The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural
Godhead they represent are not distorted or diminished in the eyes of those to whom they are sent. For more on messengers see Haggai 1:13; Malachi 2:7 and 3:1; Matthew 11:10; Mark 1:2; Luke 7:27 (all pertain to the prophetic messenger); 2 Corinthians 12:7; Philippians 2:25. 849. Metal—A) A celestial object of spiritual potential. B) Indicative of one, or more, of the seven planets venerated by ancient civilizations. The moon, for example, represented silver, and the sun represented gold. 850. Meteorite—A) Spiritually, believed to be a charge from the ruling spirits of a region ignited by its creation elements and forces. B) Believed to be the spirits of falling angels who once governed the region. They were manifested as stars in the heavens. C) Also believed to be an inrush of new angels into our world. 851. Micah—A) A prophet of Judah who prophesied against false and deceptive prophets who only gave good and soothing words to God’s people even though they had failed Him miserably in their faith, obedience, and morality. Their “good news only” prophecies ignited the Lord’s anger and were the source of His shutting down their streams of prophetic light and revelation. B) Micah’s symbolism to convey his word is insightful and should be studied by anyone interested in the prophetic genre firsthand. C) Micah officiated under Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. His name means “who is like God?” It frankly points to the antagonistic issues Jehovah sent him forth to address. 852. Micaiah—An itinerant prophet during Ahab’s era. This prophet was brought into conflict with Ahab’s palace nabiim institution, the four hundred hired prophets that collectively prophesied that he should confidently proceed with his campaign against the Syrian army although God had ordained his destruction by them. King Jehoshaphat’s recognition of their duplicity urged Ahab to find a true prophet of the Lord. The king knew just where to find one and sent for him. On the way to the prophetic presbytery, the messenger begged Micaiah to agree with the other prophets, who encouraged the king in His impending war campaign. Micaiah replied he would only speak the word of the Lord. When he was first asked for God’s word on the proposed campaign, Micaiah said what the others had said before him. Oddly, King Ahab knew that he had withheld God’s word and commanded him to tell him the truth in the name of the Lord. When pushed, Micaiah recalled the vision that prepared him for his assignment. He recounted the vision of the hosts of heaven summoned to a
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