Strengthened in God Within
1 Samuel 23:16 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read 1 Samuel 23 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
David, isolated in the wilderness, receives encouragement from Jonathan; this act of coming alongside strengthens his trust in God.
Neville's Inner Vision
In the text, Jonathan's coming to David is not a man crossing miles; it is the inner visitation of your own I AM, the assurance that you are not alone. The wood is the place of seeming solitude and danger, while 'strengthening his hand in God' is the mind's act of reaffirming its grip on the divine. You are David in your present test; the encouragement you seek is already within as a state of consciousness awaiting the right feeling to become real. When you imagine Jonathan within—an embodiment of loyalty to your higher self—you awaken the power of faith, perseverance, and hope for the future. This inner visit shifts the momentum; you move from fear to trust, from outward struggle to inward alignment. The Presence of God is not distant; it is the I AM you are, right now, and by feeling it real you empower your next action.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes, invite the inner Jonathan to stand beside you, and repeat 'I strengthen my hand in God.' Let the reassurance sink into your chest until it feels real.
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