The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

friendless, compelled to turn to the Lord alone to learn of Him and His ways in new and shocking dimensions. The reactions of such people are sparked by His forced tutelage and serve to educate the up-and-coming prophet on the issues of life and the world the Lord is treating through his or her mantle. The period of the incubation is determined by the extent of wisdom to be imparted to the learner and the degree of time it takes to internalize the lessons sufficiently enough to accurately employ and apply them for God’s human and earthly assignments. Historically, the number seven has been attached to the timing of incubations, that is, seven days, weeks, months, or years. The reason for the number seven has to do with the spiritual forces, authorities, and agencies assigned to the entirety of God’s creation spheres. Each one’s input and instruction are included in the training period. Since there are seven spirits ever present before the throne of God (see Seven Spirits Before the Throne of God), it stands to reason that the number represents the sum of what He deems to be essential spiritual wisdom and practical exposure to what must be confronted and handled in ministry. Thus seven is more than an earthly number, or one by which the timing of creation is calculated; it is also an eternal number that can never be ignored. It is recorded throughout the history of spiritual knowledge that, in accordance with these spirits, there are seven archons (ruling powers and principalities) over creation. David, Jesus, Joshua, Samuel (in Eli’s temple), and many others were compelled to a ministry incubation experience before being entrusted with the reins of their leadership. 681. Induct—To summon and install into a service, organization, or group for the purposes of work, duty, or official delegation. 682. Initiate—Rites, customs, and practices that induct one into a service, society, or group as a member. To orient and indoctrinate to the rules, laws, and customs of the group or organization. 683. Initiation—Mock dramatic acts that symbolize or prefigure the rite of passage that allows a person entry into an organization or group. Generally, initiation rites exemplify the mock death of one’s old self to allow a rebirth into the new self, completely aligned with the others of the group. Initiation rites often demand rigorous trials and strenuous training. 684. Inscribed—Written upon or within. 685. Institutional Prophet—A prophet, usually a nabi, who served a sanctuary,