United with Dan on a Mission

Chapter 8.2 Spiritual Warfare

A new week had just begun. As time rolled forward 4 different people shared these images with me regarding the coming week. One said, “Jesus is the bread of life, eat it”, another said, “I see you are like a shark swimming around, you just found a place with lots of good food. Just eat it.” Someone else said, “God has laid out a feast for you to eat in his household,” and another said, “It’s time to feast, just go help yourself to whatever’s in the fridge.” I found it very weird, I didn’t understand, there was no way I could, but it did leave me anticipating much from the week ahead. Looking back now, it was one of the best weeks of DTS!

• The speaker ended up providing plenty to feast on. I had a week full of revelation. Ultimately there are many opinions, versions, theologies, denominations etc., but there are only 2 kingdoms: Light and Dark – and this has nothing to do with that which is secular or not.
• If you doubt the goodness of God, change your theology.
• Once in heaven there will be no more chance to battle the enemy.
• Who God is for me, will determine how I portray Him.
• Gen 1:26 – Dominion / Complete Authority on Earth was given to us human beings. Thus while God can be in control of everything, He is removed to a certain degree, as He gave reign over this ‘worldly domain’ to mankind before the fall. This remains till today, and every part / person is either under the kingdom if light or dark. Pain, sickness, illness and everything is not God’s will, but since He gave man ‘domain’ over it (the world), it keeps Him from acting most of the time. There are exceptions but for me, for the first time I understand why if “God is such a good God”, there can still be so much pain and suffering in the world. When we pray as Jesus taught: “may your kingdom come, may your will be done,”- we are asking that the influence / domain / sphere of power of the ‘kingdom of light’ may be expanded; meaning that when our will aligns with His, we are then able to see miracles occur, as we then call into being things that have already been agreed upon or stated in heaven. Matt18:18 (CSB) “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will have been loosed in heaven.” This gives more context as well to what Jesus meant when he says, John5:19 “…Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.”
• KINGDOM REVELATION: We are born for the kingdom. Therefore we like good vs bad stories as it is part of our makeup. BUT we are missing a big aspect of the gospel in churches, and that is ‘teaching on the kingdom’.

(Here is a count of things Jesus taught on: Being born again: x2; Salvation: x8; Sin: x17; Forgiveness: x24; Truth: x28; Devil: x28; Money: x29; Love: x43; The Kingdom: x117.)

Matt2:2 – there are so many views, but only 2 kingdoms. Matt4:23, Act1:3, Matt13

• Identity in anything that can be taken away, or that can change, is fragile.
• Confidence is quiet: Trying to prove something only exposes the lack thereof.

On Tuesday we practised prophetic art. I gave something, for which I received good feedback, boosting my confidence in this area. On the other hand, I received some deepening on an aspect central to my Journey with the Lord. [Elf] drew what she had seen: the globe and a heart beating within, and as it beat it came to the surface (visible in front of the globe). She also saw a rolled up map; when she unrolled it there were directions and locations marked on it. She went on to say that there’s travel in my life, and that my heart will beat strongly for the people and the nations which I will visit. Additionally she saw a storybook and storytelling. For me this refers back to my Word by Heart experience. As I asked more about it, she didn’t see any relatable real world destinations, but it had X’s marking the spots, and it had the resemblance of a Pirate map. For me – I relate this back to the image I got with Ryan, mentioned in Chapter 1. The ‘pirate style map’ suggests to me that there is still a lot more to discover, and still many ‘treasure searching’ adventures. It also reminds me of the ‘mercy ship’ concept that keeps coming back to mind. Later the week [Kira] said that she saw me as a powerful speaker, traveling to many nations, and whenever I spoke I spoke with such passion and the passion spilled over and affected the crowds gathered.

Also on Tuesday it began to sink in… I began to realise and understand for the first time that I wanted to holistically and completely give myself and ‘my life’ to Jesus. I found identity in the Kingdom – in the Kingdom of light; and for the first time all these ideas: ‘giving my life to Jesus’; being an ambassador for the kingdom; not being of this (current) world; fighting battles against the kingdom of darkness; not using carnal weapons against flesh and blood… all just fell into place. I realised that this is what is meant by having a ‘Kingdom Mind-set.’ Then, I also suddenly realised: the angels that guarded me and held shields for me (as discussed last week) were the same angels that formed that ‘High-Counsel of Angels’ around me (along with the armies) during my vision on the cliff, mentioned in Chapter 5.Those 8 angels are probably around me and for me in the spiritual realm, and would be part of any spiritual battles I face. I would thus like to get to know them if I can. So I prayed about it. During the session I had, I found myself in my spirit man, behind the door with all the light, and I don’t know what came over me, but I ran out (instinctively somehow knowing the way) and then back to my room. I just knew that Jesus was coming to visit and that I had better get this room ready. In the realisation of who I am in the kingdom, everything I had looked so stupid and simple, so I rushed and grabbed everything, carrying as much as I could at a time, left the room and threw all of it over the edge of the roadway into the nothingness – the void. I cleaned up the whole room, and it was now very clean, but completely empty; despite this I still felt really good. It had been the most thrilling, revelation filled, exiting and full of anticipation day that I had ever had.

Wednesday came, and it was a total contrast. It was just one of those days… I think the enemy was really having a go at me after losing so much ground the day before. I woke up stiff and sore. All of a sudden my throat was also sore. I had overslept, rushed down to lectures still eating my toast, but despite all, I had great anticipation for the day ahead. Unfortunately while the lectures were as gripping and interactive as ever, the rest of the day was a drag – one of those where many things go wrong. For a time it took a turn for the better, I received prayer for healing for my throat, foot and for my sense of smell. Nothing happened instantly. We prayed for [Ada] as well, and then for [Elf] who fell over, experienced a burning sensation and it really seemed like something was happening. But it was time for work duties so I couldn’t hang around. Feeling a slither of jealousy (I got quite the fright when I realised what it was, it was ugly!) and of doubt in regard to healing – how everyone else always experiences it… am I even allowed to ‘pray’ for myself in this regard etc. The next few hours I wrestled intensely with these things and it only got me more down. The enemy had me where he wanted… and just when I thought nothing could get worse, in a moment of stupidity, I took hold of the handle of a hot pot on the stove and burnt most of my hand really badly. Then the enemy snuck in again and was like: “if [Elf] didn’t have that experience she would be here now, and these things wouldn’t be bothering you and you wouldn’t have burned your hand. It’s all her fault.” I was so gob smocked when this thought formulated, and was immediately, “Oh my gosh! I can’t believe I just thought that even for a second, how disgusting / gross…!” I hated that I had even thought that, and then the enemy came, “How terrible of you, you’re such a bad person, how could you have even thought that! They, the people here are too good for you. You’ll always be in their shadow.” Honestly, I realise now that it was the enemy, but right there and then I caved… Suddenly the weight of the world and all my choices began to surface, and the pain of my burnt hand was killing me. After food prepping was done, I merged from the kitchen and [Kat] made a remark about my gloominess. I told her that I had burnt my hand, and before I knew it, everyone had gathered around me and were praying for it. It was weird… the pain went for a while, and came back, almost as if it was beating really slowly. I wondered if it was in relation to my doubt in their prayer for healing… During dinner, for whatever reason, I ended up having a talk with [ID] and she gave me the pep-talk I needed to hear. I then asked her to switch wash up duty with me for another day, due to my hand, and went to find the lecturer to ask to speak to her one on one after dinner.

We spoke about many things, God a central figure in it, and before I knew it I had a smile on my face again, and was laughing, joking and joyous. That is what God is Guys! He’s

not in the slightest bit boring! Then, my hand which was still incredibly sore, received some more prayer, and the pain came to the surface, again she prayed, and the pain left. I had no words… I kept trying to look for other ways to explain what happened, but there was none. It could only be God. I shared some stories that night and the lecturer blessed me with further growth, understanding and authority in The Kingdom. I said that I felt like I was up against a wall; I’ve made my way through this level and now face the final boss, but I need, and am awaiting on God’s arrival to help me. Then [Bloom] said that my testimonies are like gem stones that God has given me, and that they are stones / ammunition to be used against this final Boss, the Giant, just like David’s stones in his slings. Actually they can be used in spiritual combat situations, and it was about then that the penny dropped and I realised all that had happened that day. At that moment I realise that God had led me to that point, speaking to all whom I had spoken to, and that I won the battle, and could in spite of all, declare Wednesday a victory and go to bed full of joy.

Thursday: I woke up again full of anticipation for the day ahead. More prophecy and images were sheared with me. ‘Powerful traveling speaker’[Kira] mentioned earlier, she was also blindfolded when she did that prophecy and could have had no idea who she was speaking to… except for the fact that while still definitely blind folded she guessed it was me. It’s the 2^nd time that she had managed to do that, so I asked her how, and she answer, “I felt this heat / warmth move past me when you came and stood by me. You got a big presence you know.” Also during the course of the evening [Kira] felt that she got titles for everyone. For me it was ‘The Shepard.’ Don’t really know what this means but it made me think of when I ‘watched over’ my hockey teams’ success and growth as its captain and of many similar instances, thus I feel it fits. Another said there’s a reason I am from South Africa, there is a purpose that it serves, and she felt it was a notion of wildness / daringness and boldness. I then got the image of the first aid red cross, I felt the person I was going to share this with was caring and would go after a bird with a bad wing and seek to help it, or help free animals big and small from all kinds of un-nice situations. In the end when the person who my prophecy was for, was revealed, it turned out to be myself.

That night I returned to my spirit man, in my room that was now empty. I was wondering what the chances were that it might be one of the 8 angels that might come visit me there. In the end it was very much Jesus that pitched up, and He bestowed upon me a crest, a badge of honour and a banner to fly for The Kingdom in battles. I had asked for a crest at the same time as I requested permission to get to know the 8 angels. I will try my best to draw the crest sometime soon. The centre piece was a unicorn. During the past week God has repeatedly brought up my talents saying I need to put into them their due. I feel drawing is one of them. Next He also gave me a mannequin and above its head in the corner, stuck the red-cross ambulance image… co-incidence of the earlier prophecy? I don’t think so.

Friday, yesterday we received a lot of teaching on authority and power and the differences between them. Another layer of reinforcement was added to the fact that with authority [from God especially] comes responsibility of speaking life. The power of authority can bring ruin if used wrongly. At the end of class, the lecturer asked whether I enjoyed cooking or not? I said it’s grown on me since being here. Then she said that she saw me preparing banquets, feasts and great meals, inviting people over, feeding them and them coming to know God and receiving revelation through it. It made me think of 2 things: A good while back when I thought I was going to Japan as an English teacher, I had thought that cooking South African meals for ‘private’ guests would be fun; a little restaurant or something. It also made me think about all the prophecy on the feasts I could eat this week, and made me wonder if I would end up providing feasts like I had for many others.

Then something fun and scary came to mind… Sanji the Cook!? Conqueror, warrior, cliffs, kingdom… Wang Qui!? This thought entertained my mind during lunch and I just felt like I should say: “Nathan, You have power and authority to call things into being. Love it right, and blessings, life and favour will follow you.”

After lunch I received another image from someone which amounted to, “I see you celebrating His Kingdom with feasts, with food of His Kingdom.” Another, “you have a Fire burning in you.” At that point I could only think, “Yeah right, to make food and feasts with I guess…” and laughed at myself for a while. Finally the speaker said that she felt I had something to lay down. I was hesitant at first, so much has happened this week… what could it be? In the end I quietly decided upon direction in my life and just went and knelt in front. While I was there people came up and spoke words over me while I was in my ‘own world’ so to speak. The first saw a place, a quiet place, “just inside and up the stairs, there’s a friend waiting there, you can go anytime.” The next said that they see tongues, discernment and many languages in me, there is travel and plenty of colours too.” The next person said they saw the red-cross ambulance sign over me, and that Jesus wants to give me a Sceptre, the one with the rod and the two snakes around it. I had been researching into these areas earlier the week to understand old Greek and Hebrew translations in regards to ‘Health’ and had come across rods like that, so I knew exactly what he spoke of. The funny thing is, as he spoke, Jesus walked over and gave me one exactly as such, made out of silver. I will try to draw this too at some point. The situation was just too intense and heavy on me; the silver sceptre went through the same scenario with me as the crowns of the elders in Rev4:10-11, then Jesus would give it back to me, and I would offer it up again. These things have led me to believe that my current thought track of languages, clinical psychology (being medical), traveling the world etc. is what I should go after. Finally, one last image was shared. [Soap] saw a deep well of joy within me, and said I must let Jesus fill up that well. It’s not just an ordinary well; it’s got a lot of intricate detail and my story is being written on it as I live my life. In this well of Joy is the water of life that Jesus promises. I must drink from it, and share it with others. This I have decided to place in my ‘spirit man’s room’ too.