Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

6 Jan 2026

“For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.”Habakkuk‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭

In the journey of entrepreneurship, patience and vision are more than practical virtues. They are spiritual anchors that sustain us through seasons of uncertainty, challenge, and change.

As business owners, impatience can weigh heavily on our hearts. We often begin with passion and clarity, yet along the way we encounter obstacles, delays, and shifting market realities that test our resolve. Success is rarely immediate. However, what God has spoken will surely come to pass at the appointed time.

This truth calls us to remain faithful to our goals and strategies, even when results seem delayed. It urges us to examine whether our vision is rooted in truth, integrity, and sound principles, rather than in shortcuts or fleeting gains. A God-given vision becomes our compass—steadying us amid volatility and keeping us aligned with His purposes.

Therefore, business owners are called to prepare diligently, act wisely, and adapt with resilience, trusting that breakthroughs unfold according to God’s timing. Patience, when joined with purposeful action, lays the foundation for sustainable growth. Above all, we rest in the assurance that every promise God has spoken will be fulfilled—never early, never late, but precisely at the appointed time.

Habakkuk 2:3 teaches believers to live with hope, obedience, and endurance while waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled. It reminds us that faith is not tested in times of quick success, but in our ability to trust God’s word even when fulfillment seems far away—knowing that God is never late, but always arrives exactly on time.

"With God, there's always an appointed time for things, and when you put Him first, trust in His timing, and keep the faith, miracles happen!"