Daily Devotion

“The primary design principle of a hospital is to benefit the human soul, just as it benefits the human body. Therefore, daily preaching of the Word, distributing pamphlets, and providing face-to-face guidance to patients at their bedside are considered the core of the daily routine, and all professional medical duties should serve this goal.”

John Glasgow Kerr · "Guangzhou Boji Hospital Management Regulations and Medical Principles"

Scripture

Matthew 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of heaven and healing every disease and sickness.

Reflection

John the Baptist's charter echoes the Gospel of Matthew, like a mirror. We often separate our lives, viewing profession and faith, body and soul, as two separate things. However, Jesus' ministry is complete: He cared for physical pain, but even more so, He longed to save lost souls. Reflecting on my daily life—whether at work, practicing medicine, or interacting with others—am I merely fulfilling superficial professional duties, neglecting the soul behind them that yearns to be loved and illuminated by truth? True following means surrendering all worldly work to and serving the sacred mission of the Kingdom of Heaven.