The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

369. Demonic Possession—The condition of being inwardly possessed, held captive by a demon power whose legitimate right to control and command the vessel is broken only by the indwelling Spirit of God replacing the spiritual (more familial) power the vessel is driven by. Demonic possession is legitimate when the person is not a member of the family of Jesus Christ. Being born into the world through Adam’s seed authorizes their possession. Their right to inhabit a body or person is often exercised at birth or even in the womb. This is because the Holy Spirit is not indwelling until a person repents of their sin and receives the Lord Jesus Christ. Since everyone must receive their spiritual life from some spirit, it is the spirit of this world, and the power and graces they provide, that fulfill this function until salvation evicts them from the people they possess and installs the Spirit of the true and living God instead. This is only accomplished by the New Birth. See Ezekiel 11:17–20 and 36:24–27. 370. Demonstration—A display or example put forth to show the inherent potential, powerful accomplishments, or unseen worth of a person or thing. 1 Corinthians 2:4. 371. Demonstrations of the Spirit—Acts performed by God through the Holy Spirit to make His invisible power and attributes seen by people and to meet their needs or answer their prayers. They constitute signs, wonders, or miracles given as tokens to witness His approval, presence, or preferences of God. Demonstrations of the Spirit are usually prophetic in nature in that they foreshadow or confirm something the Lord has spoken and is poised to soon bring to pass. 1 Thessalonians 1:5. 372. Deputy—Selected. Those sworn into or occupying delegated offices are likewise deputies. 373. Desert—The desert in prophetic experiences indicates the lonely, doleful, rejected, and barren. It is the place where the lives of the banished by God roam awaiting eternal damnation. The life of banishment is for unbelief and rebellion such as with Israel’s refusal to conquer Kadesh Barnea. Numbers 12:16. 374. Destiny—A term that basically refers to the ultimate end or final outcome of a person’s or country’s existence. Destiny includes the person whose end is meant and their posterity as heirs of that destiny once fulfilled, or lost if left unfulfilled. See Lamentations 1:9; Revelation 2:26. Destiny is more than what one does to get through life. It includes the final destination for that life as