The Inner High Gate

Neville's Inner Vision

Here the outer work of gate and wall becomes a vivid image of inner discipline. The 'high gate' is the elevated threshold of awareness through which you admit only what nourishes your divine nature. The 'house of the LORD' signifies your indwelling I AM, the temple of awareness where truth resides. By setting a formidable gate and reinforcing the wall along the Ophel—your outer boundaries of thought—you are not building a fortress of ego but a sanctuary of worship and stewardship. In Neville's terms, Jotham’s act is a conscious revision: you choose the state you will inhabit and the thoughts you will permit. Each moment you pretend or feel as though you have already entered the inner sanctuary, you impress that state upon your subconscious and memory. The phrase 'built much' implies abundant inner construction—habits, prayers, reverence, and clarity. When you imagine successfully erecting these gates, you align with the I AM and render your outer life a faithful expression of your inner order. Let the inner temple be your center, from which acts of care, truth, and sacred service arise; presence follows conviction.