FaithWatch Daily and Midnight Call Reflection

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🌙 Midnight Call Reflection — “When Justice Sleeps, Faith Must Arise”

Text: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” — Micah 6:8

In these turbulent times, it seems as though justice has grown weary and truth has fallen silent. Around the world, decisions are made not by conviction but by convenience. Wealth dictates what is right, and the cries of the poor are drowned by the noise of power. Yet, when justice sleeps, the people of God must not slumber.

The believer’s calling is not to echo the world’s corruption but to embody God’s righteousness. True faith is not measured by our prayers alone, but by how we treat others when it costs us something. The Church must once again be the conscience of society—a voice for the voiceless and a light in the gathering darkness.

Every generation faces its test: will we compromise for comfort, or stand for truth even when the world turns away? God still seeks men and women who will stand in the gap (Ezekiel 22:30), who will not be bought by gold nor silenced by fear.

The world may celebrate power, but Heaven celebrates integrity. The systems of men may fail, but the justice of God remains unshaken.

So tonight, as you bow in prayer, remember: when justice sleeps, faith must arise. Let your life speak where words fail. Let your compassion heal where laws fall short. And let your light shine until the night gives way to dawn.

🙏 Midnight Prayer:

Lord, awaken Your Church again. Teach us to love mercy, to stand for truth, and to walk humbly before You. Where injustice reigns, raise righteous voices. Where darkness grows, let Your light break forth. May we never be silent in the face of evil. Amen.

💬 Quote of the Night:

“When the world grows darker, even a small flame becomes impossible to ignore.”

Here are the expanded news highlights for 22 October 2025, including global, African/Nigerian, religious, and sports stories:

🌍 Global Highlights

  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged international sports federations to refrain from holding events in Indonesia after the host country barred Israeli athletes from the upcoming 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta.
  • The UN warned the global trade system is at risk of derailment as protectionist policies and new tariff threats mount. (Reuters)
  • A fuel-tanker explosion in 🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Niger State killed at least 35 people, raising fresh concerns over road safety and infrastructure oversight. (Reuters)

🇳🇬 Africa & Nigeria Highlights

  • Nigeria’s House of Representatives launched an inquiry into how US $4.6 billion in international health grants (2021-2025) were used, citing persistently high mortality rates from HIV, TB and malaria.
  • Nigeria’s Foreign Minister emphasised trade must be built on respect, not treated like a “Minecraft game”, and indicated Nigeria is relatively insulated from recent U.S. tariff measures.
  • The naira continues to face pressure, though not explicitly detailed today, as global risk-aversion affects African currencies.

✝️ Religious Highlights

  • Churches worldwide marked growing concerns over religious freedom, as faith-based reports identify dozens of nations using censorship, surveillance and detention to suppress believers.
  • Leading Christian bodies and Nigerian church associations responded to the tanker explosion and health grant probe by calling for moral governance, accountability and compassion for vulnerable communities.
  • Faith leaders in Indonesia and beyond criticised the sports exclusion of Israeli athletes, framing the decision as a reflection of broader issues of discrimination and the role of sport in justice and reconciliation.

⚽ Sports Highlights

  • Major sports controversy: Indonesia’s barring of Israeli gymnasts from the world championships has triggered IOC sanctions and a suspension of discussions about future events there.
  • The sports world watches closely as major federations and event-hosts face pressure to ensure all athletes, regardless of nationality, have equal access in line with global standards.



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