The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

Another important sign of light, better yet symbol of its presence, is the anointing oil poured upon people. Its glistening on their faces was to show those they served that the light of God was on the vessel. The importance of God’s command to never let the lights go out in His temple is tied to the representation of His Presence and comfort to the worshippers who come to Him. Their ordinary fears were allayed as they left their darkness and entered His light. For these reasons wisdom, instruction, and knowledge are emblems of light’s presence. That is why God asserts Himself as light. Light also symbolizes prosperity, because productivity, labor, ingenuity, and creativity are all enhanced by light, its manifestation is connected to ideas, abilities, and wealth productions. Gold because of its shine makes light and riches synonymous. 772. Light Bringer—Meaning of Lucifer’s name before it was changed to Satan for adversary or the accuser. The name change marked his demotion from celestial to terrestrial service to the Almighty as the spirit of darkness to delude and capture the unbelieving. 773. Lightning—A) A manifestation of God’s wrath, power, and spiritual warfare. B) The arm of God. In ancient times, especially in Rome, lightning was viewed as augury from the gods, particularly from Jupiter. It was also a symbol of the spiritual battle of a deity, for instance, Baal. C) Lightning represents the arm of the supernatural. 774. Lilith—The name of a female demon dubbed the night owl by the Lord in Isaiah 34:1–14. With a name that comes from the Akkadian lilitu, which means “demon,” she appears as a feminine demon. Lilith represents a harlot either naturally or spiritually opposing the righteousness of God. The name means “she of the night.” Lilith is a spirit of lust that often seeks to possess and seduce males to commit fornication with her, usually in the night. Her name comes from the Hebrew word for “specter.” It means ghost. Lilith represents a winding spiraling force that beckons her victims up to a dark spiritual heaven with the promise of sensual pleasure. As a night creature, Lilith manifests gloom and appears as a lone howling creature with a goddess-like presence. Her dwellings, according to Scripture, are always in desolate places. The name also stands for owls, satyrs, and other idols worshipped with perverse sexual appetites. Her name is synonymous with “ominous thing.”