FaithWatch Daily and Midnight Call Reflection

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🌙 Midnight Call Reflection

“When the State Strikes, the Church Stands”

Tonight, the world reels over force used against protesters, coups in foreign lands, and escalating global tension. But the Church has a divine posture not of retaliation, but of bold witness. When the state strikes, the Church does not shrink — it stands in prayer, love, and prophetic courage.

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake” (Matthew 5:10). The test of faith is not public applause but faithful witness in conflict. Nigeria’s streets filled with tear gas; Madagascar’s youth rise in prayer; Gaza’s churches tremble — yet the Church must not tremble with them.

Beloved, tonight’s call is this:

  • We do not provoke the hand of violence, but we do not retreat either.
  • We love the enemy and pray for those who persecute, yet we speak truth.
  • We carry the presence of God where injustice rules, offering solace and insisting on dignity.

The kingdom of God is not tangible only in cathedrals but in streets, in protest lines, in tear-gas clouds. The Church must not wait for peace — it must be the peace.

Pray:

Lord, grant us courage. Let us be ministers of mercy, justice, and reconciliation even when the world lashes out. May Your kingdom come in every heart and nation.

The night may sting, but the Church’s resolve must not waver.


📰 Global & Regional Highlights

  • Global firms absorb over $35B cost from U.S. tariffs
    Companies worldwide report more than $35 billion in impacts due to U.S. tariffs — but many are revising down their worst-case forecasts amid new trade deals.

  • U.S. appeals court allows Trump to send troops to Portland
    A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump may deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, halting a previous injunction blocking the move.

  • U.S. federal government shutdown likely to end this week
    White House adviser Kevin Hassett said the 20-day government shutdown might conclude soon as pressure mounts ahead of national “No Kings” rallies.

  • U.S. steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce wobbles
    With renewed violence threatening the ceasefire, U.S. envoys held talks in Jerusalem with Prime Minister Netanyahu to push Israel and Hamas back onto the ceasefire path.

  • Amazon AWS suffers major global outage
    Amazon’s cloud unit, AWS, experienced a widespread outage affecting thousands of apps and websites — including popular social platforms and financial services.

  • Trump expects fair trade deal with China, downplays Taiwan risk
    In comments ahead of a meeting with Xi Jinping, President Trump expressed optimism about a trade deal and minimized the likelihood of conflict over Taiwan.

  • Australia and U.S. deepen strategic talks
    Trump met Australia’s PM Albanese, with discussions touching on rare earth supply, AUKUS sub deals, and regional cooperation.

🇳🇬 Nigeria & Africa Highlights

  • Protests, Tear Gas in Abuja over Kanu detention
    Nigerian police used tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. Roads were blocked in parts of the capital, and dozens were arrested.

  • Oil firms face scrutiny under new legislative probe
    Nigeria’s House of Reps moved to investigate oil companies for alleged violations of the Petroleum Industry Act, local content laws, and tax evasion (continuing from earlier developments). (Note: probe motion was earlier reported)

  • Madagascar youth protest military rule
    In the wake of a recent coup, Gen Z protesters in Madagascar demand voice and representation under the new regime.

  • Nigeria’s naira under pressure
    The naira is forecast to weaken further amid global risk aversion and constrained dollar supply.


⛪ Religious / Church Highlights

  • Christian leaders condemn the use of force in Kanu protests
    Nigeria’s Christian community associations released statements decrying the use of tear gas and arrests during protests in Abuja. They urged restraint, justice, and peaceful demonstration.

  • Churches in Gaza appeal for renewed protection
    As ceasefire tensions rise, local church leaders called on international Christian networks and faith organizations to advocate more strongly for secure corridors and protection of worship areas.

  • Madagascar youth prayer gatherings launch
    In the face of uncertainty under military rule, youth Christian groups in Madagascar began organizing open-air prayer gatherings, calling for peace, voice, and moral governance in their nation.


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