Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION  
22 October 2026

“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!” 
Psalm 84:1

Yesterday, I received a WhatsApp message from close friends who are currently enjoying their second world cruise. To my surprise, they shared that they had decided to cut their journey short because of an overwhelming sense of homesickness.

Despite the breathtaking destinations, unforgettable experiences, and excitement of travelling around the world, their hearts longed for home. Their decision reminded me of a simple yet profound truth: No matter how far we travel or how much we experience, there is still no place like home.

Homesickness is more than missing familiar surroundings. It reflects our deeper longing for belonging, security, love, and peace. Home is where we feel accepted, understood, and loved.

As I reflected on their experience, Psalm 84:1 came to mind: “How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!”

The psalmist expresses a longing that goes beyond earthly comfort. It is the soul’s yearning for the presence of God, where true peace, joy, and security are found.

Our earthly homes, however precious, are temporary. Even the most beautiful places cannot fully satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. We were created not merely to enjoy this world, but to live in fellowship with our Creator.

Jesus assures us in John 14:2 that His Father’s house has many rooms and that He is preparing a place for us. What a wonderful promise! Our ultimate home is not found in any earthly destination, but in the eternal presence of our Heavenly Father.

Until that glorious homecoming, we can experience His comforting presence wherever life takes us.

The greatest journey in life is not travelling around the world, but finding our way home to God.

Prayer:  
Heavenly Father, thank You for being our refuge and our eternal home. When our hearts grow restless, remind us that true peace is found in Your presence. Help us live each day with the joyful assurance that we belong to You, both now and forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

每日反思  
2026年10月22日

“万军之耶和华啊，祢的居所何等可爱！”  
诗篇 84:1

昨天，我收到一对好友发来的 WhatsApp 信息。他们目前正在享受第二次环球邮轮之旅。令我意外的是，他们告诉我，由于思乡之情越来越强烈，最终决定提前结束旅程，返回家园。

尽管沿途有壮丽的风景、难忘的经历，以及环游世界的兴奋与喜悦，他们的心却依然思念着家。他们的决定让我想起一个简单却深刻的道理：无论我们走得多远，经历多么精彩，始终还是自己的家最温暖。

思乡不仅仅是怀念熟悉的环境，更反映出我们内心深处对归属感、安全感、爱与平安的渴望。家，是一个让我们感到被接纳、被理解和被爱的地方。

当我思想他们的经历时，诗篇84:1浮现在脑海中：“万军之耶和华啊，祢的居所何等可爱！”

诗人所表达的渴望，超越了地上的安逸与舒适。这是灵魂深处对上帝同在的渴慕，因为唯有在祂里面，我们才能找到真正的平安、喜乐与保障。

地上的家无论多么珍贵，终究都是暂时的。即使世上最美丽的地方，也无法完全满足我们内心深处的渴望。上帝创造我们，不只是为了享受这个世界，更是要我们与创造我们的主建立亲密的关系。

耶稣在约翰福音14:2应许我们，祂父的家里有许多住处，祂去是为我们预备地方。这是何等美好的应许！我们最终的归宿，不在世上任何一个地方，而是在天父永恒的同在中。

在那荣耀的归家之日来到以前，无论人生带领我们走到哪里，我们都能经历上帝同在的安慰与平安。

人生最伟大的旅程，不是环游世界，而是回到上帝身边。

祷告：  
天父，感谢祢成为我们的避难所和永恒的家。当我们的心感到不安或迷失时，求祢提醒我们，真正的平安唯有在祢的同在中才能找到。帮助我们每天怀着喜乐与盼望生活，深信无论现在或将来，我们永远都属于祢。奉主耶稣基督的圣名祷告，阿们！