The Inner Defense of David

1 Samuel 19:4-5 - A Neville Goddard interpretation

Read 1 Samuel 19 in context

Scripture Focus

4And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:
5For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
1 Samuel 19:4-5

Biblical Context

Jonathan speaks well of David to Saul, saying David did not sin against Saul and his deeds were for Saul's benefit; he notes David risked his life to defeat the Philistine, and that the LORD granted a great salvation for Israel, urging Saul not to shed innocent blood.

Neville's Inner Vision

Notice how the outward scene of Jonathan speaking for David is a mirror of your inner court. Jonathan is the voice of your I AM, defending the beloved David—the true self within you—from the accusing Saul of fear and doubt. When you remember that David did not harm Saul and that his deeds were for your good, you awaken to the truth that your own life is kept safe by a righteous order. The great salvation spoken of is not merely history; it is the inner victory when you acknowledge and celebrate your innocence and the worth of your acts. The Lord’s salvation, wrought in Israel, is the presence of God acting through you when you choose loyalty to your higher self. To sin against innocent blood is to condemn the good you are and the choices you have made; your work, your courage, your integrity, are not to be punished but affirmed. Set your mind to recognize that the defense of what is true and good in you is the very harbor of salvation you seek.

Practice This Now

Assume the I AM defends your true self against fear; revise any sense of guilt into innocence and protection, and feel it real for five minutes while breathing slowly.

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