Dr. Tan Tech Zinc

DAILY REFLECTION

24 March 2026

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,” Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭

Taking on the mantle of leading TOS after the passing of my founding partner on 22 January 2023—at a stage in life when many are considering retirement—has given me  fresh and personal meaning to Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:18. In those early days, the path ahead seemed daunting: no financial resources, no educational infrastructure, and no team to rely on. Yet, through each season of uncertainty, I have witnessed the steady, gracious hand of God guiding me.

Paul’s prayer that “the eyes of your heart may be enlightened” speaks not merely of intellectual understanding, but of a Spirit-given clarity that enables us to perceive God’s purposes beyond visible limitations. As my team and I journeyed toward the milestone of TOS receiving ATA accreditation on 19 September 2025, this illumination became increasingly real. God opened the eyes of my heart to see hope where there seemed none, purpose where there was ambiguity, and spiritual richness in the midst of material lack.

This divine enlightenment brought with it a deep assurance of “the hope to which He has called” me—not a distant or abstract hope, but a living conviction anchored in His faithfulness. It also revealed “the riches of His glorious inheritance,” reminding me that the true measure of success is not in resources possessed, but in obedience to His calling.

Coupled with prayer, this growing clarity has enabled me to embrace the responsibility with quiet confidence and steadfast faith. God continues to light the path ahead, empowering me to lead with a vision grounded not in human strength, but in His eternal promises. Indeed, age has not diminished the calling, but refined it. Like fine wine, faith matures—becoming deeper, clearer, and more precious with time.

Ephesians 1:18 reminds us that old age is not a season of decline, but of illumination—where the heart, enlightened by God, sees more clearly than ever before.

“Growing older is a privilege often denied.”