Inner King Reigns by the River

Neville's Inner Vision

Notice how the chronicle records an inner movement, not a literal conquest. Samlah's death represents the passing away of an old state of consciousness that once ruled your life. Shaul of Rehoboth by the river stands in the stead of that old king—your newly awakened I AM, seated by the river of awareness, where life flows and decisions are seen. Rehoboth, the broad place, suggests a widening of your mind; the river suggests continuous movement and feeling. The true reign is the Kingdom of God within: a shift of vantage, not a change of scenery. Providence and Guidance are the inner nudges of the I AM, placing you on a throne whose authority arises from inner realization, not from external events. The dignity of Imago Dei shines as you recognize that the one who reigns is your own consciousness made manifest. This verse, then, is a gentle invitation: acknowledge that the old king has died and claim the new sovereignty that sits by the river, ruling your life from the I AM, here and now.