Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Psalm 116:15

Saints are treasures in God’s kingdom. Their passing stirs both grief and gratitude - grief, because we will deeply miss them; gratitude, because God has lovingly received them into His eternal embrace.

When I received the shocking news of the passing of our fellow board member and dear friend, Rev. Dr. Daniel Cheah, on the morning of August 19, my heart grieved the loss of a beloved brother in Christ. It is difficult to grasp that he is no longer with us in the physical sense.

Rev. Dr. Daniel Cheah served as the Senior Pastor of His Sanctuary of Glory (HSG), preaching with unwavering passion for God and His church. Through his Spirit-led ministry, countless lives were transformed - whether in seminars, leadership conferences, or churches across the globe. He planted and supported churches and ministries not only in Malaysia but also in Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, China, Ghana, Nigeria, and Thailand.

A visionary leader, Rev. Dr. Cheah inspired the church to pursue its God-given potential, nurturing a vibrant congregation and expanding the reach of global ministry. His dedication was precious in the eyes of the Lord. His service, teachings, and impact stand as a living testimony of his faith, making his passing not merely a loss but a sacred moment of being welcomed home.

His departure from this world is not the end of his story. His legacy lives on in the hearts he touched, the ministries he built, and the eternal rest he now enjoys in the glorious presence of the Lord.

Psalm 116:15 reminds us that the believer’s death is not meaningless or overlooked. It is a moment God treasures, a transition He ordains, and a victory He celebrates. For the child of God, death is not to be feared but embraced as the doorway to eternal joy with the Lord.

“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude."