The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

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Wages to Wreath

1585. Wages—Pledges. 1586. Ward—A) The spherical division or territory. B) Place of watching, guarding, caring, or holding prisoners in custody. Generally, prophets are assigned spiritual territories akin to the watch wards of old over which they have jurisdiction. Isaiah 21:8; Habakkuk 2:1. 1587. Warfare—Hostile or competitive battle between enemies or rivals where something of value is at stake or may be lost. The Greek term for it is strateia, which defines military service and an apostolic career, as well as the warfare itself. Included in this meaning are the words expedition and campaign. Lastly, its biblical meanings add the discharge of one’s apostolic duties. 1 Samuel 28:1; Isaiah 40:2; 1 Corinthians 9:7; 2 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Timothy 1:18. 1588. Warring With Prophecy—A phrase taken from Paul’s advice to Timothy, the term refers to the proper response to receiving and handling prophecy whereby it is not ignored, feared, or casually set aside. A passive response to prophecy is only warranted when it is evident that what is promised will take time to come to pass, otherwise dynamic spiritual and practical steps are necessary to trigger the agencies responsible for seeing to the word’s fulfillment. These steps are called warring with prophecy. Warring with one’s prophecy involves immediate prayer, regular revisitation, and altering one’s life, conduct, and behavior to be positioned for its fulfillment. If the word was electronically recorded, listen to it again periodically to keep its promises, meanings, and conditions fresh. If the prophecy was written, read it, and reread it again. Covenant and collaborate with a trusted spiritual friend and prayer partner who agrees with God’s prophetic word and its fulfillment. Schedule prayer and discussion times for one another’s prophecies so that only positive activities touch them. If timing is of the essence and the need for a prophecy’s manifestation is urgent, then ministering to the Lord daily on one’s prophecy should be a regular activity. See Prophetic Project.