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✨ Today’s Faith Highlights (August 28, 2025)
1. Ancient Christian Cathedral Unearthed in France
Archaeologists in southeastern France have uncovered the remains of a 1,500-year-old Christian cathedral and baptistery. This discovery testifies to the enduring legacy of the gospel in Europe. Long before the continent embraced secular modernity, Christ’s name was already being exalted in worship. For us today, it is a reminder: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).
2. Religious Scandal in America: Exploitation Exposed
The Kingdom of God Global Church in the U.S. is under heavy investigation after FBI raids exposed allegations of forced labor, money laundering, and abuse. With over $50 million raised through questionable practices, the story is a sobering warning. When churches forsake Christ’s truth for greed, the witness of the gospel suffers. Jesus already cautioned us: “By their fruits you will recognize them” (Matthew 7:20).
3. Court Victory for Religious Freedom
In a brighter development, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the rights of a Christian physician assistant fired for her convictions. This ruling affirms that faith has a place in the public square. For every believer facing pressure at work or school, this victory echoes Peter’s bold confession: “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
4. Pilgrimage and Infrastructure in India
India’s spiritual tourism is booming, drawing millions to sacred sites. But warnings have been raised about infrastructure gaps that threaten both pilgrims and the environment. Faith inspires journeys, but preparation ensures safety. As James reminds us: “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:17). Our devotion must be accompanied by wisdom and stewardship.
5. Building Interfaith Bridges in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is preparing to host the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions next month. The Russian Orthodox Church’s message ahead of the gathering—“faith is a gift”—resonates with Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” In a fractured world, such congresses remind us of the importance of dialogue and the witness of true grace.
✝️ Reflection: Treasure and Test
Today’s stories remind us that faith is both a treasure to preserve and a test to endure. It connects us to our roots, inspires millions to seek God, and calls us to live with integrity in a watching world. Yet faith is also vulnerable to corruption and neglect when it is not guarded in truth.
As believers, let us stand firm, keep watch, and walk faithfully in Christ.
🙏 Prayer
Lord, keep us faithful in a world full of distraction and deception. Let our lives reflect Your truth, so that the gospel is honored among nations. Amen.
The Midnight Call: Why We Must Keep Watch
At midnight, when the world is at its deepest slumber, a cry breaks through the silence: “Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!” (Matthew 25:6). This scripture does more than recount a parable; it mirrors the urgency of our times. In a world shaken daily by spiritual, political, and social upheavals, the Church is summoned to watchfulness.
Every day, headlines remind us that faith is not confined to sacred spaces—it is lived, contested, celebrated, and challenged in the public square. From violent attacks on places of worship to interfaith collaborations for peace, from laws that shape how faith communities thrive to the testimonies of believers standing firm under persecution, we are witnessing signs that require sober reflection.
Keeping watch is not paranoia; it is preparedness. It means reading the signs of the times with spiritual eyes open, discerning God’s hand in world affairs, and praying with understanding. It calls us to be like the wise virgins, lamps trimmed and burning with oil, ready for the Master’s arrival.
The Midnight Call is not only about future expectation but also about present responsibility. To watch means to intercede for the persecuted, to defend truth where it is threatened, to stand for justice, and to rejoice where God’s kingdom breaks through in unexpected places.
Beloved, let us not be lulled into spiritual sleep by comfort or distraction. The cry is sounding even now—in the headlines, in the struggles of the Church, in the groaning of creation, in the whisper of the Spirit.
The Midnight Call reminds us daily: Christ is nearer than when we first believed (Romans 13:11). Let us keep watch.
✦ Closing Benediction for Each Edition
"Beloved, as we await the Bridegroom, let us keep our lamps trimmed and burning. May your spirit remain watchful, your faith unshaken, and your heart set on the hope of His appearing. Until the cry is heard at midnight, keep watch—and keep the fire alive."
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