The Way

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, Scripture is not a historical record but a psychological drama unfolding within the human mind . Every character symbolises a state of consciousness, and every event reflects the assumptions that shape your reality. In this inner drama, the man represents conscious awareness—the “ I AM ” of Exodus 3:14 , from which all creation flows. The woman , called forth from man , symbolises the outer world or any manifested condition. She is not separate from you, but a projection of what you have internalised as true. When Adam says, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh,” he recognises that the world he sees is born of his own consciousness. Every condition you experience springs from your assumptions —and it is in this context that the figures of Jezebel, Ahab, and Elijah take on symbolic power. Jezebel: The Outpicturing of Misused Assumptions Jezebel is not a literal woman but the outpicturing of distorted or neglected assumptions. She is simi...

The story of Elijah and Ahab in the book of 1 Kings 18 offers a powerful narrative of inner conflict, the importance of assumption, and the manifestation of desires. When interpreted through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it becomes a striking example of how imagination, faith, and persistence lead to the fulfillment of our desires. In this post, we will explore key verses from 1 Kings 18, applying Neville’s interpretation to reveal deeper insights into the creative power of the mind. 1 Kings 18:1-2 – The Lord Sends Elijah to Ahab “After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: ‘Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land.’ So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab.” Neville Goddard Interpretation: In this passage, the "word of the Lord" represents the inner guidance of imagination—the "Word" within us that directs us toward our desires. The "word" can be understood as the assumption we make about wha...

In 1 Kings 17:8-24 , Israel is enduring a severe drought, and food is scarce. Elijah, the prophet, is sent to a widow in Zarephath, where she is preparing her last meal with a small amount of flour and oil. Elijah asks her to feed him first, promising that her flour and oil will not run out. The Call to Faith: Shifting from Lack to Abundance Elijah’s request to the widow isn't about her focusing on her current lack, but about believing in a future where her needs are provided for. This aligns with Neville Goddard’s principle of imagination and the law of assumption. The widow is called to believe in the unseen, to imagine a future of abundance, even when her current reality suggests otherwise. Zarephath: The Refining Process The name Zarephath means “a place of refining.” This place represents a state of consciousness where inner transformation occurs. In Neville’s teachings, this transformation is about moving from a mindset of lack to one of abundance. The widow’s experience exe...

This chapter shows the shift from one state of consciousness (Elijah) to a higher state (Elisha). Elijah represents the awareness of God as your own wonderful human imagination. Elisha symbolises the awakened state — the one who knows imagination is the only reality and begins to consciously direct it. These preliminary attempts at assumption proceed the ultimate example given in the crucifixion of Jesus Elijah and Elisha: Passing the State Elijah means "My God is Jehovah" — the realisation that your imagination is God. Elisha means "God is salvation" — the understanding that salvation (change) comes only through your imagination. The passing of the mantle means moving from knowing imagination as power to actually using it. Crossing the Jordan: Leaving the Old Self The Jordan always symbolises passing from an old state into a new one. Crossing it is moving out of an old concept of self into a higher one. The Mantle: Your Imaginative Power Elijah’s mantle stands for...

“The Bible is a psychological drama. It deals not with persons but with the states of consciousness through which the soul passes.” —Neville Goddard The prophet Elijah is not merely a man in history. He represents the bold, inner declaration that assumption creates reality. His journey—from drought to fire to ascension—mirrors the inner path of one who awakens to their creative power and learns to persist in it. 1. The Word That Shapes Reality 1 Kings 17:1 (BBE) “By the life of the Lord, the God of Israel, before whom I am living, there will be no dew or rain these years, but only at my word.” Elijah appears and declares that only his word will open the heavens. This is the first principle: assumption comes first . The drought symbolises a barren state of consciousness—one that lacks awareness of its own power. Elijah’s word represents the creative command from within. Symbolic Key Elijah = The assuming self Drought = Inner barrenness; lack of imaginative awareness Word = C...