One of the most common modern misperceptions about the Holy Spirit is that the ruach maintains office hours. We expect that when we pray, the Spirit is waiting to guide us. We believe that when we make our hearts attentive, the Spirit is ready to speak to us. We trust that the Spirit is working whenever we're awake. But the moment our head hits the pillow and we sign off for the night, we assume the Spirit goes on break.
Yet the Spirit we meet throughout the Scriptures is a night owl. The ruach not only works during the day but is also nocturnal, wildly active after the sun goes down. The Spirit we encounter in the Bible often comes to us beneath beams of moonlight and whispers to us in those unguarded moments while we're dreaming. |
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June 23 — Iranian Christians find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place, as the recent Israeli leave them with a mix of fear and hope. While many in the Iranian diaspora and underground church see the strikes as a potential path to end the longstanding oppression of the current Iranian regime, they also mourn the loss of lives and the devastation in their homeland. (Christianity Today) |
| June 23 — Hot on the heels of Louisiana (June 20, below), Texas passed a law mandating a specific version of the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. The Texas law further requires that schools provide time for voluntary prayer and Scripture reading. Participants must sign consent forms and are prohibited from making prayers audible to non-participants. Still, legal battles are anticipated. Overall, 52% of Americans approve of Christian prayer in schools, though opinions vary widely by state. (RNS) |
| June 24 — The second season of Amazon's hit biblical drama House of David is set to premiere this fall, less than a year after its debut. Chronicling King David's journey from shepherd to Israel's ruler, the first season garnered over 40 million viewers, becoming one of Prime Video's most-watched series. The new season will stream exclusively on Wonder Project, a faith-focused subscription channel launching as a Prime add-on later this year. (RELEVANT) |
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