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“Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.” è Psalm 36:5 The Lord can (and does) intervene in our lives at any moment. He also appears and speaks to us in amazing ways. I believe He does this because He knows us intimately and wants to touch us in ways that will be impactful and cause us to bear testimony to Him. One way I experience this is through a cloud. Often, I glance out a window or, whilst driving my car, suddenly notice a single little cloud in the sky. There will be no other clouds, and it only lasts for a maximum of 30 seconds. I find it so encouraging and impactful, always feeling as if it is God “winking” at me.…
D ear readers, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories that we publish, what is going on around the world, and what the Lord has placed on your heart! Email your letter through to editor@joymag.co.za for a chance to be featured – please try to keep letters to 150 words as we have limited space. A happy subscriber Dear joy makers, I was made so full of joy when I opened my door this month to find my JOY! Magazine in my yard. Thank you for a magazine that does not become outdated. I’ve got so many magazines that are several years old, but are still so good to read. Yvonne Miles Faithful Creations Competition Dear JOY! readers, get ready to unleash your creative spirit and showcase your…
WORD SEARCH ISAIAH 66:1-24 ABHORRENCEFEARSREJOICEABUNDANCEFLOURISHSACRIFICESASHAMEDFOOTSTOOLSANCTIFYBRETHRENGENTILES SLAYSCHARIOTSGLORIFIEDSWINECONTRITEGRAINTHRONEDECLAREHEAVENTREMBLESDELIGHTS INDIGNATIONVESSELDELUSIONSLAMBWHIRLWINDDESCENDANTSOFFERINGZIONEVILPURIFY This word search was crafted by Theresa Denson Jones, a Cape Town-based author. Theresa has recently brought out her own fun book of biblical word searches and multiple choice questions. If you would like to order a copy for only R90, email holyspiritinspirations@gmail.com Test your BIBLE KNOWLEDGE See how many of these you can fill in before checking the answers on page 60. After you test yourself, try reading the questions aloud to a friend or family member and see how they do! 1 After being shipwrecked and swimming to Malta, which animal bit Paul? _________________ 2 The only biblical character in Genesis who lived less than 120 years. _________________ 3 Leah paid for a night with her husband with what plant?…
Surviving the lion’s den God shut the mouths of the lions when Daniel was thrown into the den as punishment for praying to God (Dan 6:16-23). Long day God caused the sun and moon to stand still for about a whole day to allow Joshua to defeat his enemies (Josh 10:12-14). The coin in the fish’s mouth Jesus instructed Peter to catch a fish, and inside its mouth, he found a coin to pay the temple tax (Matt 17:24-27). Lifespans • The longest lifespan recorded in the Bible is that of Methuselah (969 years). • The shortest lifespan recorded in the Bible is that of a stillborn child who was not named (2 Samuel 12:15-23). Hosea & Gomer Hosea’s marriage to omer served as a symbolic representation of God’s relationship…
Email your questions to: info@joymag.co.za There is a video on social media by a young girl who says she has visited heaven often since ten years of age. She says that she knows what Jesus looks like. Can that be true? The Lord Jesus Christ said plainly, “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven” (John 3:13). He also said, “No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him” (John 1:18). I believe we can trust His Word, in spite of claims to the contrary by people. Bible scholars believe the Apostle Paul was sharing his own experience when he…
