Dr. Tan Tech Zinc

DAILY REFLECTION
6 April 2026

"He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed."       1 Peter 2:24 

On 22 September 2012—the very day I stepped down from all my key positions at FGBMF Malaysia—my life took an unexpected and harrowing turn. I fell into a monsoon drain, suffering a deep cut on the sole of my right foot. What seemed like a simple injury soon escalated into gangrene, bringing me to the brink of losing my leg. I was hospitalized for 23 difficult days, with the first week marked by intense pain and relentless itchiness caused by the strong antibiotics fighting the infection.

Yet, in the midst of this trial, God was clearly at work. What appeared to be a season of suffering became an incredible opportunity for ministry, as I had the privilege to share the gospel with the nursing staff—six of whom came to faith in Christ. During those darkest moments, the words of 1 Peter 2:24 became a profound source of peace and strength, anchoring my heart in God’s unchanging truth.

On Good Friday, we remember how Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross. His suffering was not in vain; it was the price paid for our redemption. “By His wounds you have been healed” reminds us that true healing begins with the restoration of our relationship with God.

But the story does not end at the cross. The purpose of His sacrifice is transformation—“that we might die to sin and live for righteousness.” This promise comes to life on Resurrection Sunday. Through His victory over death, Jesus opens the way for new life—not only physical recovery but spiritual renewal.

In my own journey, I have experienced this truth firsthand. Even amid suffering, His grace sustained me, His purpose unfolded, and His healing—both spiritual and physical—became real. Because He lives, we have hope, strength, and power to rise above every trial.

1 Peter 2:24 calls us to remember Christ’s sacrifice, embrace the freedom He provides, and live a transformed life marked by righteousness and gratitude. May this truth inspire you to trust Him fully, no matter what challenges you face.

“We live and die; Christ died and lived!”               —John Scott