unexpectedly failed for nearly 38 hours, disrupting over 100 toll booths and causing widespread traffic delays. To ease congestion, authorities opened the gates and allowed free passage, later inviting drivers to voluntarily pay their tolls online. More than 24,000 drivers voluntarily paid their tolls online, even though they could have easily avoided doing so.

This remarkable response reflects Japan’s deep-rooted cultural values of meiyo (honor) and shinrai (trust) — principles that quietly uphold a society even in the absence of enforcement. It’s a living example of how civic ethics, when nurtured, can lead to collective accountability and mutual respect.

The incident drew global attention, standing in stark contrast to systems that rely heavily on surveillance and penalties. It affirmed a timeless truth: honesty and trustworthiness are not just personal virtues — they are the invisible threads that hold communities together.

Proverbs 12:22 reminds us that integrity is not just a virtue; it is a reflection of God’s truth in human behavior. Living truthfully invites God’s delight and marks us as children of light in a world often shadowed by dishonesty.

“Honesty and Integrity are absolutely essential for all areas of life.”