FaithWatch Daily and the Midnight Call Reflection – 28 September 2025 ✨

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🌌 Midnight Call Reflection

Standing Firm in a Shaken World

The headlines today paint a world trembling: Gaza bleeds under relentless strikes, Sudan inches closer to famine, Nigeria struggles with economy and several challenges, and even the Church reels from the killing of priests and the destruction of sanctuaries. At first glance, despair seems to reign.

But beloved, the midnight call reminds us that the Church of Christ is unshakable. Empires rise and fall, economies crumble, but the kingdom of God endures. Jesus Himself declared:

“I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
(Matthew 16:18)

The murder of priests, the abduction of pastors, and the burning of churches are painful reminders of the cost of discipleship. Yet, history shows that persecution often births revival. Where the world sees an attempt to silence faith, God ignites a deeper fire.

Just as Tobi Amusan stood resilient on the track and earned silver for Nigeria, believers are called to run with endurance the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1). Our victories may not always glitter in the world’s eyes, but they resound in heaven’s record.

Tonight, let us not merely scroll through the news with sorrow or fear, but pray with intentionality:

  • For Gaza and Sudan, that peace and relief may come.
  • For Nigeria, that justice, truth, and stability may prevail.
  • For the persecuted Church, that faith may be strengthened and revival fanned into flame.

The night may be dark, but dawn is assured. Christ has overcome the world. The midnight call is not to despair, but to hope, to stand, and to shine.

✨ Reflection Prayer
“Lord, strengthen Your Church in times of trial. Teach us to endure, to love, and to shine as lights in a shaken world. Let persecution not quench the fire of revival, but fuel it. Amen.”


📰 News Highlights – 28 September 2025

🌍 Global

  • Gaza Crisis: Israeli strikes killed at least 40 Palestinians since dawn; malnutrition reported, with the death of an infant.
  • Iran Sanctions: Global powers tighten sanctions over nuclear enrichment and regional tensions.
  • Russia–NATO Tensions: Moscow warns NATO of “unimaginable consequences” over increased Baltic deployments.
  • Busan Film Festival: The 30th BIFF wrapped up; Gloaming in Luomu won Best Film.
  • Global Citizen Festival: Shakira and Cardi B headline the NYC concert linking music and activism.

🌍 Africa

  • UCI Road World Championships, Kigali: Rwanda hosts with tough routes and competitive races.
  • Sudan Crisis: Aid groups warn of famine as conflict escalates, millions displaced.
  • South Africa: Power cuts intensify as Eskom battles grid collapse threats.

🇳🇬 Nigeria

  • Fuel Crisis Looming: FG suspends naira-based petrol sales, raising fears of shortages.
  • Dangote Refinery Dispute: PENGASSAN and TUC demand reinstatement of 800 sacked workers.
  • Zamfara Mine Collapse: Federal Government launches rescue efforts after fatalities reported.
  • Aviation Update: NCAA considers certification of China’s COMAC C919 jet for Nigerian carriers.

✝️ Religion

  • Anglican & Catholic Catechists Jubilee: Lagos Ecclesiastical Province celebrates a Jubilee for catechists, launching a new discipleship syllabus.
  • Priest Killed in Enugu: Fr. Mathew Eya murdered in an ambush; Fr. Wilfred Ezeamba earlier kidnapped in Kogi released.
  • FG Denies Religious Genocide Claims: Government says violence affects all, not targeted at Christians alone.
  • Christian Persecution Worsens: Reports reveal ~1,200 churches destroyed annually in Nigeria, hundreds of clergy killed or abducted.

⚽ Sports

  • World Athletics, Tokyo 2025:
    • Tobi Amusan wins silver in the women’s 100m hurdles.
    • Kanyinsola Ajayi runs in the men’s 100m final.
  • Swiss Darts Trophy: Top players, including Luke Humphries, compete in Basel.
  • UEFA Champions League: Matchday 1 saw Arsenal beat Athletic Club 2-0; Union SG upset PSV 3-1; Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Marseille. Fixtures continue this week.



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