“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9
Faith is often considered the most powerful force in the universe. In the Bible, one of the most prominent figures associated with faith is Abraham. His unwavering belief in the impossible not only changed the course of history but also provides a spiritual blueprint for how we can manifest our desires today. Faith, as exemplified by Abraham, is the foundation upon which all manifestation rests. Without faith, manifestation is just a wish. With faith, it becomes a reality.
The Birth of Faith in Abraham
In the story of Abraham, we see the birth of faith not as a mere belief in God’s power but as a declaration of inner certainty. In Genesis 12:1-3, Abraham receives a promise from God that he would be the father of many nations. Despite his old age and the barrenness of his wife Sarah, he believed God’s word above all appearances.
“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:1-2)
Abraham had no physical evidence to support the promise of a child, yet he trusted in the unseen. Faith is believing in the unseen reality as if it has already occurred, and this is what Abraham did.
Faith as Certainty — The Foundation of Manifestation
In Neville Goddard’s teachings, faith is the inner conviction that something is already true, regardless of external appearances. This aligns perfectly with Abraham’s faith. Though he was past the age of fathering a child, he held the assumption that God’s promise was already fulfilled, and through this conviction, he was able to manifest Isaac, the son of promise.
“And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” (Romans 4:19-21)
Abraham's certainty of the unseen created the conditions for his manifestation. This is the essence of Neville’s law of assumption—the belief that you already possess what you desire, even before it materialises.
The Test of Faith — The Sacrifice of Isaac
One of the most significant tests of Abraham’s faith was when God commanded him to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac, the very child who was the manifestation of God’s promise. Abraham’s willingness to obey, even when it seemed to contradict the promise, highlights the strength of his faith.
“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” (Genesis 22:2)
Abraham did not question God’s command, as he knew that the promise could not be undone. True faith requires complete surrender to the belief that everything is working for your good, even when circumstances may appear bleak.
In Neville’s interpretation, this surrender is not about giving up on your desires, but about trusting in the inner power to bring forth what is already yours. Abraham’s faith is a perfect reflection of this principle—the external sacrifice of Isaac was symbolic of his unwavering faith in the internal promise.
Faith and Manifestation — How We Can Apply It
Abraham’s story is the ultimate illustration of how faith activates the law of assumption. To manifest what we desire, we must adopt the same attitude as Abraham: we must believe without seeing, trust in our inner conviction, and surrender to the process of manifestation.
Neville teaches that faith is not wishful thinking or blind hope—it is the inner knowing that your desire has already been fulfilled in the realm of imagination. Just as Abraham’s faith brought forth Isaac, our faith can bring forth our own desires.
Final Reflection: The Cornerstone of Manifestation
In conclusion, faith was born through Abraham’s journey of trusting in the unseen, even when every natural law seemed to contradict the promise. For Abraham, faith was not just a belief—it was a certainty that activated manifestation. This is the foundation of Neville Goddard’s teachings on manifestation. To manifest your desires, you must believe they are already yours.
Just as Abraham trusted in the promise of a son, we must trust in the promises of our own desires, believing that we have already received them, and that they are simply waiting to appear in the physical world.
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