Tek SengDr. Tan

DAILY REFLECTION

15 Dec 2025

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33

Throughout history, we see ordinary people who, through extraordinary courage, become instruments of hope.

In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of girls’ right to education in a region where the Taliban’s strict interpretations of Sharia law forbade girls from attending school. As a young girl in Pakistan, she faced violent opposition that culminated in an assassination attempt. Her world was marked by fear, pain, and injustice. Yet her response was not silence or hatred, but courage, forgiveness, and an unwavering commitment to peace.

Her life illustrates a profound truth: hope can rise from trauma, and courage can be born in the midst of pain. While her strength is human, it points us toward a deeper reality—the eternal hope found in Christ.

For the same God who sustained Malala in her trial, is the God who calls us today to live as witnesses of His transforming hope.

John 16:33 calls us to face the world honestly yet live boldly. We are reminded that trouble may shape our journey, but it does not define our destiny. Peace is possible, courage is sustainable, and hope endures because the One who overcame the world walks with us still.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."  
– Albert Einstein