The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

the two terms generally used interchangeably do not necessarily mean the same thing. The word spiritual refers to what is outside time and space and yet not quite eternal. The supernatural brings its affects from the realm of the celestial realms to the terrestrial so they impress the earth or the natural world. One is a sphere or place while the other, the supernatural, speaks to the resource or power that comes from the invisible world. 1438. Spiritual Warfare—A term used to describe conflict and intangible infliction and assaults that emanate from, and take place in, the invisible spheres of creation. It is centered on God’s invisible creatures battling with the prayers of His saints, members of the church of Jesus Christ, on earth. New Creation believer prayers, opposition, envy, kingdom infighting, and carnal resistance can also inspire spiritual warfare. 2 Corinthians 10:4. 1439. Spontaneous Messenger—A) A spokesperson for God. B) One sent with a divine communication and inspired by the Lord to give it. C) A prophet. 1 Samuel 9:8. 1440. Spouse—A) Spiritual encounters involving spouses signify covenantal relationship, a partnership or co-laboring. B) Can indicate a yearning for companionship, intimacy, or the desire for a better marital union. C) The term spouse is only once found in the Bible, in Song of Solomon. 1441. Springtime—A) Spring is synonymous with daybreak, dawn. B) Signals a change in its beginning or earliest affects. C) Biblically, spring is also recorded as the time when kings go to war. See 2 Samuel 11:1. Thus it is associated prophetically with spiritual warfare under the New Testament dispensation. D) Spring is the time of the Lord’s crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension which, being executed on Calvary, is associated with warfare. Spring is also the time of the Passover celebration, which was also referred to as the time of “spring” over; that is, springing over from one arena of life to another. Springtime is further symbolic of the east, as the rising of the sun signifies daybreak. Thus spring equates to renewal and fresh starts in life. 1442. Staff—A) A rod of leadership, government, shepherding, and correction. B) Emblematic of power and authority passed on to one occupying an office, especially a high priestly one. C) Staffs are also an insignia of punishment as authorized to and by its carrier. Genesis 32:10; Judges 6:21; 1 Samuel 17:40. 1443. Stairs—A) Indicative of upward progress from the earthly to the