Beauty&thegospel issue no 2

Beauty & The Gospel MADE PERFECT THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

EXCLUSIVE We get back to the basics with

Z_LUS THE ZEAL THE SPIRIT OF JEZEBEL IS REVEALED

#B&TG GIVEAWAY

IF YOU DON'T KNOW JESUS, DON'T DIE! ISSUE NO 2 MARCH 2018

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IN THIS ISSUE before i even start i'd like to welcome siyabonga makhathini (the man behind the digital stuff).he has joined beauty&thegospel team and we appreciate all he does and his presence. i hope this magazine is everything you need and are revived. In THESE last days we need to do as much as we can to spread the good news. hope this magazine in some way does that. take your time when reading it ,it's totally worth it and share it as much as you can, they will thank you later :). if you are interested in contributing, please do email: beautyandthegospel@gmail.co m also follow our insta and facebook page @beautyandthegospel . remember king jesus loves you unconditionally and is coming back very soon!

EDITORS NOTE

EXCLUSIVE WITH Z_LUUS MY TESTIMONY BY MARLA

IF YOU DON'T KNOW JESUS, DON'T DIE! WE CELEBRATE BILLY GRAHAM

THE SPIRIT OF JEZEBEL IS REVEALED IT WAS THE HAND OF GOD

EDITOR'S NOTE Your majesty As I reflect on the 1st issue of Beauty&TheGospel and the feedback received, I’m genuinely still blow away and so ever grateful.

You know, sometimes in life the very same things we personally take to be small things are actually a big deal, especially to others.

It makes one realize how the “small things” well if they ever are, are actually big. Just like where we are spending our immortal lives.

Have you ever taken time to ask yourself: If I were to die now, where am I going to spend the rest of my immortal life? This is a question that every one of us needs to ask ourselves more often because just like the Rapture we have no idea when that day/hour will be. I love how some guy says: “if we can just put it in our heads and hearts that this world is merely a mirage, façade and how temporary it all is”. In this issue we have an article written by our regular writer M.K who talks about: If you don’t know Jesus, don’t die! Now if that doesn’t give you goose bumps, I don’t know what will.

Please take your time and introspect while you still have the time because our King Jesus is coming back any second. In this issue we also celebrate an awesome servant of the gospel Rev Billy Graham, who lived for our King and contributed so much to the Gospel and I’m certain Heaven threw a huge welcoming party.

Ok, let me leave it there, enjoy every second of this issue and don’t forget to share it as we make our King famous.

Till next time, you are loved by me and Him.

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BACK TO BASICS WITH Z_LUS WE GOT THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHAT WITH MOGOMOTSI KNOWN AS Z_LUS THE ZEAL.YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEARN SO MUCH,YOU CAN THANK US LATER. FOR MORE, CHECK OUT THE FULL RECORDED INTERVIEW ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE. WRITTEN BY: EMPRESS TEEKAY

Who is Mogomosti also known as Z_LUS the ZEAL personally and professionally?

Personally I’m a coach who works with children, we generally do physical education by the way I love working with children. Then professionally Z_lus is trying to pay Mogomosti’s bills (lol). I’m a rapper and poet who is part of a group called WeWillWorship and a hip hop artist coming out as a solo artist.

How and when did you become Born Again?

Where do I start? Well I grew up in a Christian home. I was taught about Jesus from a very young age, a seed was planted from birth. With that church is all I knew but I personally made the decision to accept Christ at the age of 12. It happened one Sunday when the Pastor did an altar call and I just found myself in the front to accept Jesus.

When I say the name Jesus what come to mind?

A Healer. The reason why I say Healer is because He came to restore and when restoration comes through, everything will be fine.

You are a poet and rapper right.

How did you decide to combine that craft with the Gospel?

Initially when I started writing I was mostly alone in my room. What I would write would come out of my heart and what was in my heart was Jesus. I started as a poet then later transitioned into rap which developed from there. I later realised that what was flowing in my heart is what I wrote and that happened automatically.

When did you become part of WeWillWorship and how has the journey been so far?

The journey has been amazing. The reason why I say amazing is because we have seen lives change and being transformed. Also having to see how Worship can be extended beyond the boundaries of our country and culture because WeWillWorship is a multicultural movement that is there to combine the rainbow nation whilst proclaiming the name of Jesus.

When writing material for gigs or collaborations, what goes into that and what inspires you?

One always has to prepare for gigs. My aim is to stay relevant and consistent, so preparation and research are very important. Then when it comes to the actual writing, my inspiration is God and finding ways or should I say words to describe Him, which I must say excites me.

You have a new single out, please take us into the process from the beginning and the decision to release it on your birthday?

Ok, so my new single is titled “Back to Basics”. I’v e been wanting to release it for some time now, but you know with everything, it has its time and so happens that my birthday was the perfect time. With the cover, I asked Bonga Cele to design it and hey he did an excellent job.

I FOUND THAT IT'S EASIER REMEMBERING SCRIPTURE WHEN I PRAY IT OVER MY LIFE. To someone listening to your single, what do you want them to know?

Back to Basics is about us humans not complicating life. You know we've somehow complicated life, where by simple things like 1+1 have now become a complicated equation which is not bad but becomes confusing in a sense. We tend to do a lot of things just to get to that one thing, which is also adds to why I wrote it. Let’s just get back to the basics.

What are the perks of being Born Again?

One thing that remains as a perk to me has to the fact that I’m able to believe in Something Greater than what exists as physical matter. So being able to believe in the Supernatural more than just believing in the physical. We need not forget that the flesh will eventually die and if my material possessions where to be taken away, I’d have my soul and that for me is the greatest advantage ever given to man.

What challenges have you faced or are still facing as a Born Again Christian male?

Sexual immorality, pornography, masturbation, slight depression, insecurities and family dysfunction. Those would be some of the things and I’m certain that there is someone out there who is not born again and is going through the same things. My advice to someone going through the same thing is Jesus is the Way, Truth and Life.

If Jesus were to visit you for one day, what would you say to Him and how would you spend the rest of the day with Him. Firstly, I’d be like: yoo whats up and I say this because I’d want to see His response as that’s the culture I’m used to especially that kind of greeting. Ok on a serious note though, I’d ask Him if I’m faithful and on the right track? Then when it comes to spending the rest of the day, I’d love for us to spend it doing the things I love and that would be playing basketball, go to the studio and ask Him to throw a young song, rap or poem about me.

If you could change somethings about the modern church, what would it be?

Writing our own songs and the conversations. We need to start talking about issues that people are facing on a daily basis. Create an environment that allows one to be free and support which is where scripture comes in.

@z_lusthezeal

What can you say to the young Christian who has decided that they will become committed to Jesus and the gospel when they are older?

I’d say it’s a journey, take it step by step, back to the basics and don’t complicate life. Read the word, serve in church which is very important because it’s good to be around a community that can witness the things you are doing and are able to call you out on them. Lastly, do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are “young”.

Last words or rather advice for the young Christians?

Seek healing in your soul. Pursue being well in your soul because once that is alright then everything else will be okay.

The way you pursue money or your dreams and how you handle yourself will always result to the way you are holding your soul together and who your giving it to. Take care of your soul, seek healing and the be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

We are glad to announce that we have added a writer who will be a regular on the magazine. Her name is Elizabeth, she is young, Born again and passionate about helping teens going through life’s challenges. Her articles will be titled: BETH, WHATS ON YOUR MIND? In this issue Beth introduces herself.

BETH, what's on your mind?

Hello beautiful people. My name is Elizabeth and I run @christinspiredjoy on Instagram. I’m from the United States and live in North Carolina, sadly I don’t live at the coast, so no beach living for me yet. I am 14years old and I would say that I have been a Christian my whole life. My mother is also a Christian and spends time daily reading her Bible, she raised me to be Christian but I must say at first I didn’t really understand any of it but I appreciate it a lot now that I do.

I’ve still got a lot to learn but I’m excited about being part of the magazine and sharing what’s on my mind. Please if you need to talk direct message me on Instagram @christinspiredjoy. Let’s grow together and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. xoxo Beth

IF YOU DON'T KNOW JESUS, DON'T DIE! PART 1

BY M.K I was travelling on the freeway one day when my eye caught a sign at the church next to the freeway. It was written “IF YOU DON’T KNOW JESUS, DON’T DIE”; this gave me something to think about.

Hebrews 9:27 says: “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement”. Now the only way to escape judgement it’s by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, He sacrificed Himself to save us Romans 14:11.

You are safe when you are still alive because you can always turn around from your sins and repent. Trouble starts the day your spirit leaves your body. Religion has made salvation so weak and unnecessary.

Unfortunately this is the only way to escape God’s judgement. John 3:3-7, verse 7 says: “You must be born again”. This isn’t a choice but a command and whenever anyone chooses to act or live against God’s commands or principles there are always consequences. “Be not deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap (Galatians 5; 7).

YOU MAY THINK YOU CAN LIVE FINE WITHOUT JESUS CHRIST, BUT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO DIE WITHOUT HIM. C. H. SPURGEON People are living life like there is no tomorrow, some will even tell you that God is love therefore the existence of hell is a false doctrine. Yes, you can enjoy life and do whatever you want, it’s your prerogative. But that dreadful day when you leave this body to go and face your Creator, trust me you don’t want to stand before God and hear these dreadful words “ And I will declare to them, I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, you who practice lawlessness” ( Matthew 7:23). Nobody wants to be condemned to eternal death or hell so to speak, at the end of the day it’s our own choices that will condemn us as we have been given a lifeline and that lifeline is Jesus Christ. TO BE CONTINUED

If you want to make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior, pray this prayer

SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH

I chose you before I gave you life, and before you were born I selected you

JEREMIAH 1:5

THE SPIRIT OF JEZEBEL! WRITTEN BY VARIOUS WRITERS In this issue I found it urgent to layout the Jezebel spirit. It is most unfortunate that there are some Christians possessed by this evil spirit. Sadly most of them are not even aware of that and how it is currently operating in the church (Christians). This devilish spirit is responsible for tearing down churches, derailing pastors and different Christian ministries. It does not end there, it’s also responsible for breaking up marriages, friendships, causing squabbles among church members. Hence the divisions and competition amongst Christians. Satan himself is the mastermind of this evil spirit. He infiltrates people and happens to be the chief agent of this demonic and destructive spirit.

1. It’s very important that we know who Jezebel is?

Firstly, Jezebel was a Phoenician princess in the 9th century, who married Ahab the prince of Israel. Now we don’t say she was “married to” because she simply wore the pants in the marriage and turned her husband the king into a wimp. Jezebel was a wicked woman and a murderer, a true enemy of God.

REVELATIONS 2:20 “NEVERTHELESS I HAVE A FEW THINGS AGAINST YOU, BECAUSE YOU ALLOW THAT WOMAN JEZEBEL,WHO CALLS HERSELF A PROPHETESS,TO TEACH AND SEDUCE MY SERVANTS TO COMMIT SEXUAL IMMORALITY AND EATING FOOD THAT HAS BEEN OFFERED TO IDOLS” 2. What is the Jezebel spirit?

“This spirit is the nastiest, evil, most disgusting and seductive spirit in Satan’s hierarchy and to our surprise it still exists till today especially in the body of Christ. The reason the term “Jezebel spirit” is used, it’s because of the nature of its personality and the way it operates within someone it possesses. Although, the Jezebel of the bible was a woman, the spirit of Jezebel does not have a gender. This will come as a shock to many, trust me when I say I was shocked too.

But there is no doubt that it functions just as proficiently through men too. The sad thing is people who are possessed by this spirit are the devil personified. They just never know when to stop and couldn’t care less who they hurt. With them, it somehow seems like it’s a drug and they need to get high by hurting others.

Ultimately this kind of spirit is a master at setting up train wrecks and orchestrating them to actually happen with individual people. To find out about the characteristics, lookout for the April issue.

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IT WAS THE HAND OF GOD We at Beauty&TheGospel have decided to add on a new regular article which is called: IT WAS THE HAND OF GOD. You know so many times as Christians, wait let me say as human beings we face encounters that can only be solved by Jesus. These types of situations once solved, make you sit and be in awe of how a human could have never solved that.

Thank God we have one to share with you in this month’s issue. We got to hear Mrs Makhatini’s story, it’s true and truly reflects how awesome God is and truly cares for each and every one of us. You can also share yours with us at: beautyandthegospel@gmail.com.

Being an educator we encounter a lot of things

The child asked that I be called and I wondered why

especially with the fact that we are surrounded by

me? I have no medical experience but my God did.

multiple personalities from different back rounds.

When I got to the child the first thing that came to

You not only are an educator but also become

mind is, personally there is nothing I can do but pray,

everything the children need you to be, just like this

for my God is a healer. After praying I told the child I

incident that happened.

had to go back to class and teach and shouldn’t

A child with a breathing problem known as asthma

worry, she will be okay. I did just that, but now the

had unfortunately lost her breathe, suffered an attack

surprising thing is I had totally forgotten about her

and was found with no pump around. Normally when

until someone mentioned her name and I asked how

a child is not feeling well they are sent to the sick

she was doing and to my surprise the child slept a

room to be attended by the school nurse and if it’s

while and later went home. There was no need for an

severe an ambulance is called, and we wait. So, this

ambulance and she was doing just ok.

incident was no different, protocol was followed and

God is truly a healer and this incident definitely

we called an ambulance. Now the problem starts

proves that IT WAS THE HAND OF GOD. He shows up

when in those minutes of waiting anything can

and makes everything become new.

happen, this is where God showed up

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TESTIMO NY This is Part 2 of my husband Abduls’ Testimony, I love you sweetheart. Regranned from @jesus_i_thirst_for_u_ Instagram page.

When the Lord saved me while I was in prison, the whole room shifted and I was laying on my bed, reading the Bible as I was reading the words of the Bible I had come to life. As I read I literally felt like I was there with Jesus as He healed and performed many miracles, displaying His sinlessness and Agape love. I had read the Bible once before but never understood it but as I read through the book of John I began to fall in love with Jesus and tears started to flow slowly till it got to the part where they arrested Him. I become furious and they beat Him, I was so angry and then He went to the cross. I began to cry profusely. As I reached the part where the Lord was risen, all of a sudden, the Holy Mighty Magnificent presence of God engulfed me while I was laying face down, looking into the Bible. Right there and then God showed me that He was the one who had died for me on the cross and that He was Jesus, that it was my sins as gang member that nailed Him there.

He then started to give me flash backs of all the situations in my life where He had revealed Himself to me and all the times He protected me from bombs and the shrapnel as I lived in a 7-year war in Iran Vs Iraq. So many times, the Iraq fighter planes came to drop bombs on us.

I was walking home from school, as the sirens in the city went off and I realized that I had to try and run home for safety because I was far from the bomb shelter. So, as I was running full speed the first bomb dropped, I was picked up by the concussion of the explosion and had thrown 10 feet through someone’s door. As I was running by, I didn’t have a scratch on me.

Another time it was at night and pitch black as I was in my house with my mom and they came to bomb, all the lights of the city where turned off and we had no electricity, but I had a flashlight. I was flashing it in the sky while the fighter planes were looking for their target, but God didn’t let them see me.

That’s the end of Part 2 of my testimony, look out for my part 3 in the April issue.

We at Beauty&TheGospel celebrate the life of Billy Graham. As he once said; "Someday you will read or hear that I am dead. Don't believe a word of it , I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God".

We couldn't agree more. We have added some of his great quotes.

BILLY

EVANGELIST

GRAHAM

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