Dr. Tan Tek Seng

Daily Reflection
November 12, 2025

“Rest now, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the whole earth.”
Psalm 46:10

True and lasting peace does not lie in your ability to control your environment, but in your trust in the Lord who is in control of everything.

In 2018, twelve young Thai soccer players and their coach were trapped in a cave deep in the mountains—floodwaters rose, darkness enveloped them, and hope dwindled. For seventeen days, the world prayed for them.

Yet, within that suffocating cave, a profound tranquility prevailed. The instructors led the children in quiet meditation and prayer; while outside the cave, people of different nationalities and faiths joined together in pleading for a miracle. Unexpectedly, everyone was rescued safely.

When the voices of fear are loudest, God invites us to be quiet—not because the storm has passed, but because He is greater than the storm. Quietness is not weakness, but a trust; a deep inner conviction that even if we cannot see a way out, God is already at work.

When chaos surrounds you, remember—the God who brings light in the dark cave can also bring peace to your heart. Be quiet, and know that He is God.

Psalm 46:10 calls us to lay down our struggles of fear and anxiety, to quiet our hearts before God, and to acknowledge His unshakeable sovereignty.

"The foundation of peace is God's trustworthiness and the truth of His nature and promises."