This manuscript was written under the unction of the Holy Spirit. I had been studying the Book of Daniel for quite some time. Over the course of several months I became intrigued with the small words that kept capturing my attention compelling me to proceed. I began to do research on the passage that I had become so engulfed with. With my pen in hand and a writing tablet, I began to write what was being revealed to me. When I had completed writing I didn't have a title for this book so I prayed. And that's how Chapter Ten Verse One came to be, I pray that it will bless you as much as it has blessed me. Rev. Kim I. Dixon

Chapter Ten, Verse One

By Kim I. Dixon

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Copyright © 2012 Rev. Kim I. Dixon
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ISBN: 978-1-4685-6001-5

Chapter One

8/2011

I want to thank the most High God for being my confidante and the One who has been with me every step of the way. God is the One who never left me, even when I thought I was all by myself. He is the one who speaks mysteries to my spirit, and then reveals them according to the appointed time that He hath desired. For this, I am truly grateful to be here at such a time as this. It was Him who spoke to the winds and the winds obeyed and it was Him who spoke the words "let there be light and the light began to shine. It was His word that spoke to me in volumes I can't even begin to express to you verbally, but spiritually has empowered me to preach the gospel to every man, woman and child. He is the One who let me know that it is not about the circumstances you face every day but knowing that no matter what it looks like, He, the Almighty is still in control of every facet of our lives.

Now unto Him who was able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, who alone is wise; Be glory and majesty, Dominion and Power, both now and forever. These are words that I am constantly repeating over and over again.

Secondly, I want to thank my friend and co-worker Karen Kiernan who mulled over each and every word and enjoyed reading the words that God has given me and took her time to see that all the punctuation was in place. I want to thank my children whom I love dearly, LaNiece Shante Lewis, my eldest daughter, Chloe Summer, my middle child, and my only son Dominique Noel, who listened to little things that God had given me over time. Those tiny pieces of paper I would straighten out and ask them to "listen to this." My husband who told me time and time again to venture out of the box to complete the word God had given me. My grandson Marquis, who on this particular day sang to me "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine." Last, but not least, you the reader, for wanting to venture out to find out what this book with a peculiar title was all about. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

THERE IS POWER IN THE WORDS

There are certain words and their meanings that caught my attention. These words pulled on my spirit to search them out.

[but]: Outside, without, except (Preposition & conjunction);

[but] on the contrary, notwithstanding (used to connect coordinate elements); with the exception of [but] used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause;

[but] can be used as a synonym. In this instance there is the implication of the fact that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable.

[but] is also used as a coordinating conjunction.

Paronomasia which means "a pun, or play of words or to name or to give a name to."

[Unction] to anoint; the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing

[thing] A separate and distinct individual quality, fact, idea, or entity;

A spoken or written observation or point

[true] Honest, just; being in accordance with the actual state of affairs;

The quality or state of being accurate.

[time] the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration;

A continuum which lacks spatial dimensions and in which event succeed one another from past through present to future.

[appointed] A fix time or schedule

[Invasion] any entry into an area not previously occupied;

[Persistence] (noun): continuing existence;

(Synonyms) continuance, durability, endurance, longevity, staying power, tenacity; permanence; [survival] continuation.

[Revealed] To disclose, divulge, unwrap, discover, unwrap

What is in a Name?

As children growing up, we are given nicknames that follow us for the most part, most of our lives. For instance, a baby sucking on his or her mother's breast can send their mother a startling shock to her system when sometime between birth and a few months later he or she will clamp down on her and his or her tiny teeth have now broken through their tiny gums. She might even attempt to go from breast feeding to bottle feeding instantly. The problem with this sudden change is the fact that the child is not familiar with a rubber nipple. The mother will endure the pain and prod the child not to bite. She just might give the child the nickname Booper. I know it sounds funny, but when the child's mother received the shocking news that the baby has teeth, it was painful.

Now the child is weaned and the nickname sticks. Before long, everyone is calling this child Booper and yet they don't even understand how the child acquired the nickname. This brings me to Daniel.

At the young age of 15, Daniel and his friends were taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. At birth he was given the name Daniel. You must first understand the meaning of his name. Daniel simply means "God is my Judge." Now that we have some understanding of his name, let's take a look into the name and the reasoning for the name Nebuchadnezzar gave to Daniel. The king changed Daniel's name to Belteshazzar which means "Beltis protect the king or Bel's prince. In order to gain a deeper understanding of this name change of Daniel's I did some further research to find out more.

I found out that this name could be considered to be a Paronomasia which means "a pun, or play of words or to name or to give a name to." However, there is also another meaning to the name Belteshazzar, which is "who lays up treasures in secret." However, you must be careful when looking at the different meanings of this name. You must research to find out the origin before you can state the latter explanation of the name. Let's go a little further into where this name is derived from.

The name Belteshazzar is used to refer to a certain caliber of men in an elite status of those who were educated in the field of magic and astronomy. Further studies led me to the Chaldees or Chaldeans. The name Belteshazzar is a Chaldean name. The Chaldeans were considered a learned class, interesting themselves in science and religion, which consisted, like that of the ancient Arabians and Syrians, of the worship of the heavenly bodies. They were representatives of a class that were considered intelligent, keen and knowledgeable in these areas. This name change could have been disturbing enough to Daniel for him to to just say "it is not worth it." Instead, Daniel holds fast to who he is, who he belongs to and who his God is.

A name change does not necessarily depict your character. If you know who you are despite what anyone else says, your character is given to you by God. You are still a child of the King!!

What is in a name change? Depending on how you look at the question you may want to take into consideration the question. If you are looking for an answer of whom you belong to and what's in a name change, you must start with a walk. In the beginning God changed names, not man.

Genesis: 17:1-6:

1. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

2. And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

3. And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

4. As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a...