The Way

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not history but psychological allegory — a map of imagination and consciousness. At the center of this symbolic system lies the “I AM” — your awareness of being. When read through this lens, passages like John 10 , Song of Solomon 5 , and Genesis 4:7 reveal a unified teaching: your inner state determines your outer world. The door is not outside you — it is the threshold of your own assumption. John 10: The Door and the Shepherd “I AM the door; if anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” — John 10:9 Jesus declares himself both the door  (adore!) and the shepherd . Neville saw this as a declaration of spiritual law : the “door” is a state of consciousness , and to “enter through it” is to assume the identity you wish to express . Salvation, pasture, and safety come not from doctrine, but from entering the right state. Jesus saying "I AM" represents imagination identifying and working wi...

“But in the middle of the night there is a cry, The husband comes! Go out to him.” — Matthew 25:6 The bride and bridegroom story in Scripture points to a deeper truth: the inner marriage of your awareness (the bridegroom ) and your imagination or desire (the bride). Neville Goddard teaches that this wedding is not outside you, nor a future hope—it is a spiritual union happening now whenever you assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled , birthing a new state of being. Genesis 2:24 — The Pattern Marriage symbolism starts with: “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Here: The man is Assumption —choosing a new identity. The father and mother are past conditioning, inherited beliefs. The wife is the new state —the imagined desire felt as real. “One flesh” is the union of assumption and feeling; the act of manifestation, and it's hardening into fact. Old Test...

In the symbolic language of Scripture, the fig tree appears at key moments reminding us of the trees in Eden — not as a plant, but as a revelation of spiritual state. To read the Bible psychologically, as Neville Goddard urged, is to discover that these trees speak to the inner conditions that either nourish manifestation — or prevent it. Nowhere is this contrast sharper than between the tender fig of the Song of Solomon and the barren fig tree cursed by Jesus . One is the sign of awakening union. The other, of illusion without substance. And both are branches rooted in Eden. The Song of Solomon: The Green Fig of Union and Awakening “The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.” (Song of Solomon 2:13) The Song of Solomon is not a love poem in the earthly sense, but an allegory of inner union — the mystical marriage of soul and spirit , of desire and belief, of the seeker and th...

The story of Ruth and Boaz is often seen as a simple love story, but it also symbolises a deep inner process of creation. In Neville Goddard’s interpretation, Boaz represents the conscious mind (“ I AM ”), and Ruth symbolises the imaginative mind . Together, they show the reader how assumption and acceptance produce new reality. Ruth: The Imaginative Mind, Open and Trusting “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Ruth chooses to leave her old life behind and follow Naomi to Bethlehem . This shows the imaginative mind turning away from old states and preparing to receive a new direction. The story of Ruth and Boaz is a enactment of the foundational verse of love - Genesis 2:24 When she says, "Your God shall be my God," she signals her willingness to take on a new identity. Like the bride in the Song of Solomon who declares, "My beloved is mine, and I AM his," Ruth quietl...

The Song of Solomon is one of the most poetic and symbolically rich books of the Hebrew Bible. At its heart lies the intense and sacred relationship between Solomon, whose name means “peace” (שְׁלֹמֹה, Shlomoh ), and the Shulammite bride, whose name suggests completeness and peace ( Shulammith ). Together, they represent the mental marriage sparked by the concept of ask, believe, receive . — a metaphor for the spiritual peace that comes when creation is imaginatively complete and the mind rests in its completed joyful form . The Meaning Behind the Names Solomon derives from the Hebrew root shalom (שָׁלוֹם), encompassing meanings of peace, harmony, completeness, and wholeness. This name immediately evokes the state of rest and perfection that follows completion — a state central to the creation narrative and the spiritual journey. The Shulammite bride (שׁוּלַמִּית) carries a name linked to shalom as well, often interpreted as “the peaceful one” or “the woman of peace.” She e...

A Hidden Garden In the Song of Solomon , there is a beautiful passage: "A garden shut up is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up , a fountain sealed." — Song of Solomon 4:12 (BBE) On its surface, this is an intimate image of love, a secluded garden belonging to the beloved . But as Neville Goddard would teach, this is not merely a poetic metaphor of human romance — it is a symbolic statement about self-perception and the imaginative faculty within. A "garden shut up" represents the human imagination, which has been locked away, guarded, and often misunderstood. The sealed fountain points to the source of abundant imagination within us — the divine, self-generating imagination that can bring forth all experience. The Cherubim and the Flaming Sword We find a parallel in Genesis: "So he drove out the man; and at the east of the garden of Eden he put Cherubim and a flaming sword turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." — Genesis 3:2...

There are moments when a man appears—not a man of flesh and bone, but a radiant image charged with meaning. In Daniel’s vision, this figure arrives clothed in linen, eyes burning like fire, feet like polished brass. In the Song of Solomon , he is seen again—but now he is the beloved, his legs like marble, his lips dripping with myrrh. To the casual reader, these may seem like two different portraits. But when interpreted through Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption, they reveal a single unfolding story: the transition from beholding the desired state to embodying it. Daniel trembles before the vision of the Ideal. The Shulamite rests in its arms. This post traces the symbolic language of both visions—how gold, fire, alabaster, and beryl represent aspects of the self in transition. And it invites you to see that what once appeared distant and divine is the very state you are called to assume. Genesis 1:26 — The Divine Pattern of Self-Conception Before exploring these visions, we must r...

When Neville Goddard famously declared that “feeling is the secret,” he did not mean that we must anxiously chase after some fleeting emotional excitement. Rather, he spoke of a deep inner conviction — a quiet knowing — that we are already what we desire to be. This "feeling" is the seed of all creation, the state from which all manifestations flow. Many students become conflicted here: What exactly is this feeling? How do I find it? The Bible, read symbolically as Neville taught, offers profound guidance on this question. Far from simply being a historical or moral text, it is a psychological manual detailing how to shift consciousness — to rise from the old self into the new. It is a book of inner drama, inviting us to put off one identity and put on another, to die to the past and rise in newness. The Bible’s continual symbolism of “lifting up” Throughout the Bible, we see a constant theme of lifting up , rising, or ascending: Moses ascends Mount Sinai to receiv...

The Hebrew name David (דָּוִד) is not just a name, it's a symbol of conscious creation. Spelled Dalet – Vav – Dalet, David’s name holds deep significance. According to the Mathers table of Hebrew letter correspondences , each letter carries symbolic weight. The two Dalets represent two doors or thresholds of consciousness: the current state and the desired state. Between them stands the Vav — a letter that literally means nail or hook , and serves grammatically as the conjunction and . In other words, Vav is the precise, mechanical force of joining . It is the nail that binds two states into one seamless experience, fusing what is with what is imagined. Love as the Connector But David’s name also means Beloved . This title is no small sentiment — it signifies a person who embodies love as the dynamic, binding force of creation. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, love is the feeling of the wish fulfilled: the emotional certainty that your desire is already a reality in imagina...

In the blessing Jacob gives to Judah (Genesis 49:11–12), he declares: "Binding his foal to the vine, and his donkey’s colt to the choice vine; he washes his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes. His eyes will be dark with wine, and his teeth white with milk." This striking passage is not just poetic; it speaks directly to the creative process as understood in Neville Goddard’s teachings. Every image here — the vine, the donkey, the wine, and even the milk — symbolises a function of the imagination and the law by which it brings forth reality. Jacob’s words to Judah offer a vivid metaphor for the Law of Assumption and the inner alignment it requires. The Vine: Your “I AM” — The Creative Centre of Being In Scripture, the vine symbolises the inner source from which all life and experience grow. When Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches” (John 15:5), He is not referring to Himself as a separate being — He is revealing a mystical truth: the “ I...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a historical account, but a psychological drama — a symbolic unfolding of the inner world and its divine imagination. Its verses speak in symbols, tracing the movement of consciousness through longing, identity, union, and transformation. One of the most quietly pivotal verses in the entire narrative is Genesis 2:24: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”  "That you are to put away, in relation to your earlier way of life, the old man, which is completely turned to evil desires; And be made new in the spirit of your mind, And put on the new man, to which God has given life, in righteousness and a true and holy way of living." — Ephesians 4:22–24 This is not a description of physical marriage . It is the psychological-emotional structure behind every transformation in the Bible. It is a symbolic instruction: To “leave father and mother” means to break fr...

“Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.” — Revelation 19:9 The Book of Revelation is often mistaken for a cryptic prophecy of end-times events. But as Neville Goddard taught, it is not about external history — it is about inner transformation . The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is one of the clearest symbolic illustrations of the Law of Assumption in all of Scripture. It describes what happens when you no longer court your desire as something outside yourself — but instead unite with it, embody it, and live from it. You marry the state you seek. You become one with it. This is not a metaphor for romance — it is the mystical process of manifestation. Let’s explore this sacred imagery through Neville’s teachings: Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. — Revelation 19:7 Neville often spoke of preparing the state — entering into the assumption with readiness, sincerit...

Abital (אֲבִיטַל) means “My father is dew” or “Father of dew.” Dew, in biblical symbolism, represents refreshing, blessing, and gentle renewal . Like the early morning dew that nourishes the earth quietly but powerfully, Abital embodies the hidden grace that nurtures new states of consciousness before they fully manifest. Biblical Context Abital is briefly mentioned as one of David’s wives and the mother of Shephatiah (2 Samuel 3:4). Though her story is short, the significance in her name points to the vital inner process of refreshment and renewal —the quiet preparation that undergirds visible growth. Symbolism in Early Genesis In Genesis 2:6 , a mist rises from the earth to water the ground, symbolising the invisible life-giving force that prepares the earth for growth. Dew, too, is used in blessings (Genesis 27:28) to represent divine favour and abundant nurture. In Neville Goddard’s framework, dew and mist represent the imaginative awareness and faith that subtly wat...

The story of Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38, when read through Neville Goddard’s teachings, reveals a powerful truth: even a small or hesitant assumption automatically calls forth what was once hidden or ignored.  This story is often overlooked when read literally because it appears to imply incest. However, on a psychological level, the “father-in-law” connection symbolises the mind conceptually joined to imagination through the Law of Assumption. Judah symbolises the mind beginning to play with (or “toy with”) the Law of Assumption, while Tamar represents imagination waiting quietly, ready to respond. Tamar: The Imagination in Waiting Tamar stands for the creative power of imagination that has been set aside. She isn’t active on her own; she is veiled, waiting to be called. Her “widowhood” shows imagination without clear direction, left waiting because Judah (the conscious self) delays fully embracing the Law. Judah’s Hesitation and Movement Judah holds back from giving Ta...

When people first hear the phrase “Ask, believe, receive,” it can sound like a spiritual vending machine. But this principle, highlighted again and again by Jesus in the Gospels, is not about making requests to a distant God —it’s about an inner relationship: the sacred interplay of desire, imagination, and feeling. It's significant that it's a phrase spoken of in all four gospels: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” — Matthew 7:7 “And whatever you ask for in prayer, if you have faith, you will receive it.” — Matthew 21:22 “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” — Mark 11:24 "And I say to you: Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” — Luke 11:9 “Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” — John 16:24 These verses are not instructions to beg, but invitations to assume . Neville G...