Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

"The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it"
Proverbs 10:22 

Lasting success and genuine well-being are gifts from God. When He blesses, He not only provides abundantly but also lifts the heavy burden of striving in our own strength.

Consider Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, whose name in Hebrew means “happy” or “blessed.” Asher’s legacy is a beautiful picture of divine favor. He was blessed with rich food and royal delicacies, a sign of abundance and delight. The prophecy that he would “dip his foot in oil” speaks of prosperity, ease, and a life marked by God’s goodness. Even more striking is the harmony he enjoyed - Asher was favored by his brothers, reflecting a life of contentment and peace. His blessings weren’t shadowed by the stress or striving that often accompany worldly wealth, instead it comes wrapped in peace, joy, and rest for the soul. Asher’s story reminds us that when God blesses, He does so completely - meeting our needs, calming our hearts, and surrounding us with joy.

Proverbs 10:22 invites believers to trust God as their ultimate provider, to seek His favor above human effort, and to remember that prosperity is not just about accumulation, but about living under His gracious care. True blessing is God-given, peace-filled, and lasting.

“God is the one who provides the strength, wisdom, and favor needed to succeed.”