Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
Proverbs‬ ‭24‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭

True success and lasting stability are not found in wealth or worldly power, but in the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge that flow from God Himself.

Professor Kitagawa Susumu, a distinguished scholar at Kyoto University and Executive Vice-President for Research Promotion, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These intricate molecular structures - designed with spacious channels that allow gases and chemicals to pass through - serve as powerful tools for harvesting water, capturing carbon dioxide, and storing energy-rich gases.

Such achievements are not merely the triumph of intellect, but a testament to the wisdom God imparts to those who seek understanding. The ability to stabilize and harness these frameworks reflects a profound grasp of chemical principles, yet it also echoes the divine order woven into the natural world. In these “rare and beautiful treasures,” we glimpse the majesty of God’s design - solutions to environmental and energy challenges that speak of His provision and care for creation.

Proverbs 24:3–4 reminds us that the most enduring and beautiful life is not crafted by human effort alone, but by the divine blueprint of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. It shows us that a life built on godly wisdom is not only resilient through every season, but radiant with purpose, becoming a living testimony of God’s goodness and the awe-inspiring work of the Master Builder.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands" (Psalm 19:1)