Neville Goddard on 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 1 Thessalonians 2 in context

Scripture Focus

19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

20For ye are our glory and joy.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Biblical Context

Paul calls the Thessalonians his hope, joy, and crown of rejoicing. He declares they are in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming, and that they are his glory and joy.

Neville's Inner Vision

To Neville, Paul's words reveal that 'we' and 'ye' are not distant persons but inner states of consciousness within the I AM. Hope, joy, and the crown of rejoicing are not prizes handed to you from outside; they are the living tones of your own awareness when you recognize that Christ is present now. The coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is the awakening of that Christ light in your own center, a coming that happens whenever you turn your attention to the presence within. When you regard others not as separate recipients but as reflections of your inner glory and joy, you live as if they are already in your Christ-filled atmosphere. Thus ye are our glory and joy because your being is the proof of the truth you have embraced. The Thessalonians become your inner audience, a mirror that confirms your realization. In this reading, the text invites you to inhabit the feeling that the Lord is present, right now, and that your relationships are the visible fruit of that consciousness.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume you are already in the presence of Christ within. In this assumption, declare that those you cherish and serve are your own glory and joy, and feel that truth as a warm recognition in your chest.