Neville Goddard on Acts 6:1-4 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Acts 6 in context

Scripture Focus

1And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

2Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

3Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Acts 6:1-4

Biblical Context

As the number of disciples grows, a complaint arises about neglected widows; the apostles choose to keep focusing on the Word and prayer, delegating the daily ministration to seven trusted men.

Neville's Inner Vision

In this scene, the murmuring is the mind's restless chatter about neglected needs; the multiplying disciples represent growing states of consciousness, and the call to 'serve tables' stands for catering to outer concerns without draining the inner Word. In Neville's view, God is I AM, and all events reflect inner states. The Twelve guard the spiritual discipline—prayer and the Word—not as denial, but as disciplined focus. They appoint seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, to administer external affairs. This is inner governance: by delegating the lower tasks to trusted faculties, the higher awareness can remain steadfast in prayer and vision. When I accept that the inner sunlight of awareness can organize without fear, conflict dissolves and unity arises in my inner kingdom. The result is practical harmony between action and faithfulness, a confirmation that obedience to the I AM yields a life aligned with Truth.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and imagine selecting seven inner faculties—each 'honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom'—to take charge of daily service while you stay in the posture of prayer. Feel the peace when you 'give yourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word' by inward delegation that keeps your consciousness whole.