Yet, let’s look at the six biblical steps of how God views family reunions regards as:
1. Family Unity Is God’s Design:
The Bible consistently affirms family as something God intentionally created to be a place of love, belonging, and growth.
The Psalmist says, “God sets the lonely in families” (Psalm 68:6, NKJV) encouraging us to bring people of lonely families into loving communities – letting our homes be opened with our hearts generous, and let no one be left unseen.
CNY reunions allow relatives return home, reconnect, and share life and reflect this God–given desire for togetherness. The act of coming home echoes the biblical theme of restoration and unity. Also, sitting together around the dining table reminds us that relationships matter more to one another than our achievements or possessions.
2. Honouring Parents and Elders:
Respect for elders is central in both Chinese culture and the Bible.
Indeed, the Bible says, “Honor your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20:12, NKJV) and “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly.” (Leviticus 19:32, NKJV), and by this, family gatherings during CNY would be the place to where elders are honored and listened to, align closely with biblical teachings about respect, humility, and gratitude. Truly, the presence of elders brings wisdom and continuity, while children bring joy and hope. These moments strengthen family identity and remind each person that they belong to.
3. Reconciliation and Peace within the Family:
CNY often emphasizes letting go of past conflicts to start the new year fresh. Scripture strongly supports this idea.
The apostle Paul says, “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18, NKJV) and by this, we are to gather to strengthen our family bonds with one another as we live in peaceful harmony together. Truly, family reunions provide a chance for forgiveness, healing, and renewed relationships – and Jesus repeatedly taught as essential to Godly living. By this, family is a gift, and time spent together is something to be cherished, and the strengthened family bonds become a foundation for facing the future with confidence and hope.
4. Sharing Meals Builds Love and Fellowship:
In the Bible, shared meals are deeply meaningful. They symbolize unity, acceptance, and joy just as how the Scriptures says, “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts” (Acts 2:46, NKJV) reminding us how we are to knit our hearts together in love at our dining tables joyously and have gratitude for one another, where love, fellowship, and thankfulness are deepened in every home. And, the reunion dinner during CNY mirrors this biblical picture of fellowship where food becomes a way to express love and togetherness.
5. Passing Down Values and Faith:
CNY is a time for stories, traditions, and wisdom to be passed to younger generations. The Bible encourages this strongly, just as Moses says, “These commandments… impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home” (Deuteronomy 6:6–7, NKJV) and this CNY season is the time where our faith and values are lovingly passed down around our family tables especially with our kids, for passing down values and faith is a precious calling. Indeed, family gatherings are opportunities to teach values like gratitude, faithfulness, generosity, and respect.
Truly, the apostle Paul says, “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NKJV) and we as Christians can view this season as a time to thank God for family, provision, and the chance to begin anew with wisdom and faith, stepping into a lunar new year, with thankful hearts to anchor us and hopeful faith to guide us forward.
Above all, though our traditions may differ culturally, yet the values behind them have to be aligned in harmony with Scripture, having a family reunion that bond during CNY reflects biblical principles of unity, honor, reconciliation, fellowship, and gratitude today.
Are your family values aligned in harmony with God’s Scriptures today?
Blessed Lunar New Year Everyone!
Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987–1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills & a HR Administrator Graduate (CHRA) under Human Capital Singapore–SGEnable Collaboration of Partnership – HCS HR PowerBank (7th Dec 2021 to 3rd June 2022) | Former Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant |A Connecter in ServeHope Pte Ltd & GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd | A KeyGuard Specialist @(these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch) | an Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017); A Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Stories for LIFE (Affiliated with Youth Corps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster) |A PwD Advocate – a representing voice of the Disabled Community to the public today.
Prayer Response to this featured article:
Heavenly Father, may You bless our togetherness as we spend time in our families during this CNY season.
(Written by Jeremy Koh, 16th February 2026 – CNY Eve)
