Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭

Those who grieve often encounter God’s presence in ways that those who rely only on their own strength may never know. Their tears become a sacred passage through which divine comfort flows.

Yesterday’s reports of the devastating floods in North Sumatra, claiming nearly 600 lives and leaving countless families searching for loved ones, pierce our hearts. In such tragic moments, grief and longing for hope echo deeply within us.

Our human journey is marked by trials that feel overwhelming, but in the darkest hours, the God of all comfort bends low. He carries the weight of sorrow, whispers strength into exhaustion, and reminds us that no tear falls unnoticed.

As we remember the victims of the Sumatra floods, let us mourn with them, pray for them, and stand alongside them in solidarity. But above all, let us trust that the God who sees every tear will bring comfort, restoration, and hope, both now and in the days to come.

May His mercy flow deeper than the waters, and may His comfort rise higher than their sorrow, assuring us that even in tragedy, His love remains steadfast and His presence unshaken.

Matthew 5:4 reminds us that God never turns away from suffering, He steps into it with us. Mourning is called blessed not because sorrow itself is good, but because in the midst of pain, God draws near. He meets us in our tears with His unfailing comfort, His tender mercy, and His steadfast love.

“What the world sees as weakness, God transforms into a place of encounter.”