Neville Goddard’s teachings on manifestation center around the idea that the subconscious mind is the creative force behind all external circumstances. Through imagination, we can create reality, and what we believe to be true about ourselves shapes our experience. The Bible, with its deep spiritual symbols, can be interpreted through this lens, especially when we examine the evolution of the subconscious mind as seen in the stories of women.
In this post, we explore how the Old Testament narratives of barren women represent an early stage of the subconscious mind, struggling to align with divine purpose, while the Marys of the New Testament illustrate a more refined, unified subconscious that is capable of bringing forth divine creations, specifically the manifestation of spiritual truths.
The Barren Women of the Old Testament: The Struggle of the Subconscious Mind
In the Old Testament, the repeated motif of barren women signifies the unmanifested potential of the subconscious mind. These women—Sarah, Rachel, Leah, Hannah, and others—are symbolic of the subconscious mind that has not yet realized its true creative power. They long for children, which represent manifestations of their deepest desires, yet they face difficulty in bringing these desires into physical reality.
Neville often spoke of imagination as the creative force, and the women in these stories embody the struggle of the subconscious to believe that what they desire is possible. These women’s experiences reflect how faith and the alignment of the subconscious with divine truth are necessary before manifestation can occur.
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Sarah represents the subconscious mind that is waiting for the right moment to manifest desires. Her story symbolizes how the subconscious can sometimes appear inactive or unproductive, but when aligned with divine will, it can bring forth what once seemed impossible.
Supporting Bible Verse: "And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken." — Genesis 21:1 -
Rachel represents the frustration of a subconscious mind that feels disconnected from its desires, unable to manifest what it longs for. Her eventual conception of Joseph speaks to the subconscious mind's ability to shift when it is aligned with faith and divine will.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.” — Genesis 30:22 -
Leah, though unloved by Jacob, gives birth to the tribes of Israel, symbolizing how the subconscious mind, even when feeling neglected or unloved, can bring forth powerful manifestations if it aligns with divine purpose.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.” — Genesis 29:31 -
Hannah represents the power of persistent faith. She prayed fervently for a child, and her belief in the fulfillment of her desire reflects Neville’s teaching that the imagination and faith are the key to manifestation.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life.” — 1 Samuel 1:11
These women’s struggles reveal the subconscious desire to create, but also the need for alignment with divine will. They represent the early stages of the subconscious mind’s evolution, where the conditions for manifestation are being prepared.
Mary in the New Testament: The Fertility of the Unified Subconscious
In the New Testament, Mary, the mother of Jesus, represents a significant shift. Where the Old Testament women struggled with barrenness, Mary’s fertility symbolizes the receptivity and power of a unified subconscious that is ready to manifest divine creation.
Neville Goddard taught that imagination is the root of all creation, and Mary’s ability to conceive Jesus without the need for a physical father is a powerful symbol of how the imagination can bring forth divine creation from the unseen to the seen. Mary’s virgin conception is symbolic of the pure receptivity of the subconscious, which can receive and manifest divine ideas when aligned with spiritual truth.
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Mary’s Fertility: Mary’s pure receptivity represents the subconscious mind that is fully aligned with divine will, ready to bring forth the highest spiritual creation. Her story symbolizes how the subconscious mind, when cleansed and receptive, can manifest the divine.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.” — Luke 1:30-31 -
The Birth of Jesus: The birth of Jesus represents the manifestation of divine truth—the spiritual creation that Neville spoke of, where the mind, once fully aligned and receptive, brings forth not just physical desires, but divine plans and purpose.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7
The Unified Subconscious Mind: The Role of the Marys
A striking feature of the New Testament is the repetition of the name Mary, from Mary Magdalene to Mary the mother of James, to Mary of Bethany. These women are not merely individuals, but symbols of the subconscious mind’s evolution—a unified subconscious capable of manifesting divine realities.
The frequency of the name Mary shows how the subconscious mind can evolve from fragmented desires to unified manifestation. In the New Testament, Mary becomes a symbol of spiritual fertility, where the subconscious is now fully capable of bringing forth not just individual desires, but divine manifestation of spiritual truth.
The Different Marys and Their Functions: The Unified Subconscious in Action
Here are more examples of Marys in the New Testament and how they symbolize different functions of the unified subconscious:
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Mary Magdalene: Known as the woman who was healed by Jesus, Mary Magdalene represents the subconscious mind that is purified and transformed through divine love. Her healing signifies the restoration and alignment of the subconscious with divine truth, ready to manifest spiritually.
Supporting Bible Verse: “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” — Mark 16:9 -
Mary the Mother of Jesus: As the one who brought forth the manifestation of Jesus, she is the ultimate symbol of spiritual conception and manifestation. She represents the pure receptivity of the subconscious, ready to bring forth divine creations.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” — Luke 1:38 -
Mary of Bethany: The sister of Martha and Lazarus, Mary of Bethany represents the subconscious mind’s reflective quality. She is listening to Jesus when he speaks, symbolizing how the subconscious must be in a receptive state, ready to absorb divine wisdom and guidance.
Supporting Bible Verse: “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.” — Luke 10:39 -
Mary the Mother of James and Joses: Another Mary who was present at Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, symbolizing the enduring subconscious that remains faithful and steadfast, even in times of trial, holding the memory and the potential for resurrection (spiritual transformation).
Supporting Bible Verse: “And there were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome.” — Mark 15:40
Each of these Marys represents a facet of the unified subconscious: from healing and purification to receptivity, reflection, and endurance. Together, they highlight the power of a subconscious mind that is in harmony with divine truth and can bring forth both personal desires and spiritual realizations.
Martha: The Active Subconscious Mind in Action
Martha, the sister of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus, provides a contrast to the receptive quality represented by her sister. While Mary of Bethany is shown as the one who listens and absorbs, Martha represents the active nature of the subconscious mind—one that is constantly working, organizing, and preparing for the manifestation of what has been received.
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Martha’s Role: Martha is often seen as busy with physical tasks, and she even expresses frustration when Mary is not helping. This can be interpreted as the subconscious mind that is actively working on manifesting desires, sometimes preoccupied with external circumstances instead of resting in the stillness of spiritual truth. However, Jesus’ gentle rebuke highlights the need to balance activity with the stillness and receptivity that Mary demonstrates. Supporting Bible Verse: “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.” — Luke 10:40
Martha’s active nature shows that the subconscious mind must not only be receptive, but also work in harmony with the divine will, preparing the external world to receive what is being manifested. She symbolizes the pragmatic and active aspect of manifestation, where ideas are translated into action, and desires are actively pursued.
From Barrenness to Fertility: The Transition of the Subconscious Mind
In the Old Testament, the barren women are symbolic of the subconscious mind in the early stages of development, longing for manifestation but struggling with alignment and faith. The New Testament, however, shows a shift in the subconscious mind’s evolution—from barrenness to fertility.
Where the women in the Old Testament are waiting for the manifestation of desires, Mary in the New Testament represents the mature subconscious mind—one that is now unified, receptive, and able to manifest the divine. The transition from barrenness to fertility is symbolic of the spiritual growth required for the subconscious mind to manifest higher realities.
Conclusion: The Power of the Unified Subconscious
Through the biblical stories of women, we see the evolution of the subconscious mind—from its early struggles with limitation, as seen in the barren women of the Old Testament, to the unified, fertile subconscious mind represented by Mary in the New Testament. This transition symbolizes the journey from fragmented desires to unified creation, where the subconscious mind can manifest divine truths aligned with divine will.
Just as Neville Goddard taught that imagination is the creative force behind all things, the stories of these women reflect how the subconscious mind, when aligned with divine purpose, can manifest not only personal desires but also spiritual realities. By understanding these biblical symbols and their connection to our subconscious mind, we can better align our own imaginations to create the life we desire.
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