Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.”
Isaiah‬ ‭57‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭

There are moments when God, in His mercy, calls His children home - not as an act of abandonment, but as an act of deliverance. He spares them from future suffering, judgment, or the evil days yet to come.

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk - a 31-year-old American conservative political influencer, commentator, and podcaster - was tragically taken from this world. As the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, which he launched at just 18 years old, Charlie dedicated himself to mobilizing young conservatives and promoting Christian values. He was known as a man of faith, a devoted husband, and a father of two.

While speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University, his life was cut short by a sniper’s bullet. In a time of increasing political violence in the United States, his passing can be seen not only as a grievous loss but also as a transition - from the contentious and broken realm of this world into the eternal peace of God’s presence.

Regardless of political perspective, the death of one so young is a profound tragedy. Our hearts ache for his wife, children, family, friends, and all who mourn him. May the Lord surround them with His unfailing love, grant them strength for each day, and comfort them. 

Isaiah 57:1–2 calls us to lift our eyes above the sorrow of loss and see through the lens of eternity. In God’s wisdom, the taking of the righteous is not an act of abandonment but of mercy - shielding them from what lies ahead and ushering them into His peace. For those who belong to Christ, death is never the end; it is the doorway into His perfect presence, where every tear is wiped away and joy is made complete.

"I am the door; whoever enters through Me will be saved" - John 10:9