The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

1422. Spiritual Authority—The root of all authority exercised in the natural world. It is based upon the protocratic laws of God’s creation where the angel and other spiritual beings govern. 2 Corinthians 10:8. 1423. Spiritual Backlash—The name for the retaliation and repercussions of darkness against a Christian’s triumph, harvest, and/or encounter with, or from, the supernatural world. The backlash shows up as mishaps, accidents, losses, or trials and tribulations springing up immediately following the believer’s victory. These are caused by the subdued or exorcised spirits historically tormenting that life. Spiritual backlash often occurs after great highly-charged spiritual meetings, especially after prophetic conferences and potent releases of spiritual answers, provisions, or breakthroughs. One can be a victim of spiritual backlash even if he or she is not a minister or acting directly on God’s behalf. A blessing from the Lord alone can trigger them. Moreover, any Christian endeavoring to live godly in this world, according to the apostle Paul, will suffer persecution. See 2 Timothy 3:12. Beyond this is the simple act of ministering the word of the Lord to a friend or kinsmen in the faith that offends his or her beliefs or theology. In a case like this, intended or not, many immature Christians can bristle and revenge what they believe to be a spiritual or religious affront. The assault can take the form of slander, backbiting, gossiping, or criticism. Frequently, it is merely a matter of recounting the story of the offense erroneously to the perceived victim’s favor and to the detriment of the reputation of the other saint. 1 Peter 3:15–18. 1424. Spiritual Bankruptcy—This phrase, significant to prophetic understanding, explains the barrenness, delayed, or unanswered prayer, and constant lack experienced by a person. Often when a person gets born again, they enter the kingdom of God with little or no spiritual economy to their account. During the early years, usually the third year (Luke 13:7–9; Deuteronomy 14:28 and 26:12), they build up fruit and value in the spirit realm if they are obedient to the principles of God. The economy comes from service, sacrifice, and tithing, giving, and suffering. These all combine to create a sphere of economic sustenance and ultimately substance in a person’s life. When withdrawals are made or other spiritual drains are placed upon these kingdom reserves from disobedience, wavering faith, unrighteousness, and sin, the economy starts to shrink. If unattended these dry up and eventually create a spiritual bankruptcy. When the Savior spoke about the poor in spirit, this was what He is talking about.