Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew‬ ‭20‬:‭28‬ ‭

True greatness, according to Jesus, is not found in status or recognition but in humility - meeting the needs of others with love and sacrifice. 

Mary Chen, Founder and Executive Director of Beacon Hospital and Beacon Chicken, embodies this principle in extraordinary ways. In 2010, she took over the former Wijaya International Medical Centre, renaming it Beacon Hospital. Despite having no medical background, she stepped into the unknown, guided by faith and a deep desire to make cancer treatment accessible to those in need. She faced immense challenges, including a devastating fire in 2015 but her faith in God never wavered.  Beacon Hospital stands as a beacon of hope, committed to providing affordable, high-quality cancer care through its extensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Similarly, Beacon Chicken was never about profit - it was born from a vision to provide wholesome food for cancer patients, with proceeds supporting the hospital’s charitable work. Through her selfless service, countless patients and families not only found healing but also received the gift of salvation, a testament to the power of love in action.

Matthew 20:28 is a call to a life of radical humility, boundless love, and unwavering service. In His own words, Christ reveals the essence of true greatness: not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.  It is an invitation to embody selfless love, to pour ourselves out for the good of others, and to live in a way that reflects the very heart of God. 

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority."
- Ken Blanchard